Laying new path

[MidsTW]

After some more advice again

Looking to lay a path from the pavement up the existing steps plus about 3 more, then straight along up the side of the house to the door.

Laying on the existing concrete will be a dodle. But how do I start on making the steps where I currently have soil?

I am looking to put down 900x600x50 mm slabs.

Any advice and guidance appreciated.
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[r896neo]

dig out for a 75m sub base of compacted type 1 and then lay your flags on 50mm of mortar. So you want to dig it out to 175mm depth from the finished height you want.

Be aware of house dpc, you want to be at least 150mm below this.

Have a look at paving expert . com for more detailed advice

 

[MidsTW]

Thanks for that. I'm guessing I only need the 75mm sub base where I have no existing concrete? And that I can use the sand and cement mix straight onto it? The damp course is the painted 2 rows of brick. Is it 150mm below the top of them?

I am putting a 150mm border of gravel between the path and the house for soakaway

 

[MidsTW]

So I have done a bit of digging (a little more is needed)

I will order 2 bags of MOT type 1 and some sand/cement.

I am planning on using 900x600x50mm slabs as I want a 900mm wide path. And I thought this size would be quicker due to needing a smaller number of slabs.

Has anyone laid these and got any tips? Or a good place to buy from? B and Q are ~£150 for 22

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[scbk]

The only thing with the 3x2 slabs is the weight of them, it's about 65kgs each, so a bit of a pig of a job to do on your own.


That sounds a good price though, which is pretty rare for b&q!!

 

[MidsTW]

There would be 2 - 3 of us doing the work but I am still concerned about it tbh... I will have a think.

Yes I was surprised about the price too

 

[scbk]

You could always have a 2ft wide path but bring it out from the house wall slightly (to give more room for walking), and fill the gap with gravel. Depends what you like the look of really!

 

[MidsTW]

Yes mate. I mentioned in an earlier reply that I have planned in a 150mm gravel border between the house and slabs

 

[r896neo]

as mentioned they are brutal to lay. whilst it seems like overkill see if you can hire a slab lifter. This makes is easy for 2 people to lay them.

Like this probst slab lifter

http://www.expresstools.co.uk/images/product/main/prb1024.jpg

 

[MidsTW]

Ohhhh they look good. Not being in the trade I don't know about these tips might try to borrow one!

 

[MidsTW]

Slab lifter with 150kg capacity for £40 all day..... Not bad?