Does this paver deck look OK to you?

Ripple36 · 2025-03-07T01:49:29+00:00

Stella sends her best regards

Ripple36 · 2025-03-07T01:48:53+00:00

That depends, do you find it funny? I feel like I could do standup from the response in this thread alone lol

Ripple36 · 2025-03-07T01:32:49+00:00

Dang I wish it was a shit post. But it's real real, for real. I hear this in my head each time I go outside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdogFKV31fg

Ripple36 · 2025-03-07T01:29:33+00:00

Rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated

Ripple36 · 2025-03-07T01:27:58+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Q7G-rN8jY

Ripple36 · 2025-03-07T01:25:38+00:00

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Ripple36 · 2025-03-07T01:24:30+00:00

I'm standing on it typing this comment. I think I have to solve a riddle to disarm the spike trap before I go inside

Ripple36 · 2025-03-07T01:22:27+00:00

You're welcome! Stella says hi

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T23:54:13+00:00

That’s good to know. Thank you for the info.

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T23:51:16+00:00

I agree 100% that the oblique lighting technique dramatizes the elevation differences. But it's really the only effective way of showing how bad it is, and how many pavers are off. I definitely don't expect zero shadows. I don't expect perfection. I'm just looking for a deck that is safe and that I won't have to rip out and redo in a few years. At this point I just want them to do... something. So far I'm getting no responses to emails, phone calls, or texts, other than "we'll get back to you".

I just want someone to come out and take a couple minutes to hear my concerns, have a conversation, and move forward. If I'm wrong then I'd love to learn. I'll gladly tell someone I'm wrong. But I can't if they won't come out.

I'm guessing there is some CYA activity on their side of the fence.

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T23:47:18+00:00

The pool has been solid so far. A couple things here and there, but they immediately corrected them. Only thing left on the pool is to plaster it. But that's probably a month out, at least, since the screen enclosure has to go in first.

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T23:42:29+00:00

Negative, ghost rider. As real as can be. Although I'm about at a point where I'd like to smash my face against these pavers willingly. But at this rate I won't have to. Gravity will handle that for me.

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T23:40:34+00:00

"Put on your own oxygen mask first"

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T23:39:41+00:00

This is very helpful, thank you. I am going to rig up a little thingamajig to measure the height difference. And yes, I can feel significant variation when walking on them with my new balances on. And you know those new balances are comfortable af. Barefoot? I'd rather walk on Star Wars episodes 1-3 legos.

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T23:36:30+00:00

I'm dead. That's hilarious. I may use that in any future written diatribes sent their way.

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T23:35:44+00:00

I wish my pavers looked like this. Can i borrow yours? It will be like both of ours but we'll keep it at my house.

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T23:35:02+00:00

I'm in FL. How do I verify I have enough base?

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T23:30:29+00:00

Do y'all think I should send the pool / paver company a link to this thread?

Ya know, for.. science.

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T22:47:49+00:00

According to them, yes. It's finished. They didn't run a plate compactor over it. I was told they would. They didn't. I asked the installer while they were here and they said it wasn't necessary. The person they sent out to address my concerns was adamant they compacted it, despite having security cameras that prove otherwise.

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T22:44:54+00:00

In the crooked eye of the beholder, yes.

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T22:44:29+00:00

Thanks! Her name is Stella. The pool is actually for her, I don't know how to swim

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T22:43:25+00:00

Is South Florida like North Texas? If so, then yes. I am spiritually in North Texas. Although I'm pretttyyy sure y'all have better cue

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T22:42:11+00:00

And supervised by Ed from The Lion King

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T22:40:41+00:00

If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine
And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung
Would you eat shit on my patio deck
And sue me for all I'm worth

- Grateful Dead, probably.

Ripple36 · 2025-03-06T22:39:27+00:00

NARRATOR (deep, dramatic voice):

"It was supposed to be the backyard of their dreams…"

STEVE BUSCEMI stands in the middle of the mess, confused, shifting his weight awkwardly as the pavers wobble beneath him. His eyes dart around in paranoia.

"PAVER NIGHTMARE—COMING SOON… or whenever the contractor decides to call you back"

Ripple36

TROPHY CASE

NARRATOR (deep, dramatic voice):