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    basic paving project: a few simple questions

    I have read some articles there. Found interesting info. I still trying to get the best advice regarding the bed.. for the bed 5:1 sharp sand and cement mix is recommended. When spreading the bed.. should I spread it as a dry mixture (as it will absorb plenty of rain water and hardens as time...
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    basic paving project: a few simple questions

    any advice please?
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    basic paving project: a few simple questions

    Thanks. regarding the joints in between the slabs.. should I create joints and fill them with something permeable (sharp sand or mortar)? Or is there no problems push the slabs against each other as tight as it is possible not creating any joints? Somehow I think the water drain better going...
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    basic paving project: a few simple questions

    I have uncovered different areas in my front yard before (when I was doing the edging around its perimeter), to me it seems everywhere under the gravel there is a solid material.. as I mentioned to me it seems whether a natural rock or compressed sub-base. at this point whats the best advice...
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    basic paving project: a few simple questions

    Hi, I have never done paving before... but it doesnt seem to be a difficult job. I have a few simple questions and I hope I can get help here. It is a very basic project (front yard of around 10sq meters) currently covered with gravel. Thinking to remove the gravel and lay slabs. 1. Can I...
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