[ludlowjc]

I am putting in a paver patio with a 6" higher landing stepping up to the house. I plan to put a retaining wall for the landing first and then built the lower patio up to the wall. I think I will need two rows of 4" wall block or 6" plus paver (one above the level of the lower patio) to retain the landing. Can I use adhesive with flat block? The landing abuts the house siding (vinyl over original wood siding, below is concrete block crawl space). Do I wall a gap away from the house? Should I flash to keep water from between house and patio? What material?

Thanks,

[MXLAND]

I am not really following your description but you always want to step down out of the door to avoid snow build-up. Always flash. Get behing siding and give the water an escape. The cleanest look is to remove the vinyl siding. Flash (ice and water shield as a barrier) install block, install flashing j-channel and siding. What area are you in ludlow?
Rob

[ludlowjc]

SE Indiana. I guess the main question is how best to install a moisture barrier going from the siding down to the block wall. Also, would you then put your base material and pavers up against the barrier.

[Stonehenge]

Don't put base material against your house - asking for trouble doing that. Keep that at the level of your foundation, and build up from there with block. You'll want to trim out your siding where the patio/steps are, otherwise you'll nevern be able to replace that siding without tearing out the steps. We use metal flashing or trim coil to cover/protect that area.

Hope that helps.

[ludlowjc]

Thanks. That is how I was leaning.