10:1 vs 3:6:1 sett bedding - Do i need gravel

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matthewmoore3
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Post: # 115166Post matthewmoore3

Hi..

I noticed on one page tony recommends a 3:6:1 mix for bedding setts.. will a 10:1 sand cement mix be just as suitable for light use?

And if so, can i use it for the edge course too?
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seanandruby
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Post: # 115167Post seanandruby

did you read this
I would use concrete on the edgings.
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Tony McC
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Post: # 115192Post Tony McC

Six coarse aggregate (gravel) plus three fine aggregate (sand) = nine aggregate in total to one of cement.

Ten of "aggregate" (usually a coarse sand) to one of cement really isn't that much different in terms of mix strength.
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