jointing of slabs - what sand&cement mix to use

Patio flagstones (slabs), concrete flags, stone flags including yorkstone and imported flagstones.
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I have laid down some slabs on a dry (10:1 sharp sand
/ cement) mix, is this right?

the gap between each slab is 5mm

Can I use the sharp sand for dry jointing it.

please advise as appropriate . thank you

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Post: # 5125Post 84-1093879891

10:1 for the bedding is fine. However, for the jointing, a genuine jointing sand is preferred to plain old grit/sharp/coarse sand. It's a minor point, and there's nowt to stop you using sharp sand if you want, but a proper jointing sand is specifically selected to interlock as it settles into place and so provide a tighter, well-filled joint.

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