Natural Stone Steps Time-lapse Installation
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- 2:27–2:48 Compacting the Base Material
From Landscape Steps, Step 4: Compact Base Material
After preparing the base and before laying the final steps or patio, use a plate compactor (often called a 'jumping jack') to thoroughly compact the crushed stone or excavated soil. This is especially important for areas that have been recently excavated, such as for a new house addition, to prevent future settling of the steps and patio. Run the compactor over the entire area multiple times to achieve maximum compaction.
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