The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:36 am**

Hi All,

4 years ago my Mum had a new patio laid.
Over the last month the slabs have started to crack, almost flake.

The slabs were not cheap they are the Brett brand.

I have pictures and will try to upload.

My questions are,
Is this to be expected?
What could have caused it?
Has anyone had a similar experience and did you get replacements?

Thank you for reading

Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:47 am**

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xo2zmbgiifcxl2n/IMG_0353.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/y9kk0s0pne0h2va/IMG_0350.jpg?dl=0

Edited By GB_Groundworks on 1471372556

Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:48 am**

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l2ks8c7xo04rr3t/IMG_0352.jpg?dl=0

Edited By GB_Groundworks on 1471372526

Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:51 am**

Not sure why only one link works and not the others!?
Links seem to be working now

Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:03 pm**

wouldnt expect this but what have they been laid on?
LLL

Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:09 pm**

I'm not entirely sure. From what I can see it looks like a hardcore base with a sand cement scree over the top.

Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2016 7:16 pm**

if they are not laid on a full bed then this is to be expected
cheers LLL

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2016 9:17 am**

Agree with LLL, would be worth pulling one slab up and see if it is a full bed or if they have laid on the dreaded 5 spots as we see so often

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:03 am**

Hi, thanks for the replies

I wil take a look

The Brew Cabin

Cracking slabs - Is this to be expected?