/indian sandstone/hardcore base - Is a hardcore base needed.?

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Christos
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Post: # 92641Post Christos

Hello , I'm having some Indian sandstone laid , the builder says that there is no need for hardcore he s laying it on cement is this going to be ok. . .? It's for the back /patio area of a terraced house . :O ??? ???
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Carberry
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Post: # 92642Post Carberry

Depends on if there is a sub base or not and the quality of the ground but I would put my money on him being wrong and a cowboy

http://www.pavingexpert.com/subbase.htm
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lutonlagerlout
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Post: # 92645Post lutonlagerlout

unless you live on rock or chalk a subbase is necessary
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