laying bricks on concrete

fryup

I have a concrete drive, i was wondering can i lay bricks on top of it or should i have excavated it up first???

the concrete is in good condition flat with no cracks

thanks in advance

1865

It really depends on how many bricks. I.E. if it is just a few to build a small garden wall, it should be fine but if it is anyway heavy or structural you would need tho know what foundation there is for the weight.

Best thing is to put in a foundation and do it properly. Its a lot easier and cheaper to get it right now than repair it in a years time.

fryup

1865 wrote: »

It really depends on how many bricks. I.E. if it is just a few to build a small garden wall, it should be fine but if it is anyway heavy or structural you would need tho know what foundation there is for the weight.

its going to be a brick drive, so just one layer of bricks 60 mm thick

lasvegas100

Although concrete is a common material used in outdoor projects, it lacks the color and texture brick offers. Instead of removing a concrete slab and installing a foundation from scratch for brickwork, use the existing concrete as the base. Whether you want to lay patio bricks, or build a planter or a short wall, use the existing concrete slabs to save time and money on the project. Choose brick pavers that blend with the exterior design elements