Cement jointing or? - Patio/slabs

Patio flagstones (slabs), concrete flags, stone flags including yorkstone and imported flagstones.
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chequers
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Location: United Kingdom

Post: # 103313Post chequers

Hi all
Managed to get approx 180sqm done back in late October just before the weather went bad
I left the jointing for another day which I guess can't be put off for long, choice between cement joints between the Bradstone panache slabs 450 X 450 8mm joints or easy joint jointex in grey
Slabs were laid on full bed of mortar I guess only a handful have loosened
Looked at others Inc Marshall but the cost is more than i can afford for this size area

If I go the cement pointing way any hidden issues I should look out for
due to the delay ,would it be worth putting some sbr into the joint ?
Which type of sand would be best ,I used grit sand for the base

Cheers guys

sy76uk
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Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:50 pm
Location: leicester

Post: # 103315Post sy76uk

Bradstone panache will be a tricky one to point up weather you use a resin or traditional mortar with an 8mm joint.
Weather point or similar will be hard to brush in and clean off properly because of the texture of the flag.
Trowelling joints is very long winded and hard to get right in your not used to it.
Using a mortar gun won't be easy with an 8mm joint.
Trowelling weather point in might be your bet.

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