Hi Thermo & Noseall
I have read you excellent posts on laying paving.
I am going to take you advice and just wanted to double check my understanding.
Spreadout MOT/DTP1 ( 40mm to dust ) across the complete area where the paving slabs are to go. Foot traffic only. What thickness would you recommend 75mm or 100mm ?
Once spreadout plan to run a wacker plate over this several times and soak the MOT/DTP1 at the same time to ensure that it is well compacted.
Is there any need to use one of the geotextile fabrics laid on top of the compacted MOT/DTP1 or will weeds never find their way through as there will be no sunlight to the soil below ?
As for the mortar mix which strength and thickness would you recommend ? Plan to put down 20mm thick natural slate slabs.
Should the slabs be soaked before putting them down to stop them absorbing the moisture from the mortar ?
Look forward to hearing from you.
I have read you excellent posts on laying paving.
I am going to take you advice and just wanted to double check my understanding.
Spreadout MOT/DTP1 ( 40mm to dust ) across the complete area where the paving slabs are to go. Foot traffic only. What thickness would you recommend 75mm or 100mm ?
Once spreadout plan to run a wacker plate over this several times and soak the MOT/DTP1 at the same time to ensure that it is well compacted.
Is there any need to use one of the geotextile fabrics laid on top of the compacted MOT/DTP1 or will weeds never find their way through as there will be no sunlight to the soil below ?
As for the mortar mix which strength and thickness would you recommend ? Plan to put down 20mm thick natural slate slabs.
Should the slabs be soaked before putting them down to stop them absorbing the moisture from the mortar ?
Look forward to hearing from you.