Hey Guys,
I'm installing a paver patio and I want to have a 12-18 inch space between the patio and house foundation for some shrubs (to add some color and break up the look).
I'm a little concered about water getting under the patio through this space and causing problems/erosion. If the patio is isntalled correctly (landscape fabric, 4" crushed/compacted rock, 1" sand, topped off with pavers, polymeric sand and edging restraints) should I be worried?
The idea is to have the 12-18" space as high as the pavers it is adjacent to so water is wisked away by the sloping patio. Am I missing anything?
The catch is the back of my house (and most houses here in Texas) dont have gutters, and with this patio facing the house on 3 sides it's going to see plenty of water. I could always add gutters if needed but I would like to know before hand.
Here is a picture to give you an idea of what i mean. The space will be along the back (side with the 3 windows) and the brick wall.
I'm installing a paver patio and I want to have a 12-18 inch space between the patio and house foundation for some shrubs (to add some color and break up the look).
I'm a little concered about water getting under the patio through this space and causing problems/erosion. If the patio is isntalled correctly (landscape fabric, 4" crushed/compacted rock, 1" sand, topped off with pavers, polymeric sand and edging restraints) should I be worried?
The idea is to have the 12-18" space as high as the pavers it is adjacent to so water is wisked away by the sloping patio. Am I missing anything?
The catch is the back of my house (and most houses here in Texas) dont have gutters, and with this patio facing the house on 3 sides it's going to see plenty of water. I could always add gutters if needed but I would like to know before hand.
Here is a picture to give you an idea of what i mean. The space will be along the back (side with the 3 windows) and the brick wall.