Dig 30 cm deep about 10 cm wider than the patio you want. Compact in 5 cm of base stone. Cement in border stones. Compact in 17 cm of base stone. Top with 5 cm of 3 - 5 stone drawn flat. Lay 3 cm pavers. Fill with quartz sand.
I use 25 cm borders, so you have to go a bit deeper. You always end up driving something on it. You will be mad as hell if it sinks, so overbuild it. Don't know why I said 3 cm pavers. 3 cm is for natural stone, but pavers are about 6 cm
So in this video you say you use sharp sand in the list of materials. But for the mortar mix you say you use building sand to lay the patio on and sharp sand isn't mentioned again throughout the video. I have used building sand for the majority of my project (which actually is a lot easier to work with) but actually everyone else I have asked have told me I should use sharp.
+Rob Harrison Yes. They are normally heavy even if they are small. You need a compactor with 20 newton - meters of compacting force, but almost all of them are.
What are the rocks called in 3:31? I am completely new to this world of DIY and I couldn't catch what he called it. An accurate answer would be much appreciated. :)
+Arige S The rocks are screened. For this job, it could be 0 - 32 mm. That means they have a 32 mm screen and everything 32 mm or smaller falls through.
Also,a five to one pointing mix is too weak, especially when they recommend it to be mixed semi-dry.Should be a three to one wet mix. Maybe the idea is that it will be easier to lift and relay should you decide to do the job properly.
or maybe they are considering that a weaker mix is more flexible and less likely to crack with movement (which there always will be). Stop being a hero and go a lay some bricks.
3:1 mix would be too brittle. Personally I do a 4:1 mix (3 sharp, 1 soft), bit of Feb, and back butter the slabs with cement slurry, which is permeable
+michael cannock Well I'm not saying it wouldn't last, however cement goes off a lot quicker than lime as you may know. Most people don't want to wait weeks/months to walk on their patio.
The slab of concrete will choke the weeds out. If there were gaps in the concrete or you put the pavers directly on the gravel you'd have to lay down a membrane.
Too much work. we now screed on one inch conduit or the like. Compaction is key then gravel that holds form and binds together, then a bed of stone dust to allow discernment of intellectual compository properties the variance of forgiveness and akin to steel and metals. In other words, build your base , compact. Build another base of gravel, compact. Bed of dust with pitch and polymeric sand. um, right?
I've just started work on my first patio. My first proper DIY job really. This video has helped calm my nerves. Thankyou!
Greate advice and explanation for DIY enthusiasts!
Great video. Got really confused with the word “flags”. Kept looking for the Union Jack.
Great Video - We are happy to be one of your Stockists in Hitchin, Hertfordshire :)
a beautiful and neat layout with any creativity so it's comfortable, spirit, good luck
Dig 30 cm deep about 10 cm wider than the patio you want. Compact in 5 cm of base stone. Cement in border stones. Compact in 17 cm of base stone. Top with 5 cm of 3 - 5 stone drawn flat. Lay 3 cm pavers. Fill with quartz sand.
30cm for pedestrian use?? Is it for King Kong?
I use 25 cm borders, so you have to go a bit deeper. You always end up driving something on it. You will be mad as hell if it sinks, so overbuild it. Don't know why I said 3 cm pavers. 3 cm is for natural stone, but pavers are about 6 cm
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Skip to 1:55....you are welcome.
So in this video you say you use sharp sand in the list of materials. But for the mortar mix you say you use building sand to lay the patio on and sharp sand isn't mentioned again throughout the video. I have used building sand for the majority of my project (which actually is a lot easier to work with) but actually everyone else I have asked have told me I should use sharp.
You should have. Building sand is smooth and more likely to sink.
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how big a gap are you leaving between slabs?
What sort of plate compactor should be used to compact soil and hardcore? Can a small compactor be used (even if I go over the area a few times)?
+Rob Harrison Yes. They are normally heavy even if they are small. You need a compactor with 20 newton - meters of compacting force, but almost all of them are.
You can use a hand compactor if you hate your arms.
@@malinkowge lol
Just chuck the slabs on top of the grass
are you a traveler?
+Fred west funny as fuck
Fred West...You must be good at laying patios by now. Do you still use children for the foundations?
Loving Rob Hughes doing the commentary!
As in the carp angler? Does sound like him!!
I was going to do it myself.
Now I'm thinking... 🤔 What areas does Brett paving operate,?? 😄😄
With that much cement you could build a house on top of that
I was always taught a 5 spot method. Never had issues.
not how I would have done it but not bad.building sand for pointing, sharp sand for mixing sand screed which I would have done dry
Can u put a hot tub on a patio
What is the size of drop on drainage drop?
