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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:57 pm
by WorkingMum33
Hi,
I wonder if someone could tell me if the gap between the stones in the step is ok? The steps is circular (please see photos) and the gap between some of the blocks is about 3cm and they have only been filled with kiln sand. My father-in-law says that a gap this big should have been filled with cement like the other steps? Please I would appreciate your thoughts on this.
gap
Thanks
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:59 pm
by WorkingMum33
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:59 pm
by WorkingMum33
sorry wrong pic
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:00 pm
by WorkingMum33
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:30 pm
by carlbeardsmore
There are two ways that it could have been done.
First way is to taper each paver so that the gap between each one is no more that 5mm.
The next way is to lay them with a mortar in between.
With the way its been done, the steps are likely to move in time as there will be no interlocking between the pavers.
You could always get the sand out and point the gap with a mortar.
HTH Carl
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:10 pm
by WorkingMum33
Thanks very much for your asnwer.
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:52 pm
by WorkingMum33
Sorry another question... while doing the driveway, there was a small wall and gate on the board between your driveway and the street and a side wall between us and the neighbours. We asked them to take it down as once you took the gate the side wall was going to be left wabbly. My father-in-law just noticed today that the neighbours wall l is a bit wabbly. When you take a wall down shouldnt you leave any wall attached to it safe?
In the picture attached, the wall I am talking ab out is the one near the blue box.
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:01 pm
by Suggers
My thoughts go out to your neighbours - they must be long-suffering. 
ps - make photies 600 wide - very annoying.
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:31 pm
by WorkingMum33
I will make next photo 600 
We've just noticed it today, I will speak with neighbours tomorrow to tell the bad news..
Anyway if you were doing this job, would you leave the wall wobbly? would you fix it? would you charge me more for it?
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:49 pm
by Suggers
I would have had a good chat in the first place - explain what we're doing - build pillar on the end of THEIR front wall - celebrate a lovely job well done, and take them down the pub for a couple of bevvies?
Your driveway looks great to me - have seen v. similar paving over front gardens, that I think you would explode at.
ps - back to your original question, I'm with the rest of the gang - that lip is now't to worry about.
All the best. (I love working mums!) :;):
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:02 pm
by williams
The nature of those blocks means if they were cut they would look hideous. If they were jointed inbetween that imo would also look pretty poor.
If it were me i,d fill the gaps with classico chippings and top up with kiln.
But thats just my opinion.
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:15 am
by lutonlagerlout
theres nothing wrong with your drive or steps
if you asked them to take down a wall and they did that i cant see the problem
seems to me you are looking for fault,there are a lot worse drives than that around
LLL
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:48 am
by WorkingMum33
Thanks for all the replies. Yes, I am looking for "possible" faults and trying to ensure that they are not fault, so I can sign off the "satisfaction" customer knowing all is ok. Please note that I do not understang anything about driveway.
Sorry but I had two terrible experience before with my kitchen(recommended person) and flat roof(with all the trust mark and certificates from find a build web site).
I got Anglian, as they have Safety checks and 5 years guarantee(paying more for it) , as unfortunately I didnt know how to get a good "paving company".
Thanks for all
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:13 pm
by James.Q
if only you had found this site first
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:52 pm
by WorkingMum33
You are right James... if only I had found this site first ...
but I will recommend it to my friends...