What is joint sand? Is it different from the bedding sand?

Joint sand is an angular washed sand used to fill the joints of the pavers from the top. Although you can use the same sand you used for your bedding sand, it typically makes for an easier installation if you use a finer, coarse sand (approx. 20-30 mesh). It sweeps and vibrates easily into the joints assuring a good interlock.

What is Polymeric Sand?

Polymeric sand is used to fill the joints between pavers instead of plain angular sand. It is a fine sand combined with additives, usually silica, that, when mixed with water, form a binding agent that prevents the sand from washing out during heavy rains or cleaning processes.

If a paver gets chipped or damaged, can it be replaced?

Yes. Being able to do this makes pavers the obvious choice for maintaining a beautiful project. Pavers normally can be pried out using two flathead screwdrivers then carefully reset the new stone with a rubber mallet.

Is there a benefit to installing the weed block fabric under the base rock?

The fabric you are wondering about is actually known as a geotextile. It is a heavily woven plastic fabric that allows water to pass through and keeps your base material from migrating into your existing soils. This material is not installed to prevent weeds from squeezing up through the paver joints, however, it has been known to slow the process or in some rare cases prevent it. It is recommended to use the geotextile if the nature of your native soil is unstable, such as heavy sand, heavy clay or excessive water drainage. It stabilizes your project to prevent your base material from mixing with the native soil and compromising the solidity of the installation. Please note that products used to prevent weeds are not as strong as the geotextile.