Cracking slabs - Is this to be expected?

[Adders]

Hi All,

4 years ago my Mum had a new patio laid.
Over the last month the slabs have started to crack, almost flake.

The slabs were not cheap they are the Brett brand.

I have pictures and will try to upload.

My questions are,
Is this to be expected?
What could have caused it?
Has anyone had a similar experience and did you get replacements?

Thank you for reading

[Adders]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xo2zmbgiifcxl2n/IMG_0353.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/y9kk0s0pne0h2va/IMG_0350.jpg?dl=0



Edited By GB_Groundworks on 1471372556

[Adders]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l2ks8c7xo04rr3t/IMG_0352.jpg?dl=0



Edited By GB_Groundworks on 1471372526

[Adders]

Not sure why only one link works and not the others!?
Links seem to be working now

[lutonlagerlout]

wouldnt expect this but what have they been laid on?
LLL

[Adders]

I'm not entirely sure. From what I can see it looks like a hardcore base with a sand cement scree over the top.

[lutonlagerlout]

if they are not laid on a full bed then this is to be expected
cheers LLL

[Tom - Westminster Stone]

Agree with LLL, would be worth pulling one slab up and see if it is a full bed or if they have laid on the dreaded 5 spots as we see so often

[Adders]

Hi, thanks for the replies

I wil take a look