Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:06 pm
Pedestrian Path and patio in Stonemarket Millstone flags. Random pattern. Clay soil gentle slope away from house, patio will be made up on outer edge appx 200mm.
Stonemarket brochure recommends millstone flags on 25mm wet mortar, 25mm sand, 100mm hardcore. Builder suggests 50mm dry lean mix, 75mm MOT Type 2, on Terram.
Q1. Don't want to overspecify but don't want problems. Value your comments on wet verses dry construction for Millstone flags.
Q2. Edging. Am unsure whether the above 2 construction methods require edging (I would use brick) to stop path materials being eroded by water etc. Stonemarket no help.
Q3. Millstone being laid in random pattern. Path is curved v similar to the illustration in 'plans to order' section. Want to cut as few flags as possible. How is this best achieved? I am considering brick banding across path to help with curve. Would it be better to restrict flag sizes to 3 types on path with full random pattern on patio. Would value your tips on this.
Q4. The patio will surround an old well. Have you dealt with construction around a well before? Is there anything I should be wary of? Paving up to well brickwork (not in the best of condition) or brick on edge around the base sloped to take water away.
Sorry 4 questions it is such a relief to be able to ask someone with experience.
Stonemarket brochure recommends millstone flags on 25mm wet mortar, 25mm sand, 100mm hardcore. Builder suggests 50mm dry lean mix, 75mm MOT Type 2, on Terram.
Q1. Don't want to overspecify but don't want problems. Value your comments on wet verses dry construction for Millstone flags.
Q2. Edging. Am unsure whether the above 2 construction methods require edging (I would use brick) to stop path materials being eroded by water etc. Stonemarket no help.
Q3. Millstone being laid in random pattern. Path is curved v similar to the illustration in 'plans to order' section. Want to cut as few flags as possible. How is this best achieved? I am considering brick banding across path to help with curve. Would it be better to restrict flag sizes to 3 types on path with full random pattern on patio. Would value your tips on this.
Q4. The patio will surround an old well. Have you dealt with construction around a well before? Is there anything I should be wary of? Paving up to well brickwork (not in the best of condition) or brick on edge around the base sloped to take water away.
Sorry 4 questions it is such a relief to be able to ask someone with experience.