Paving in the rain ! - Paving in the rain ?

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jonnydaz53
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Post: # 20075Post jonnydaz53

Hi all well im half way through 140 m2 of block paving but the weather has turned against me. As a non expert whats are your views on block paving in bad weather as im not sure weather to continue or to wait. thanks for any replys ....
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lutonlagerlout
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Post: # 20076Post lutonlagerlout

personally drizzle is ok but heavy rain can wreck your screeded layer,best to do it in say 30 m areas
i'm not too fussed about working in the rain it keeps you cool,however the KD sand can be a nightmare
first time its rained in luton for 3 weeks this morning :(
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jonnydaz53
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Post: # 20077Post jonnydaz53

do you know if it is a problem if i don't get the kiln dried in straight away like i want to pave the whole then brush the kiln dried sand in. does the rain wash any sand away causing the paving to sink? or does it drain straight through as i guess 3 days work left and 3 days of unsettled weather. thanks for your help
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Tony McC
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Post: # 20086Post Tony McC

Joint what you can when you can. It's far better to have some jointing in place rather than none, and you can always top up at a later date.
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