We have a 'jumbo' bag of sharp sand left over from the building work - a mis calculation by builders.
We have a 45 sqm lawn to lay and quite alot of topsoil to get level with the new paving. Probably about 10-20cm before level with paving.
I've read on these forums that adding sharp sand can help drainage and can be mixed into topsoil (i think) (+ use up the shark sand and save money on top soil.)
1, So i was wondering whether any of you good people can advise me if this mixing with topsoil is an ok idea. What ratio should i do if ok?
2, Or mix with cement and use for laying the natural stone paving. And get building sand for the mortar between the paving?
Thanks.
We have a 45 sqm lawn to lay and quite alot of topsoil to get level with the new paving. Probably about 10-20cm before level with paving.
I've read on these forums that adding sharp sand can help drainage and can be mixed into topsoil (i think) (+ use up the shark sand and save money on top soil.)
1, So i was wondering whether any of you good people can advise me if this mixing with topsoil is an ok idea. What ratio should i do if ok?
2, Or mix with cement and use for laying the natural stone paving. And get building sand for the mortar between the paving?
Thanks.