DIY Builds
DIY Builds
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A bed of sand and gravel is a great foundation for you to use for your paving slabs. As we touched on above, it's far easier to lay than mortar, and provides you with a solid reliable base, that drains well, and doesn't cost you too much when compared to mortar.
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These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.
Learn More »Laying brand new patio slabs can be tricky, especially if it’s not something you’ve got any previous experience doing! It’s really easy to get the laying process wrong, and this can end up costing you a lot of money, effort, and time. Therefore, it’s really important to make sure you’re using the correct tools and materials, so you can achieve the optimum foundation for your paving slabs. Sand and gravel is a fantastic option for this. We highly recommend it as a base for your patio slabs here at Bridge Street Stone, as it’s easier to lay than mortar, and is way more cost effective. So, here’s our quick guide on how to effectively lay your paving slabs on sand.
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In most cases, solar panels do not require planning permission as they fall under permitted developments.
Read More »The trick here is to create a perfectly-measured area of ground to lay your patio on. If you get this right, the whole process moving forward will be much easier. To start with, create a rough perimeter with your string that you can use as a guide for digging. From here, dig out your area, making sure that it’s around 15-18cm in depth. As a side note - make sure when you’re measuring out your perimeter that you take into account the small gap that you need to keep between your paving slabs (about 10-15mm) when you come to lay them. We’ll explain why a bit further down. Once you’ve dug your area, lay down your landscaping fabric - this is to help prevent weeds from growing up through your patio.
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Simply lift it onto the trailer. On the other hand, if you do not have a forklift or crane, you will need to manually lift it onto the trailer. Use...
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Finally, we come to the actual laying of the paving slabs. Your paving slabs need to be laid firmly, making sure they’re level with the turf around them, while also maintaining a 10-15mm gap between each slab. From here, fill the gaps between your paving slabs with sand, and use a brush to sweep away any excess. Once you’ve got all your gaps packed and nicely filled with sand, give the whole project a good spray down with water so that the sand can settle in. Once the sand has dried, more gaps will appear so you’ll need to repeat the process of packing in sand and spraying it with water about a week or so after the initial laying. There you have it! That’s pretty much all the basics covered - so if you’re feeling up to the task, give it a go! However, if you’re not quite confident enough in your DIY skills, we’d always advise seeking out a professional to do the job for you. Laying on sand is simple, cost effective, and can be done with any one of our fantastic range of paving slabs, including Indian Sandstone, which comes in a range of fantastic colours like Kota Black, Kandla Grey, and Golden Leaf. To make an order, give us a call today on, and we’ll be more than happy to help!
2,400 sq ft A building of this size (40x60 or 2,400 sq ft) is a good choice for a large six-car garage, auto repair shop, RV garage or barn.
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