Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:27 pm
Hello folks!
I am in the processing of renovating the property I have been living in for a number of years. My philosophy is to save up and do a small bit at a time, using decent material and doing some of the donkey work myself to save on costs.
So. Here is how the front patio looked before I lifted up and binned the old slabs (no idea what they were, but they were dirty, and lifted up easily...weak mortar mix I am guessing!)
In the process of lifting up slabs, using a basic / cheapie SDS drill:
The finished project:
Materials used:
Bradstone dark grey charcoal granite flags (60cm x 60cm)
Light, unbranded granite bricks (20cm x 10cm x 5cm thick)
GftK VDW800 for the pointing material
1cm gap between all flags
The labour was a 3 day job, total labour cost was £1,100.
I simply lifted up the old slabs and then hired a landscaper to dig out, fill and level the area before laying the granite on top.
Fire away with any questions, criticisms folks!
I am in the processing of renovating the property I have been living in for a number of years. My philosophy is to save up and do a small bit at a time, using decent material and doing some of the donkey work myself to save on costs.
So. Here is how the front patio looked before I lifted up and binned the old slabs (no idea what they were, but they were dirty, and lifted up easily...weak mortar mix I am guessing!)
In the process of lifting up slabs, using a basic / cheapie SDS drill:
The finished project:
Materials used:
Bradstone dark grey charcoal granite flags (60cm x 60cm)
Light, unbranded granite bricks (20cm x 10cm x 5cm thick)
GftK VDW800 for the pointing material
1cm gap between all flags
The labour was a 3 day job, total labour cost was £1,100.
I simply lifted up the old slabs and then hired a landscaper to dig out, fill and level the area before laying the granite on top.
Fire away with any questions, criticisms folks!