The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:57 am**

Being a complete novice in patio laying, can you tell me the disadvantages of laying patio slabs in winter, i.e. now with the weather still around the freezing mark?

Many thanks.

Posted: **Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:55 pm**

With the temperature around or below freezing the strength of your cement can be seriously compromised if the frost gets to it. For best results leave it for another month.

Edited By rms on 1141343803

Posted: **Sat Mar 04, 2006 4:04 pm**

Also, frozen ground expands, and the deeper the frost, the greater the expansion. When the thaw comes, the ground subsides again, taking your pavement with it.

The Brew Cabin

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