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'''Mistakes to Avoid:'''
'''Mistakes to Avoid:'''
*Fines in the aggregate – ensure that the correct stone gradation is provided and the medium is free of fines and crushed stone.
*Fines in the aggregate – ensure that the correct stone gradation is provided and the medium is free of fines and crushed stone. See [[Jar Test]] to ensure there are no fines in the crushed stone aggregate.
*Compaction – the bedding layer cannot be compacted
*Compaction – the bedding layer cannot be compacted
*Use of plate vibrators – do not use plate vibrators for levelling, as they can crush the bedding material. Tamping should be performed after the installation of the pavers.
*Use of plate vibrators – do not use plate vibrators for levelling, as they can crush the bedding material. Tamping should be performed after the installation of the pavers.