Whackering MOT1

[gaz2923]

So - my clay soil is now relatively level with a few high spots and a few soft spots.

Plan is to compact MOT with a whacker this weekend to get a flat (slightlg sloping) base on which I will put down some weed membrane and then drop some nice gavel on and maybe build a raised area with sleepers for a small patio.

Anyway - the clay is quite dry - would it help to soak the soil tomorrow prior to whackering on Saturday?

 

[Mursal]

"Slightly sloping" the gravel wont move over time, will it?

 

[r896neo]

If your having more than 75mm of Mot don't bother with a membrane.

Don;t wet it if its clay as it will just sit there. If your Mot is very dry it won;t compact as well so a light spray with a hose is worthwhile but only a very light one as if it gets water logged the plate will just sit still and sink into it.

 

[gaz2923]

Thanks for the advice - ill stick to just lightly spraying the mot and leave the clay dry

Regards the slope - it's needs to have a run off for water - nothing major though