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   cosworth New Member

   hello.im going to lay a small patio in my garden but its part concrete and turf at the moment. so whats best method for laying please?
   over concrete i cant see a problem but i dont want any sinking in the soil. so how deep do i need to dig out and would gravel compacted with sand cement mix over that do the trick??
   thanks

    

   cosworth, Oct 20, 2008

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   Captain Leaky New Member

   Dig out about 6" to allow room for the hardcore, mortar and paving slabs. Now barrow in a 3" layer of hardcore. Use a rake to distribute it, and even out any bumps. The rubble will form a good solid base for the patio. Use a whacker plate to compact and level the hardcore. Lay the slabs on a 6:1 mortar mix onto the hardcore.

    

   Captain Leaky, Oct 20, 2008

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