Slate expanding in the sun - Slate paving

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orsonmca30
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Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:00 pm
Location: england

Post: # 17502Post orsonmca30

i have recently installed a slate patio and it seems to be expanding and lifting off the the sharp sand bedding mix i have layed them opon in the sun shine.
the mix i used was 5 parts sand to 1 part cement and the sub base is 9 inches off compacted mot type 1 road scalpings.
the joints are 10 mm wide and filled with a strong motar with a added cement dye (black).
has anyone heard of this happening before and have i done anything wrong, what can i do to fix it.the customer is not very happy........
orsonmca30

andpartington
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Location: cheadle uk

Post: # 17503Post andpartington

was the beding wet or dry and what mix did you use a pick would help

andy
Warning "Dyslexic Fingers At Work" in Cheadle, Manchester UK
cheers andy

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