Use Old rubble instead of MOT (Type 1)

Jul 15, 2008 1 Replies

Hi



I am attempting to block pave a part of my garden. Part is aleady paved and I want to extend it.



I am talking about a strip 1m wide by 3m long.



I have been looking at the materials required for block paving. As part of the sub base most guide recommend using MOT (Type 1). Ontop they lay a bed of sand and then the blocks on top.



Looking at what Type 1 is, I was wondering if I could use crushed rubble instead. The area I am looking at quite small (1M X 3M), I have loads of rubble (loose cement chippings and bricks/blocks from a wall that I broke up recently).



The paving will only be walked on afterwards (i.e. not a driveway etc).



Could use what I have instead of buying Type1?



Or is there some flaw in my thinking?



Many Thanks



Bhupesh


You can use this rubble as a sub base, provided that it is suitably packed down prior to having the sand and blocks laid on top. I wouldn't reccomend it for driving on, but for a path it is fine, and moreover, if the ground was suitably compacted, IE clay or undisturbed soil free of vegetation, it wouldn't need a sub base at all, (as per the manufacterers laying instructions!!)

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