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Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:00 am
by Dave_L
Ahhhh - we use the spary paint and sturdy 6" nails technique!
Plenty of nails ensure we didn't deviate......
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:00 am
by lutonlagerlout
i use a dumpy level with a bleeper and we just check every metre as we go,it makes life so much easier
LLL
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:44 am
by TrevorL
Thanks for all the good advice that's been given.
I have a couple more questions if that' ok!
(1) What is the difference between DOT Type 1 and MOT Type 1 sub bases. Which one is best for a garage floor sub base?.
(2) Would you advise putting a reinforcing mesh into a garage floor about 5m x 6m? and is it advisable to put expansion joints around the perimeter?
All the best
Trevor
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:48 pm
by lutonlagerlout
i think dot, mot ,type 1, and crushed limestone, are all effectively the same thing,particles from 40 mm down to fines
mesh always helps any slab and yes expansion around the walls is always a good idea although building control do not make you do it
cheers LLL 
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 5:06 pm
by seanandruby
if you fix the expansion joint to the fall etc i find it gives you summet to work to level wise. dont forget the visquin underneath.
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:47 pm
by Dave_L
TrevorL wrote:(1) What is the difference between DOT Type 1 and MOT Type 1 sub bases. Which one is best for a garage floor sub base?.
Also known as 6F2! :O