The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Wed May 19, 2010 12:03 pm**

Hi everyone,

I really need some advice on what kind of slabs, paving to use for my patio. I am so confused.

Initially we were going to go for the saxon slab from marshals in buff which is textured. We have been told by the man who would be fitting it to avoid textured due to problems with keeping it clean and pitting. The other slabs we liked were riven but we have been advised to avoid this also due to the morter between the joins becoming a problem.

We just want a nice looking patio thats within budget. We have 40sqm and have a budget of Â£1100 for the materials. We just dont know what to go for now. We would also consider using block paving but we dont know anyone who has this as a patio, Ive only ever seen it on driveways.

What would you reccomend we look for? we have been to so many places but given conflicting advice each time. What would you guys recommend?

thanks

Posted: **Wed May 19, 2010 12:49 pm**

Sounds like me about a year ago. I was originally going to get manmade slabs but went for a slabs made from Indian Sandstone which is narural stone.
http://ext.pavingexpert.com/cgi-bin....=wickes

Like any other slab they will get dirty and will need cleaning but the colour in natural products won't fade like the dyes they use in manmade products.

May cost you more in labour to have them layed though. Sandstone needs a proper sub base and sand/cement bedding layer.
Doesn't have to Sandstone there are other natural stones
http://www.pavingexpert.com/york01.htm

As for riven joints being problem, if done properly it shouldn't be. Unless you paver was going to simply sweep some sand in the joints. Then it will a dead easy job for him but cause problems for you at a later date when it's all washed out.
http://www.pavingexpert.com/pointing.htm

Have a good read of the mainsite it has been written by the best in the business and will give you plenty of ideas and answers many of your questions
Good luck!

Posted: **Wed May 19, 2010 5:07 pm**

Alimcc

No need to be confused. You say that you have a budget of Â£1100. Check out the following links. All the items in the links range from Â£16-Â£18 + VAT per m2. So you would have plenty of change from Â£1100

http://www.londonstone.com/Exterior-Stone-Paving/Sandstone-Paving/

http://www.londonstone.com/Exterior-Stone-Paving/Limestone-Paving/

Feel free to give London Stone a call and we'll answer any and all of your questions. Can guarantee you will not be confused once you have spoken to one of the team here.

We also have a showroom and are open 7 days a week

Best Regards

Steve Walley London Stone

01784455433
steven@londonstone.com

Posted: **Wed May 19, 2010 8:41 pm**

those links are broke steve
LLL

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2010 11:59 am**

LLL

Just tried the links and they worked on my computer.

Any chance of trying them again ?

Cheers

Steve

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2010 12:48 pm**

They're working now - didn't work yesterday for some reason?

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2010 4:31 pm**

working now

but fo shure were busted yesterday ???

gremlins
LLL

Posted: **Tue May 25, 2010 4:08 pm**

Hi..i notice you are in Leicestershire.... you could visit Alexandra Stone, a good company
Ratby Road
Kirby Muxloe, Leicester LE9 2BR
0116 239 2513

Or we are not too far away - Barton Fields (staffordshire)

both have extensive displays laid of stone and concrete materials

Dan

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