Damp edges

Patio flagstones (slabs), concrete flags, stone flags including yorkstone and imported flagstones.
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prmpete1
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Post: # 23896Post prmpete1

Hi all,
I've recently laid a patio, with light coloured slabs, and all went well the only problem is that the edges of the slabs never seem to dry out. Any ideas what could be causing this?
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Rich H
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Post: # 23897Post Rich H

Assuming that they're pointed, it will be the pointing mix that causes this. No problem, and it won't happen once the mix is fully cured.
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prmpete1
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Post: # 23906Post prmpete1

thanks for the feedback. The joints were filled with a dry mix, which is now crumbling. I was going to leave it until next summer and rejoint and seal. Will this work?
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Suggers
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Post: # 23912Post Suggers

Why point with a dry mix? - it's all very clear on the main site...
ps - just thought - isn't pointing with a dry mix an oxymoron?
no - that's someone brought up just outside Watford.
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