We have “screeded” the sand layer, making it perfectly level and are now adding the bricks themselves.  We begin in the middle on this project basically because we can.  It begins with a super straight line of pavers, operating off a string line, and spreads from a perfect point of departure.  Following this, we will begin “cutting in” the curves on the outside.

We have excavated and are now replacing the excavated material with base materials.  We will compact the “base”, then add an inch of sand, then the pavers.  This is always the most important part of the project, in my opinion.  We always strive for a seriously compacted base, just as highway makers are made to.  It keeps later sinking or other grade-related problems to a minimum.