The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Fri Apr 11, 2014 5:46 pm**

I'm now in the possession of 3 tonnes of MOT Type 1 sub base and a plate compactor. This weekend I plan on compacting the sub base after we finish transferring it from the front yard.

I started putting down some string across the sub base to gauge the right depth, but then hammered in some posts as well, with a line to fill up to. I'm not really sure how best to measure the levels, and I guess I'll have to remove the posts and lines when I start compacting. Also, how accurate can you get the levels before and after compacting? Any tips?

Posted: **Fri Apr 11, 2014 5:48 pm**

I've also out some bricks down to stop the stones falling out the edge. Can I just remove these after compacting, or should I keep them. I'm a little confused about how to do the edge.

Posted: **Fri Apr 11, 2014 5:58 pm**

those bricks are going to move
you need a permanent retainer to hold the type 1 in place
we try and get the type 1 70mm below finished suurface and then wack the lot

dont wear flip flops

LLL

Posted: **Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:56 pm**

What do I make a permanent retainer out of? I'm guessing I need to do that pretty quickly before compacting.

Posted: **Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:10 pm**

Mortar the bricks I place. If it's not many get some bags of ready mixed mortar from b&q or wickes, then you cm just add water to it instead of gauging soft sand and cement for a mix.

The Brew Cabin

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