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Packed earth raised patio?

19 years ago

This type of construction has been proposed by a landscape contractor

to raise the patio about 14". I've seen gravel back filled

for a base but not earth...is this an acceptable method these days?

Linlee

(I've also posted this to the Porches/Decks forum)

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laag
19 years ago
There is nothing wrong with using compacted fill to raise an area in order to build a patio unless there is a secondary issue, such as drainage, that is a problem. It would still require a good base material between the fill and the stone. What to use for a base material would depend on your climate, soil, and locally available material.

What is the patio to be made of?
LinLee
Original Author
19 years ago
The patio will be paver with slate or blue stone insets.
Does using the packed earth method mean that footings are no longer required?
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