Recent content by threeboys247

I'm kind of in the same boat! I have a naturally sandy base- from what I'm reading I should replace sand between posts with a compact base-yes/no? If so- how deep and wide? I'm getting different opinions- yes I know the old saying... By leaving sand "compacted" will I risk washout or can that...

Any difference between mason and play sand?- Lowes has both. When Googled there's no clear answer...

Ted- thanks! Run compactor even though using 1.5" foam as a base? I plan on putting cove on top of 1.5" insulation and using a vapor barrier behind the cove to prevent washout...

I am installing a 24' agp- my soil is on the sandy side. We have gone down to virgin soil and it seems well compacted. We will be installing 2"x8"x16" patio blocks at posts. I know this is site specific, but will this be ok for overall support at posts and under bottom rails? Also, I plan on...