Hi all
I'm hoping to have another attempt at my patio this summer.
My previous attempt was poor to say the least.
I used a "whacker plate" to compact the soil and the sand but obviously not enough because my patio slabs are now quite uneven.
Also, I totally forgot about a membrane and so have all sorts growing through the gaps
Anyway, although the patio is uneven, I believe it to be very solid. I laid it several years ago and so I don't expect any additional subsidence.
I'm thinking that I can lay my next patio ontop of the existing patio. This would save me the hassle of having to get in a whacker plate again.
I realise that this will mean the new patio is higher but this is fine as I don't mind a small step onto the grass (and it should help with puddles/water drainage).
Is this a stupid idea or a good shotcut?
Cheers
Wayne
I'm hoping to have another attempt at my patio this summer.
My previous attempt was poor to say the least.
I used a "whacker plate" to compact the soil and the sand but obviously not enough because my patio slabs are now quite uneven.
Also, I totally forgot about a membrane and so have all sorts growing through the gaps
Anyway, although the patio is uneven, I believe it to be very solid. I laid it several years ago and so I don't expect any additional subsidence.
I'm thinking that I can lay my next patio ontop of the existing patio. This would save me the hassle of having to get in a whacker plate again.
I realise that this will mean the new patio is higher but this is fine as I don't mind a small step onto the grass (and it should help with puddles/water drainage).
Is this a stupid idea or a good shotcut?
Cheers
Wayne