Laying a patio

[zebadee17]

Hi, I am new to this site and this is my first question.

I am about to lay a patio and would like to know how much hard core, sand and cement I need to order.

The area is 6m x 5m = 30m2.

Its in my back garden with light traffic usage.

Is there a formula or ratio I can utilise?

Rgds

Mick

 

[Bob1978]

Hi Zebadee17,

If you are doing a DIY patio, there is a great site I Used

www pavingexpert dot com
(sorry new as well so not sure I can post links for some reason...)

he's been going for years, I laid my patio using this info and a video I found by Marley Paving... whoever they are.... about 2 years ago now and it is still solid today. Try www,pavingexpert,com/patio01,htm#size (replace the commas with .) and look towards the bottom. I will try and dig out the video and get back to you with what it is called or a link to it.

Hope this helps

Bob

 

[Alastairreid]

http://www.source4me.co.uk/calculate_sub_base.htm

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

http://www.source4me.co.uk/calculate_sub_base.htm

That's a good site from alastair for calculating lots of materials.
http://www.hintsandthings.co.uk/workshop/calculators.htm
and this is Bobs link http://www.pavingexpert.com/calcall.htm
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[zebadee17]

Many thanks to you all and I will try that now.
Cheers
Mick

 

[zebadee17]

What is the ratio for laying paving slabs onto compacted hardcore?
(sand, cement, sharpe sand etc)
Rgds
Mick

 

[Bob1978]

This should give you a good indication for the subase...

http://www,pavingexpert,com/faq_subbase,htm#depth (replace , with .)

I think I used 100mm Subase (where a concrete base didnt already exist) & 50mm sand, whacked a few times (6 or 7 times) with a couple of bags of very fine sand to fill the joints once laid... I just followed the video (I'll dig it out soon)... worked a treat!

Bob

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Zebadee17, a wacker plate will cost you about £40 a day to hire.

 

[Bob1978]

Hi Mick,

Found the video, but I didn't download it, I bought it on DVD from ebay (its a copy). It's by a guy called Howard Drury and was recorded in 1995 (originally on tape I think).

I think you can still get on ebay... it cost me a quid plus postage. Ive tried to find it on google to download without any luck (not tried any peer to peer though). Obviously I can't email you it because its about 4Gb.

Worth it if you can find it... deals with all the drainage, cambers for the water etc as this guy lays his new drive from the start.

Hope this helps, Good Luck

Bob