Soldato
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I'm finally getting round to doing the garden after gutting and renovating the house. Tomorrow the sand and paving is getting delivered and I've hired a wacker plate, but have a quick question for you seasoned DIYers/tradesmen.
I've a good few inches of rubble, which I intend to cover with sharp sand and compact. Should I compact the rubble first and get my levels, before adding the sand and compacting? Or am I better levelling off with sand and compacting the whole lot? What sort of depth of sand do i need?
Once the base is done, am I best bedding the slabs (450x450 marshalls) on a dry mix (5:1?) or wet mix? I thought dry, but reading seems to point to a stiff wet mix bed and dry mix for the joints?
Any tips appreciated. I've already accounted for adequate fall, before anyone mentions that lol.
Patio area is roughly 6.3m x 2.7m
I've a good few inches of rubble, which I intend to cover with sharp sand and compact. Should I compact the rubble first and get my levels, before adding the sand and compacting? Or am I better levelling off with sand and compacting the whole lot? What sort of depth of sand do i need?
Once the base is done, am I best bedding the slabs (450x450 marshalls) on a dry mix (5:1?) or wet mix? I thought dry, but reading seems to point to a stiff wet mix bed and dry mix for the joints?
Any tips appreciated. I've already accounted for adequate fall, before anyone mentions that lol.
Patio area is roughly 6.3m x 2.7m