CURSE OF THE PATIO; Laying Down Slabs May Seem Easy Enough. but It Could Lead to ProblemsRead the full-text online article and more details about CURSE OF THE PATIO; Laying Down Slabs May Seem Easy Enough. but It Could Lead to Problems.By Howell...
Hi What would be an acceptable height difference between slabs when laying a porcelain paving patio. I know when laying tiles 'lippage' is normally ok if...
What follows assumes that the area being paved is a simple patio or other light-use area. For areas that will be trafficked by vehicles, use of a thicker bed using mortar and/or concrete, plus the use of a sub-base is to be recommended. If using flags of less than 60mm thickness ...
For bedding, a typical lime mortar mix would be close to that for aClass V mortar, roughly 1 part cement to 3 parts lime and 10 parts grit sand. This would work best as a moist mix, and should give 2-6 hours working time,depending on the time of year and the weather conditions....
On some work, a Retarding Agent may be sprayed over the surface so that the area can be cleaned 12-24 hours later to reveal the cobbles, much as an exposed aggregate concrete is created. On deterrent paving and some other cobble pavements, the work is normally pointed as soon as is pos...
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