The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:53 pm**

I have just laid a new patio and have a general query - i used a semi dry mix of sharp sand and cement, around 8:1 it worked out i think. The flags are man made riven, are they actually supposed to suck to the mortar bed or do they simply just lay on top?

I have noticed a couple move slightly when walked over (you can hear a slight crunch) they were fine when laid but now a couple do it - is this common?

I havent jointed them yet, could this be why?

Posted: **Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:07 pm**

How thick are they

Posted: **Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:09 pm**

Around 4 - 4.5cm

Posted: **Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:14 pm**

It would have been preferable to use a srtonger wetter more stick mix but it's too late now so best just rebed the rockers and point it all. The flags are thick enough to get away with it

Posted: **Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:38 pm**

ah, dammit! Oh well, will do that then.
Thanks, appreciate it.

The Brew Cabin

Just laid new paving, curious about the mortar