Bonding grid for pavers

[Flowersga]

My travertine pavers are going to be sand-set, so there won't be a rebar grid. What then?


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[bdavis466]

The old code provision called for a bare copper #8 to encircle the perimeter 18-24" from the edge. Most areas now require 12x12 copper mesh when reinforcing bar is not used. You'll need to check with your building department because this is often a grey area for most jurisdictions but it seems they all want to see a grid now.

Even if a grid isn't required, I would still want at least 2 #8s around the perimeter.

You do have 4 bond wires coming out of the gunite shell right?

 

[gwegan]

I agree with Brian, most California inspectors demand some type of grid but YMMV.

 

[Flowersga]

Thanks, I just haven't talked to my PB yet. Would you traditionally see that grid under the compacted gravel or under the sand?


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[bdavis466]

As close to the pavers as possible so likely just under the sand

 

[Flowersga]

Good answer [emoji6]. Thanks.


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