Damp proof membrane

[brettos]

Hi,
I want to put down a DPM in my shed base, and need to know if my theory is o.k! As im using broken brick hardcore,i figured : hardcore then MOT packed down, then DPM, obviously followed by concrete! Does this sound acceptable to anyone? It's the only thing that makes sense to me! All help gratefully received.

 

[Shytalkz]

Put 50 sand blinding over the hardcore, to stop it puncturing the dpm.

 

[brettos]

Put 50 sand blinding over the hardcore, to stop it puncturing the dpm.

Thanks shytalkz, but what does 50 sand blinding mean?!!

 

[Shytalkz]

50 depth of sand laid and compacted over the hoggin (and don't use type 2, unless you've got some gratis, basic hoggin will do), as a blinding layer.

 

[brettos]

Many thanks.

 

[noseall]

50 depth of sand laid and compacted over the hoggin (and don't use type 2, unless you've got some gratis, basic hoggin will do), as a blinding layer.

what the heck is 50 depth?

 

[noseall]

Put 50 sand blinding over the hardcore, to stop it puncturing the dpm.

were you drunk when writing this shy?

 

[brettos]

Put 50 sand blinding over the hardcore, to stop it puncturing the dpm.

were you drunk when writing this shy?

o.k now im not sure !
What do you suggest is the best order to put down dpm in my base, remembering im using broken brick hardcore? Do i put dpm first ,followed by sand,then hardcore?

 

[noseall]

sorry for the misunderstanding.

everything shy has said is ok, it is just his grammar that stinks.

 

[Shytalkz]

Ah, see what you mean Nose : apply 50mm thickness of sand blinding over the hardcore, to stop the harcore puncturing the dpm; put the dpm on top of the sand blinding.

Claro ahora?

 

[chessspy]

Hi, all,
I assume there's a little 'P' taking going on, but just in case anyone ever reads this stuff.
Hardcore first, pounded solid, with a plate.
Then 50mm of sand,
then the membrane,
then the concrete.

 

[Shytalkz]

That too

 

[brettos]

Ok! Thanks shytalkz/chessspy/noseall

I think it was blatently obvious about the P takes, did'nt realise the site was about that.. I must remember to use that when a novice asks me for advice on my area of knowledge... NOT

That aside, Thanks again. [ bad day!]

 

[Shytalkz]

I think that you'll find that the píss taking was directed at me

Hope your day gets better - if it's any consolation, my pc has locked nine - make that ten halfway through typing this - times this morning, whilst recovering from data from a remote drive, following a drive failure last week. It now sports a nice big dent in the case and I have a sore foot.

You are not alone, in other words....

 

[brettos]

I think that you'll find that the píss taking was directed at me

Hope your day gets better - if it's any consolation, my pc has locked nine - make that ten halfway through typing this - times this morning, whilst recovering from data from a remote drive, following a drive failure last week. It now sports a nice big dent in the case and I have a sore foot.

You are not alone, in other words....

Gotcha'! Ive put my toys back in the pram.. Oh the joys of technology!
Thanks Shytalkz.