I'm going to lay paving. Full mortar bed or 5 spot method?

Discussion in 'Landscaping and Outdoors' started by T100, Jul 1, 2015.

  1. T100

    T100 Member

    Hi All,

    I'm going to be laying my own paving and I want to know whether I should lay the slabs on a full mortar bed or use the 5 spot method?

    The paving is for general garden use, ie; Dining, BBQ, getting pi**ed up, not supporting heavy stuff like parking a car etc...

    I've done my research online and there appears to be regular disagreements over which method should be used.

    Looking forward to hearing your advice...

    Cheers.
     
    T100, Jul 1, 2015
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  2. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    If you are jointing the slabs use the full bed method, this then pushes mortar up into the joints as you lay the slabs, if butt jointed then 5 spot method.
     
    Phil the Paver, Jul 1, 2015
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  3. caveman bulider

    caveman bulider Member

    As phil says get yourself a rubber mallet too white one as it wont leave marks
     
    caveman bulider, Jul 1, 2015
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  4. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    I would always full bed, reduces the risk of water underneath and freezing, blowing the slabs as the ice expands.

    Mr. HandyAndy - Really
     
    Mr. Handyandy, Jul 1, 2015
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