With a 2x4 to cushion the blow, the slab gets a few solid whacks from a sledgehammer to assure that it's snug against the base, which prevents water from seeping in and shifting the stones when it freezes. Later, when the patio is finished, a sweeping of stone dust will fill the narrow joints.
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