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Originally Posted by fredflnstn
Windsordog, how many square feet can you lay in one day w/ the paver max and a mech. screed?
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The typical production rate for (1) PaverMAX is 5,000 to 10,000 sq.ft. per 8-hour day for an experienced crew of about 6. For those new to mechanical installation, your crew should reach a 4,000 to 5,000 sq.ft. level within a relatively short period of time, maybe 1 week; some might take longer.
LEADERSHIP, SKILL and MOTIVATION will determine your success.
Most crews tend to hit a plateau at about the 5,000 sq.ft. level. Then after months of experience, higher production rates tend to occur.
Variables that affect all construction projects will determine if you achieve 5,000 (maybe less) or 10,000 (or more) sq. ft. on any given day. We have experienced occasional days with production of 12,000 to 15,000 sq.ft. Such production represents rare days that are difficult to achieve regularly. We've also experienced jobs where 3,000 sq.ft. was the daily average. These lower production rates typically represent jobs with unique and difficult conditions.
Just remember that meaningful production must include more than simply laying pavers. Also include: adjusting bond lines, inspecting & replacing pavers, cutting edge pavers, spreading and sweeping joint material, compaction and clean up – in other words: complete installation, anything else is irrelevant.
Also understand that proper ICPI installation practices must be followed. Cheating on quality only to achieve a higher production rate will lead to a failed project and lost profits.
To summarize: The machine is just as fast as your crews’ ability to operate it, supply it and keep pace with it. So don't worry about the machine keeping pace with your crew - figure out how you're going to get your crew to keep pace with the machine!!
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