I found this site and hope that I can get some advice on my patio+walk way project. Unfortunately I have a friend of a friend who started this with me to the point where he installed a few form boards. Now he is gone and won't be back. 99% of the dirt has been removed at a depth of 4 inches.
The patio will be lined with brick pavers and portions of the patio will have a small retention wall made of cinder block with stucko finish. The patio will be a cement slab. I also feel I need a french drain on the back sides. I will have help from someone who has experience in pouring slabs...but I want to get this project to the point where all they have to do is pull the truck up and start pouring.
I would appreciate any advice on this project.
Things I need advice on:
1) Should I install the wall first then the slab? I have had several folks tell me one or the other.
2) Should I put any water proofing on the yard side of the wall?
3) How do I form the sides to allow for the brick pavers?
I have included photos and a sketch in the link below.
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