Ok to leave half finished patio in the rain?

[Wildfang]

I've got as far as laying sub-base, edging units down one side and one row of slabs.

Now need to go to do my normal work for a few days. Weather forcast not good.

Should I be worried? My slabs are on 10:1 sand:cement, with a large wodge stickig out from under the laid slabs and, of course, no pointing yet. Does it matter when the water gets in? Is there a danger that some will be washed away? Most of the sand/cement layer is 40-50 mm thick, although it goes up to 80 mm in places (so I could correct the slope).

Also, will rain affect my "wet" mortar used to bed the outside edge slabs and edging units (it is a ready-made 6:1 mix - incidentally this strikes me as weak compared to the 4:1 recipe given on this site - any comment?)

The sub-base sits atop a very poorly draining clay sub-grade.

Thanks all - will give feedback on my "adventure" when finally done (its killing me!)

WF

[bobhughes]

Hi
Light rain would probably be OK but a downpour would be a problem.

Nip down to the DIY shop tomorrow and buy some ground sheets to cover it up.

Not expensive and peace of mind follows.

Bob

[lutonlagerlout]

hey bob good to see you back posting!
they let you out then???
cheers LLL

[bobhughes]

Hey LL

Seem to have been distracted a bit lately. Also got fed up with the trolls.

Alll the best to Mrs Lout.

Bob

[Dave_L]

We're winning with the trolls Bob - plus there's something in t'pipeline.....