How to install granite pavers on H4 sleepers for flowerbed?

Question

Hoping for some help. We have granite pavers and would like to set it over H4 sleepers for a shaped flowerbed and paved area 8square meters. We’ve ruled out concrete base for pavers as it’s too expensive ,backyard 30mts from road. What glue can we use to attach H4 to pavers and what flexible mortar can we use to reduce movement from H4 and cracking between tiles? Looked at mortarfil and polymeric sand as options for flexi mortar.

EricL · Answer

Hello @shanifischer

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your paving.

Just for clarity when you say "set it over" are you referring to placing the pavers beside it? As I understand it, your plan is to create a garden bed with the sleepers acting as a divider for the flower bed. If I have misunderstood your plan, can you please clarify or provide a quick sketch on how you wish to layout the pavers with the sleepers. I also suggest having a quick look at these guides - How To Lay a Base For Pavers and How To Lay Pavers. It gives a very good example of how to prepare the base for the pavers and how to keep it in place using garden edging and haunching.

To fill the paving gaps, I suggest going with the

https://www.bunnings.com.au/dingo-20kg-powerloc-c-paving-sand_p0813145

. It is a special blend of selected sand, gel agents and cement suitable for filling gaps (2-4mm) between pavers. Designed to provide a slightly flexible joint in paving applications that reduced the likelihood of sand erosion and inhibits weed growth.

If you are re-laying the pavers, my best advice is to make sure that the foundation is level with a slight fall to prevent water from pooling on the surface. Make sure the fall is going away from your house so that it does not pool on the house wall.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric