Heavy pool table

[ChrisBr]

Hello!

I've been considering laying a new patio for an outdoor pool table - not a very big patio though. I've read through a lot of the site, and come to the conclusion that I need to have either a thick layer of DTp1 or concrete for the sub-base, to hold the weight of the table.

I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions or other things I should do to make sure it holds the weight fine? The bits of the site I've read seem mainly concerned with occasional traffic - like a car driving over twice a day. This, however, would be constant pressure on probably 4 of the patio tiles - where the legs of the pool table will be. Do I need to do anything special with those particular tiles, where the legs rest? Or just ensure the sub-base is good enough?

Thanks for any help!

[Tony McC]

I'd go for a concrete base beneath the flags, or at least have those flags carrying the weight laid on a full concrete bed.

Either pour a concrete slab base in advance and then lay the flags on mortar, or lay them directly into 75-100mm of concrete.