using some old drive hardcore with postcrete

[wambangers]

hi,
we're currently in the process of removing an old drive that has been layed in the past.
i am thinking of adding some of the old ballast/hardcore and compacting then adding some postcrete to the post holes that i've dug out ready to start a decking project.
is this ok-i'm thinking it will add strength maybe?....
thankyou......

 

[ladylola]

Nothing wrong with your idea at all. I've got an arbour in my garden that's held with compacted hardcore and no cement or concrete at all and I haven't had any problems with it at all. The decking you talk about will be tied together anyway so concreting the posts really isn't necessary.