Working out area
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Remember to add a good % for the cuts and also my supplier indicated to add 5% for their breakage in transport (!!)
I just over ordered mine tbh and did basic maths. That way you can "waste" the less nice looking ones if you're going for a natural /variable product (sandstone etc)
I just over ordered mine tbh and did basic maths. That way you can "waste" the less nice looking ones if you're going for a natural /variable product (sandstone etc)
Er.... what? If you're transporting it yourself then fair enough - if they're transporting it to you, then any breakages in transit are their problem...
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I'd measure a rectangle that covers the whole area, then cut out the corner where the planter is.
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Had to do a similar thing recently and because i suck at maths i ended up using this...
I agree! But that's what they stated apparently a lot do it.
I'd measure a rectangle that covers the whole area, then cut out the corner where the planter is.
Yes this is the best way. To cut a curve like that you'd end up carving back the stones on that edge
That's what section 75 credit card protection is for
If I pay for 100 pavers, I'm getting 100 pavers, not 95 pavers and some rubble they found in the back of the warehouse which they then claim was "broken in transit".
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100% agree.That's what section 75 credit card protection is for
If I pay for 100 pavers, I'm getting 100 pavers, not 95 pavers and some rubble they found in the back of the warehouse which they then claim was "broken in transit".
I have never heard of any supplier charging extra for breakages in transit lol. if it happens, its their problem.
Also just do as above, measure the whole area, and deduct the left corner from the total.
I would also say, what program did you use to show those slabs, because their are some strange size slabs in that design.
Whats the total length and width?
I have a program here that will work out a laying design and how many slabs you will need (if it works, as sometimes it doesnt like win 11)
Here you go, this is just a guide, you can swap out anything you like, also it will take less once you do the curve. (ignore manhole)
[url=https://ibb.co/TmcrKqM]
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If you want to try yourself, the program is called Patio Tile-o-matic,
you go into edit patio shape, each square is a 300x300 so you set out your length and width at the top, then you blank out the squares you wont be laying on.
then edit materials list and enter whats in your patio pack. (if it cant find a pattern, you may have to add some extra slabs)
then hit R until you get some results
[url=https://ibb.co/TmcrKqM]
[/URL]If you want to try yourself, the program is called Patio Tile-o-matic,
you go into edit patio shape, each square is a 300x300 so you set out your length and width at the top, then you blank out the squares you wont be laying on.
then edit materials list and enter whats in your patio pack. (if it cant find a pattern, you may have to add some extra slabs)
then hit R until you get some results
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Looks like bluebeam to me
. Love that software
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Default red text is a clear giveaway! Yeah I work in construction, its a great tool. I probably use about 5% of its capabilities.Looks like bluebeam to me
The planter is killing the useable space. And so is the curve if the grill is staying where it is. You will end up with a setting area of 2.4x2.2m Then factor in the kitchen door. Square the paving across from nextdoors extension. Get a line marking can of paint to mark your ideas out. It will help you visualise the space. Where are any table and chairs are going, the space the grill needs, the impact of the doors on where you place a dining set etc. Remember to allow for people using these things (chairs out from the table, 600mm extra for someone work the grill).