My dad said to put down a 6-inch gravel base for my paver patio, but my contractor friend argued for 4 inches.

I went with the 4 inches to save some cash, and after one Michigan winter, the whole thing is shifting and uneven. Who actually had the right advice here, and what's the real minimum for a patio that won't move?

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wesley_jones21d agoMost Upvoted

Guess my cheap patio is now a modern art piece.

wendy13121d ago

Look at it this way, @wesley_jones, at least it's not sinking like Seth's friend's did.

seth_shah21d agoOG Member

Ugh, my buddy did the same thing and his patio sank.