plan to build patio....help required

Feb 08, 2008 3 Replies

I am planning to remove my existing patio ( flagged ) and replace with new flags. T what extent will i have to prepare the ground?



Will i have to dig down and replace everything with mot 1 hardcore or should i just lay a fresh sharp sand and cement mix ?



any help or tips much appreciated


have a look here

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its a very informative site

looked through site but cant find answer, anybody help?

I can't see any point in digging up and replacing perfectly sound substructure. Having said that, I assume it IS perfectly sound? I mean, it not subsiding and letting the flags crack, is it?

If not, then leave it and lay the new flags instead of the old ones.

Rob Graham

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