What are the rocks called in 3:31? I am completely new to this world of DIY and I couldn't catch what he called it. An accurate answer would be much appreciated. :)
mot type 1
+Albert Matei thank you! I rewatched the video and heard him say it. guess i just didn't listen close enough
+Arige S the reply could've been a bit quicker, 😅I just noticed that u asked the question in 2015😮
+Arige S The rocks are screened. For this job, it could be 0 - 32 mm. That means they have a 32 mm screen and everything 32 mm or smaller falls through.
What mortar ratio did you use? I am planning to use 25kg cement and 6 no. 20kg sharp sand. What do you think thanks
use a 5 sand to one cement mix
Why would you want a patio in the middle of a huge paddock?
Because they can.
You should always prime the tile too in my opinion for better adhesion .
Great job!
Do I create a fall when lay the hardcore or when I'm laying down the pavers with cement?
Cement lad
Base
Great video! Very well done!
Cool video Brett.
First of all a dry slab won't stick on cement, at least if its not like really really wet but not advised
I'm doing 36 Square meters is it just the same deal ?
The mot type 1 is going onto concrete is this okay ? Cheers
I cant seem to find a rubba mallet
there's one in the shed
+Fred west lol!
Yessa bub.
Ridiculous amount of mortar. You’re laying a patio not a trunk road!
That’s how it’s done you fucking bellend
Stop putting people down when you have no clue what you’re talking about
What the hell is with using that much mortar?
Also,a five to one pointing mix is too weak, especially when they recommend it to be mixed semi-dry.Should be a three to one wet mix. Maybe the idea is that it will be easier to lift and relay should you decide to do the job properly.
or maybe they are considering that a weaker mix is more flexible and less likely to crack with movement (which there always will be). Stop being a hero and go a lay some bricks.
3:1 mix would be too brittle. Personally I do a 4:1 mix (3 sharp, 1 soft), bit of Feb, and back butter the slabs with cement slurry, which is permeable
@@BrumCraft I agree. What was I thinking all those years ago? In my defence, I was very drunk. X
How we made paces
Thank you
could you sent me a pdf catalouge and pricing please
Is it me or that's a lot cement doing that way, why no membrane ever..
i don't do patios but why not lay it on a lime mortar
Lime mortar is pretty much only used on old brickwork and/or to match existing mortar.
dont get what your saying ive got a patio what about 110years old still looks great layed on a blackash lime mortar so i think it must last well
+michael cannock Well I'm not saying it wouldn't last, however cement goes off a lot quicker than lime as you may know.
Most people don't want to wait weeks/months to walk on their patio.
do you not need to lay a membrane down to stop weeds coming through ?
The slab of concrete will choke the weeds out. If there were gaps in the concrete or you put the pavers directly on the gravel you'd have to lay down a membrane.
Yeah I don't think any weeds will come thought all that cement.
five parts building sand???
should that not be grit sand?
Yes it should!
thanxx Sharp sand.
Majestic Twelve grit sand,sharp sand,river sand,all the same thing pal just different names.
Majestic Twelve lol Indeed he has pal.buildng sand will just wash away and return to the ground leaving big voids and a lovely looking patio:)
My thoughts exactly, sharp/grit sand for laying paving on, building sand to point it.
cheers good job
Awesome
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Su z toho v píči
he hit the slab in the corner, thats a big no no, always hit in the middle
Nice
Use membrane its cheap and will stop weeds
Also, ants love it
Yeh cos weeds will not grow through degrading thin plastic but will grow through an inch thick flag and 2 inches of cement
Get the pikeys in, do it properly
Lol
Pikeys don't do anything properly. What are you talking about?
no way those don't pop up without a adhesive painted on the back of the stones....
hes kidding
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Too much work. we now screed on one inch conduit or the like. Compaction is key then gravel that holds form and binds together, then a bed of stone dust to allow discernment of intellectual compository properties the variance of forgiveness and akin to steel and metals. In other words, build your base , compact. Build another base of gravel, compact. Bed of dust with pitch and polymeric sand. um, right?
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patio area I need to lay is uneven n huge area! aw nutz gonna be pricey
How we made paving
To many steps left out for a beginner to do the job.
just pay some lowes guy to do it
Ruined a good lawn
Lol
All that for a fucking bench
You can't wack soil whacker won't travel 😝
wafflers
Wasn't expecting a sales pitch at the start! 😞 didn't bother watching the video!
Screen
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This is a long-winded ad...
oh man , too much work.. I just mowed the lawn real short..put 6 mil down..got some sand.. and laid 'em down.. no digging'' works
omg.. a kiddie patio