Looking to lay my first ever slabs help needed

Post: # 88642Post **seanandruby** Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:12 pm

The clue LLL gave is in the ''carefully wash it off.'' You won't be able to seal for a good while yet, weather too bad, need a few weeks of sunshine to dry patio right out.

Post: # 88646Post **seanandruby** Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:53 pm

Callumlj wrote:
seanandruby wrote:Callum you need to finish 150 below DPC, allow 100ml dtp1 40ml screed plus whatever thickness slab/block you will use. So about 400 below DPC.

Why 400 wouldn't it be more 300?

150 below allow 100 dto1 40ml screed and the slate

I am allowing for 150 below dpc, a thicker slab/block, 40 ml screed, 100 to 150 dtp1. As i don't know how sound the sub grade is, i went for the higher spec'. Of course you could just use concrete to lay on, or just sand, the choice is yours, we just try and guide you.

Sat Mar 30, 2013 1:46 pm

you need at least 5 consecutive warm dry days
when that will occur is anybodys guess :;):
lithofin MN stainstop is the best
extensive sell it

LLL

Callumlj · Post: # 88652Post **Callumlj** Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:41 pm

Thanks for all the advice I will clean it when it looks like we are getting some nice weather.

I will remove the grass and report back with the sub base to see what you think is best.

Any recommendations what slabs you use of the front instead of slate?

bodgeitandscarper · Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:09 pm

I dont know what the other guys think, but I would suggest blocks, like what injured has done see link:

Injured

Its such a small area you can fit more detail in with blocks i.e slabs are too big.

LLL has some nice photos as well but cant be bothered going through every page to find them.

Callumlj · Post: # 88664Post **Callumlj** Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:46 pm

Would you blocks are easier to lay than slabs?

bodgeitandscarper · Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:01 pm

I personally think so.

bodgeitandscarper · Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:05 pm

bodgeitandscarper wrote:I personally think so.

If you measure the area precisely, and tell us what you want I could draw a small 3d drawing for you, with different materials.

Callumlj · Post: # 88667Post **Callumlj** Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:24 pm

Brilliant I will take a photo tomorrow and upload the sizes. What sizes do you need

bodgeitandscarper · Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:28 pm

The area you want paved!

Post: # 88694Post **seanandruby** Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:26 am

Bodge any chance of changing colour of print :;):

mickg · Post: # 88695Post **mickg** Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:36 am

I am the same sean, makes your eyes bleed trying to read the green font

rimexboy · Post: # 88697Post **rimexboy** Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:43 am

It's environmentally friendly font:D

bodgeitandscarper · Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:35 pm

I thought Id have a change!

Callumlj · Post: # 88732Post **Callumlj** Mon Apr 01, 2013 2:48 pm

Hi Bodgeitandscarper please see the dimensions below.