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Laying a patio for a driveway.

Hey guys.

I have been asked by two people this week to quote for a patio driveway. I have done a few patio's in the past and normally I do 4in hardcore base with 4 in sand/cement dry mix.

But one of the client's has a big Nissan 4x4 which is pretty heavy. So what would people recommend on the sub base? Would 6in hardcore with 4in sand and cement be ok? As I really dont want it to move!

Also what slabs would best be used? I have asked a place I normally get my slabs from and they said inidan sand stone will be fine. 

Any pointers would be fab.

Cheers :-)

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  • If you are using Indian Sand stone(not ideal for a drive tho), I would first lay a reinforced wet mix concrete base, 100mm on 50-75mm hardcore, depending on ground. The slabs would then be wet laid on a full bed(not spots) of 6/1 sand/cement, pointed with 4/1 soft sand/cement or pointing mix. Do not use a 'dry mix'.

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      I agree with what Colin advises plus you need to brush a slurry the rear side of each flag using neat cement and SBR mixture to form a bond bridge

      • Damn,  forgot the SBR - but it was silly o'clock when I posted my answer!

  • Also a few other things to consider with it being a driveway

    -Opt for a darker stone to minimise tyre marks and oil stains

    -Choose a hard stone thats fit for the purpose

    -Consider sealing it to prevent oil and grim absorbing deep into the stone

    -Check the thickness with your supplier.  There is some very thin stuff available in the UK,  I have seen companies selling stuff as little as 15mm thick.  Not suitable for a driveway.

    Cheers, Steve

  • Pavestone sells a 40mm thick designed for the driveway Indian Sandstone Paving. See Paving Expert Website www.pavingexpert.com/flags_driveways01.htm

    Darkish colour too so no tyre mark problems.

  • Does it have to be slabs?

    What about a concrete printed drive?

    Choice of colours and a lot more robust
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