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Laying Concrete Slabs. Q's ??

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  • 08-03-2007 9:08pm
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    deckie27
    Registered Users Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I'm gonna play concrete slabs at the side of my house. ( secure parking)
    I was going to level the soil and put down a bed of sand. lay slabs on this and fill joints with a cement/sand mig.
    If so any recommendations?

    PS. the soil is sh1t as in very bad soakage in garden


    Thanks
    Dec


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    Corkey123
    Registered Users Posts: 759 ✭✭✭Corkey123


    How ya head

    I'd assume you'll still need the usual level of hardcore under the slabs to prevent the slabs from sinking/cracking. Laying sand is noramlly used for patio slabs etc. where the weight is not substantial, however the weight of a car could crack a slab if not properly supported by hardcore.


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    galwaytt
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    the soil will have to come out, I'm afraid..........

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    De_man
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    hi have a look at

    www.pavingexpert.com this should answer all your questions


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