Type 1 sub base gone soft

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Leedslad
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Post: # 52598Post Leedslad

Hi all
got all my type 1 sub base down now and finished it tonight. However had some rain today and the sub base was exposed. The sub base is now a little spongy under foot. Is this something to worry about or should it be ok once dry again? There is no water pooling or seeping up so don't think it's a prob .
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msh paving
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Post: # 52599Post msh paving

Just leave it and let it dry out for a day or so, will be fine MSH :)
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Mikey_C
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Post: # 52610Post Mikey_C

you haven't put a DPM (big plastic sheet) under it in error have you?
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Leedslad
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Post: # 52714Post Leedslad

no its just sub base on a clayish sub grade
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lutonlagerlout
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Post: # 52721Post lutonlagerlout

let it dry out a bit,it will be fine
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Mikey_C
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Post: # 52748Post Mikey_C

as above, leave it to dry out!
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