Patio Paver Calculator
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If you're thinking of creating a patio or walkway this year, a patio paver calculator can help you determine the correct number of pavers needed for your project. It can also help you determine how many edgers you'll also need for a professional looking design. Read on to find out where to locate paver calculators online to assist you with your project.
What Paver Calculators Do
All patio paver calculators basically do the same thing- they help you determine how many pavers you'll need for a particular area. They do this by taking the following basic information into consideration:
- Length of area
- Width of area
- Size of paver
Some paver calculators will also provide you with the amount of sand that you will need when installing pavers. It is important to go over your project with a professional from where you're buying your pavers from to make sure your calculations are correct. No one wants to find out three-quarters of the way through their project that they are short on pavers.
Online Patio Paver Calculator
Online paver calculators are helpful to give you an estimate of what you will need for your project. On some websites, the actual cost may also be calculated for you. Many of these websites also offer tips and tricks for creating the perfect patio or walkway. The following websites offer free patio paver calculators to help you with your project:
- Pro Patio – this site offers a paver calculator as well as step-by-step instructions on how to create a patio, from excavation to applying the sealer.
- Better Homes and Gardens – offers a very simple calculator for your project. Enter the perimeter length in feet, and then choose the size of the paver- the calculator will do the rest.
- Monument Masonry – this site offers thirteen different calculators for a variety of paver projects. It also gives specific instructions for the installation of your paver project.
- Oberfields – has a calculator for Belhaven, Lincoln, Monroe, Washington and Washington Circle pavers.
Project Considerations
While the paver calculator can help you determine how many pavers you'll need for your project, they don't always provide other information, such as how much base material, sand and sealer you'll need to complete the project. This information can be gotten from a professional at a do-it-yourself store, such as Lowe's or Home Depot. If you provide them with your calculations, such as the project area and size of pavers, they can assist you with selecting the right material that you'll need to finish the project. In addition, many of the do-it-yourself stores rent the equipment you'll need, including the compactor.
Basic paver installation materials include:
- Plastic – to keep weeds from growing up through your pavers
- Base material – avoid recycled base material for a patio- it usually won't stand up to high traffic areas
- Sand
- Pavers
- Sealant – to protect the pavers, especially in high traffic areas and help seal the joints
- Compactor- to create a smooth, flat surface for the paver installation
Create Your Patio
Creating your own patio is an exciting yet time consuming project. Selecting the right materials from the start for your project will help it go smoothly. A paver calculator is one thing that you should use from the inception of your project. It will help you gauge how many pavers and edgers that you'll need, as well as give you an idea what the final cost will be.
Always speak with a professional to determine the materials that you'll need for your project. They can double-check your calculations to ensure that you have the correct number of pavers and edgers, as well as how much base material and sand that you'll need to complete the project.
Read out other articles on patio pavers for more information on creating the patio of your dreams:
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