The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:31 am**

Hi all

I'm laying a friend's patio next week and have just had a look at the stone flags. They vary in thickness fromn 1 inch to 2 inch. What would be the best mix to use to lay onto? And would you use dry mix or wet?

I'm also concerned about the effect of cold weather on the mortar layer.

Many thanks

Justin

Posted: **Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:30 am**

10:1 to give you plenty of working time, and a moist mix to give you workability with minimal mess.

Bedding Materials

If the temp is 4Â°C or below at any time in the first 48 hours, forget it.

Posted: **Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:43 pm**

I would go 5:1. Sharp sand and cement and a wet consistency ie wet enough to work but dry enough it wont slump

The Brew Cabin

Best bedding layer for uneven slab thickness - Riven stone bedding layer