Burnoff / road planings instead of type 1

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JSR1
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Post: # 112234Post JSR1

Hi

Getting block paving done and guys have used something called burn off (which I think is road planings) instead of type 1 as the sub base.

Just want to know if this is ok or if I am getting ripped off?

Any replies appreciated.

Thanks
Jaz
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rxbren
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Post: # 112235Post rxbren

I've not used it for a subbase for block paving I know of a few others who have my only experiance with it is we used a couple of loads straight from the planner for a temporary access road was roughly graded out and tracked in when we came to do a final grade about 6 months later it was solid undigable with a spade or pick

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Post: # 112236Post msh paving

ill probilly get hung for saying it but i have used road plainings for drive way sub base, never had a issue, round hear they they sell for £16 a ton, big demand for them for road topping MSH
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Post: # 112243Post lutonlagerlout

JSR1 I see you are in London
type 1 is expensive in London ,the correct way is with type 1 crushed limestone or granite but what did they quote for?
I have seen many techniques including lean mix but the key thing is will they guarantee it in writing
compaction of the sub base is the key part in all this,it must be well compacted,a roller or heavy wacker plate is best >85kg
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Post: # 112244Post ilovesettsonmondays

lutonlagerlout wrote:JSR1 I see you are in London
type 1 is expensive in London ,the correct way is with type 1 crushed limestone or granite but what did they quote for?
I have seen many techniques including lean mix but the key thing is will they guarantee it in writing
compaction of the sub base is the key part in all this,it must be well compacted,a roller or heavy wacker plate is best >85kg
cheers LLL
20-25 a tonne London

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Post: # 112248Post lutonlagerlout

10 tonne load Chris?
Buy it in bulk bags and more like £45 a bag
tipped dont always work depending
when they were doing the M1 near me planings were £10 a tonne
I think in the north and scotland they get type 1 a lot cheaper
cheers LLL :)
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Post: # 112258Post ilovesettsonmondays

lutonlagerlout wrote:10 tonne load Chris?
Buy it in bulk bags and more like £45 a bag
tipped dont always work depending
when they were doing the M1 near me planings were £10 a tonne
I think in the north and scotland they get type 1 a lot cheaper
cheers LLL :)
50 for bulk at TP..On a grab tony as long as muck away .tonne upwards .hows tricks mate

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Post: # 112259Post lutonlagerlout

fecking cold mate,must be the same for you :-)
we have been on a huge extension since august but the end is in sight :-)
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Post: # 112265Post ilovesettsonmondays

lutonlagerlout wrote:fecking cold mate,must be the same for you :-)
we have been on a huge extension since august but the end is in sight :-)
LLL
Been freezing hasn't it . Been on a persimmon for about 6 months at the death now couple of months left .

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