Laying loose flags

robby71 · 17 Jul 2009

I'm thinking of laying a few flags as a bit of a path from the side door of the garage to the front.
The flags will be next to the lawn where there is now soil so i was wondering - should i level the soil, lay down a weed barrier, lay flags on top and fill in gaps (probably 1- 2" between each) with decorative gravel?

Will this be ok as it'll just be foot traffic or will i need to use cement under the flags?

Thanks

lisap · 17 Jul 2009

We don't cement ours. We have used a sand base on some we recently laid but when we laid a path a few years ago (and we were poor!) and the soil was compacted we laid them on to the compacted earth (but these are butted up to each other with something either side as well.

K-Rod · 17 Jul 2009

I would say for the time and effort it would take, you should use a mortar base. You'll find the flags will go down and level a lot quicker and easier than if they are just laid on sand/soil. More importantly they'll last longer and wont move whereas you'll find the flags will move slightly when laid without mortar, especially when any weight is put on the corners.

I'm speaking from experience here, got some good advice from this forum!

Thermo · 18 Jul 2009

lost count of the amount oftimes ive said it. lay it on a wet mortar bed. it wont move and is easier to lay.

lisap · 19 Jul 2009

This si a good website for tips : www.pavingexpert.com

freddiemercurystwin · 19 Jul 2009

Depends on how long you'll be there, if long term, mortar, if short term sand.

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Laying loose flags

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