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Paving

  • 07-08-2018 9:06pm
    #1
    cosmowillie53
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 445 ✭✭


    Hi Folks.
    I want to cover a small area with paving slabs. Its about 16'x8' .
    I was thinking I could make up a timber frame , fill up inside the frame with suitable gravel/sand and lay slabs on top.

    The question is would that work and if so what size timber should be used and what is the correct filling.
    I would make frame just the right size for full slabs as I don't have any way to cut them . ( tools are in short supply....I do have a saw,level,hammer and a few other bits but you get the idea. )
    Any ideas
    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Ak84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭Ak84


    I did the same job myself a couple years ago and the slabs have not moved a bit.
    I used 7 by 2's for the frame. With 2 by 2 stakes hammered into ground and 7 ×2 screwed to them.
    All on gravel and sand Base. And dry sand brushed in between gaps after. Remember to allow for said gap when making your frame.


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