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   Shaun Norman New Member

   Dear Experts,
   
   I have ordered a metal shed 8x4. I have dug out the garden and levelled it off.
   
   I would like to know what mix (and ratio) I should you use for the base?
   
   Should I use sand, cement and aggregate or can I just use sharp sand and cement?
   
   Thanks

    

   Shaun Norman, Sep 13, 2014

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   C Windsor General Builder Active Member

   Use all in ballast (sand and aggregate pre mixed) at a ratio of six to one

    

   C Windsor General Builder, Sep 13, 2014

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   Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

   As above, much easier to get a regular mix ratio using ballast.
   
   You haven't said how thick your laying it, but for a shed base 100mm with a 150mm toe around all edges will do, the toe only needs to be 300mm wide.

    

   Phil the Paver, Sep 13, 2014

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   Shaun Norman New Member

   Thanks C Windsor

    

   Shaun Norman, Sep 13, 2014

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