Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:02 am
Great site. Tony if you are reading this I also sent you a private message, and apologise - but am desperate for a quick response - hence pm as well as post.
Glad I found this site now, but its given me a dilemna - I may have the wrong sand after reading this site. Advice would be appreciated
Anyway - to the point - I have Sat- Monday off work
Ive dug down a 4-5' depth from existing patio across the area and laid down a membrane.
Ive filled this with limestone crusher type 1 (I think its 40mm down to dust)
I intend to wack this with a wacker plate first off.
Now.... I was advised to get 1.5 tonnes of sand - and 10 bags of cement and have this now. Unfortunately I read your notes on sand and you said do not use building sand.(mines building sand)
I think the intention was so that we could dry mix the sand and cement 4:1 and lay it down as the bed to come up level with the existing patio after wacking down.
the sand is loose on the drive.
is there a way I can use this to make a bed? or is this a sunk cost and also a problem in terms of moving this?
If you can reply soon that would be very much appreciated as I will no doubt struggle with ordering more if I must in time for the weekend.
I am hoping it isnt too much of a problem - can you advise me if its likely to be a serious problem and what the implications are?
Many thanks.
Glad I found this site now, but its given me a dilemna - I may have the wrong sand after reading this site. Advice would be appreciated
Anyway - to the point - I have Sat- Monday off work
Ive dug down a 4-5' depth from existing patio across the area and laid down a membrane.
Ive filled this with limestone crusher type 1 (I think its 40mm down to dust)
I intend to wack this with a wacker plate first off.
Now.... I was advised to get 1.5 tonnes of sand - and 10 bags of cement and have this now. Unfortunately I read your notes on sand and you said do not use building sand.(mines building sand)
I think the intention was so that we could dry mix the sand and cement 4:1 and lay it down as the bed to come up level with the existing patio after wacking down.
the sand is loose on the drive.
is there a way I can use this to make a bed? or is this a sunk cost and also a problem in terms of moving this?
If you can reply soon that would be very much appreciated as I will no doubt struggle with ordering more if I must in time for the weekend.
I am hoping it isnt too much of a problem - can you advise me if its likely to be a serious problem and what the implications are?
Many thanks.
