Can I use brick/concrete as patio hardcore

[3smees23]

Hi all,

I spent 4 hours yesterday removing a 15m long concrete path in my garden, needless to say I have a lot of rubble. I also have a big pile of bricks as well.

Can I use this as a sub layer for a new patio if I laid it neatly? I thought this would save on hiring a skip. Or is it a false economy? As presumably I would still need a layer of MOT rubble on top, therefore I would need to dispose of the extra soil?

Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Sam

 

[gregers]

if it was mine i would.

 

[wrathkeg]

I probably would as well, but you might want a look at this to help you decide.

http://www.pavingexpert.com/faq_subbase.htm

 

[3smees23]

Hmmm, so the website says probably not. But you guys would. Would you use the concrete or not bother? Thanks

 

[Burnerman]

I'd use it, and compact it down well too......it's a good way of getting rid of it!
John

 

[wrathkeg]

Since it's a patio (rather than a drive) yes I would use it if I could smash it small enough and compact it. I'd then probably cover it as the PE site suggests.