I've cleared my patio slabs ready for a build to start preparation for a new patio this week. Just wanted a bit of advice to clarify a few things before it's started/done.
1. We've chosen porcelain tile 600 x 600 (20mm thick bradstone) are these consider ok to lay?
2. He's providing hardcore base. Is there a thickness to achieve with this once it's whackered down?
3. I've heard the "backs" of porcelain tiles need sealing.
4. I've heard they are to be laid on a bed of sand/cement.
5. Can the be laid with and without the need of a gap between them? Any advice on this?
6. He's going to make sure the fall is away from my house and use a 20mm gravel round all edges.
Finally, I have a bit of a problem with the location of a manhole cover! Any advice on how to make a 600 x 900 manhole cover look nice/be serviceable with a new patio going down onto it?! The last people owner just put sand over it and sat the slabs onto it!
Thanks for any help/advice you can give.
1. We've chosen porcelain tile 600 x 600 (20mm thick bradstone) are these consider ok to lay?
2. He's providing hardcore base. Is there a thickness to achieve with this once it's whackered down?
3. I've heard the "backs" of porcelain tiles need sealing.
4. I've heard they are to be laid on a bed of sand/cement.
5. Can the be laid with and without the need of a gap between them? Any advice on this?
6. He's going to make sure the fall is away from my house and use a 20mm gravel round all edges.
Finally, I have a bit of a problem with the location of a manhole cover! Any advice on how to make a 600 x 900 manhole cover look nice/be serviceable with a new patio going down onto it?! The last people owner just put sand over it and sat the slabs onto it!
Thanks for any help/advice you can give.