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stuartadair · 21 Feb 2010

Hello all,

I've got a bit of a challenge on and need some help please.

I'm planning on laying some new slabs in my garden and want a uniform size so will probably go for 450x450 size. I'm thinking about buying a shape for the garden in slabs thats 3m square and consists of 36 slabs, so each slab is about 500x500. I would start by laying the shape in the middle of the garden but wherever I go next with 450x450 slabs I'm going to have a gap or a small slab around the shape which I dont think would look right.

Faced with the same problem what would you experts do ?

Thanks

Stu

WabbitPoo · 21 Feb 2010

I wish I could help, but maybe its the wine with dinner, but I don't understand what you mean! Can you do a sketch?

jpb123 · 21 Feb 2010

i think i know what you mean as im a builder how about putting a small narrow gravel pit around the perimeter first then start laying your 450s or try a block set instead of gravel that way you can start you new layout where ever you like without looking out of place [/b][/quote]

Thermo · 21 Feb 2010

can you clarify, youre talking about 450 slabs and 500 x 500 slabs (which they dont make!) Whatare you trying to achieve. Im a landscaper and paver and i havent had any wine and i still dont see what youre getting at!

ladylola · 23 Feb 2010

As jpb says use an edge to break up the two. Working on the measurements you have given there would be something like 6" discrepancy which would equate to 3" all round which seems to be about right for a brick on edge.
Is the shape going to be at the same level as the rest of the paving?
How about asking the shape suppliers for a catalogue which would (hopefully) contain pictures that may give you an idea. Alternativly get some card and cut to scale size and just play around on the floor.

WabbitPoo · 24 Feb 2010

Are you laying 450x450s or 500x500s?!

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