Hi all,
I have about 40sq.m. to pave where there are currently ugly old concrete flags and weeds at the back patio. Includes a step down where levels change.
- Concrete seems too expensive, including flags.
- Brick pavers are reasonably priced and easy to work with I think. Likely to be prep needed since they're smaller and need more support than the sand and muck underneath the current flags which were done with dot and dab. So all the hardcore and mortar has to be factored into the material and labour costs. Problem with these is that weeds could become a nightmare owing to all the joints.
- Indian sandstone. Looks good and seems to be the cheapest option. I can get 22sqm pack of 18mm thick for £17.23 per sq.m. so comes out a little cheaper than brick pavers. That said, I'm not sure if these need more or less ground preparation? As they are larger in area, could they just go on to the sand already underneath existing flags (which have been there for decades) or will they need as much prep work as brick pavers? Also, how durable are these 18mm thick flags?
Thoughts?
I have about 40sq.m. to pave where there are currently ugly old concrete flags and weeds at the back patio. Includes a step down where levels change.
- Concrete seems too expensive, including flags.
- Brick pavers are reasonably priced and easy to work with I think. Likely to be prep needed since they're smaller and need more support than the sand and muck underneath the current flags which were done with dot and dab. So all the hardcore and mortar has to be factored into the material and labour costs. Problem with these is that weeds could become a nightmare owing to all the joints.
- Indian sandstone. Looks good and seems to be the cheapest option. I can get 22sqm pack of 18mm thick for £17.23 per sq.m. so comes out a little cheaper than brick pavers. That said, I'm not sure if these need more or less ground preparation? As they are larger in area, could they just go on to the sand already underneath existing flags (which have been there for decades) or will they need as much prep work as brick pavers? Also, how durable are these 18mm thick flags?
Thoughts?
