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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:03 am
by Christos
Hello , I'm having some Indian sandstone laid , the builder says that there is no need for hardcore he s laying it on cement is this going to be ok. . .? It's for the back /patio area of a terraced house . :O ??? ???

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:44 am
by Carberry
Depends on if there is a sub base or not and the quality of the ground but I would put my money on him being wrong and a cowboy

http://www.pavingexpert.com/subbase.htm

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:19 am
by lutonlagerlout
unless you live on rock or chalk a subbase is necessary
LLL