The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Thu Mar 22, 2007 2:25 pm**

Hi I wonder if someone can help?

We have been getting quotes for some slab laying/aggregate laying. We currently have a large pathway of grey 3x2 concrete slabs. We would like to lift all of these, pave 1/3 of it and cover the remainder with aggregate. The guy we've been speaking to says it's just as effective to lay the slabs over the existing concete slabs (fair enough perhaps) and , cover the existing concrete slabs with the aggregate. Is this possible/recommended??? What kind of problems would this pose? Don't we need some kind of base upon which to lay the aggregate. Any advice very much required - we don't have a clue.

Many thanks in advance.

Posted: **Thu Mar 22, 2007 2:36 pm**

Hi, I should have added, we want the aggregate to be loose, as opposed to embedded into a layer of concrete - we are looking for a 2 inch depth or thereabouts.

It's only for the pathway around the house, as opposed to the path leading from the doorstep to the street.

Thank you.

I

Posted: **Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:45 pm**

Read this and then, when you've absorbed all that, read this

Posted: **Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:00 pm**

Thanks very much for your response. In short then I guess he shouldn't be suggesting this as a solution. I think he suggested it to save us money, but as you may see from my other post, I don't even know if his prices are reasonable to begin with.

Thanks again, most appreciated.

Posted: **Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:30 am**

i'll get crucified for saying this,but i have done gravel over concrete (i work for money IYKWIM) and it is ok, not great, but works jsut about,obviously its better to do it on a flexi base but cost can become an issue,as people do NOT like paying for things they cannot see
cheers LLL

The Brew Cabin

Newbie requires help - Laying slabs/aggregate