How To Prepare A Patio Sub-Base

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The foundation or sub-base of the patio is critical for the longevity and the finished appearance of your paved area. poor preparation of the foundation or sub-base is a common cause for a failing patio. The correct preparation is highlighted in this video. Follow the methodology to build your confidence and achieve perfect results every time.
Mark Brown, Pavestone's resident expert landscaper, guides you through the preparation of the foundation work . Following Mark's advice will help you avoid costly remedial work later.
We hope you enjoy watching and find the process educational.

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@randomstoragespace 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Great video, very helpful

@chrisjames1924 Ай бұрын

For a small 4x5m base I apparently need 12 x 1 ton bags of MOT Type 1. Inc delivery, that would be around £1000 quid. I’d need to shovel and wheelbarrow it around the back too (ugh!). Then I’d need to buy around 20 bags of pebble gravel, which would set me back around £2000 quid. Turns out it’s cheaper to just slabs on top of soil, or buy decking. All I wanted was a little gravel patio next to my old cedar shed. Building materials prices are absurd.

@jharris7407 Ай бұрын

A rule of thumb theres 1.6 tonnes of mot per cubic meter of area do the maths

@jharris7407 Ай бұрын

2x bulk bags is more like 1.5 tonnes

@Steve-ArfArf Ай бұрын

Don't think you've calculated that correctly

@jharris7407 Ай бұрын

@@Steve-ArfArf funny 30 yrs ive been buying mot bulk bags hold about .75 of a tonne if your lucky google cube per tonne mot and do your own maths

@Steve-ArfArf Ай бұрын

@@jharris7407 I was talking to OP

@freddymabetha7946 8 ай бұрын

informative

@jijeesh1000 Жыл бұрын

How to check the surface is even between the string ends.

@avtarkalsi2853 Жыл бұрын

Does this principal apply for say at a different part of the garden i.e back garden i.e 160mm depth etc.. I am doing 5 m x 3 m patio area at the back of the garden with no property attached. and not sure if my calculation is right , so the drop should be 16cm but should it be this since its not adjoining any property

@grantfryer407 5 ай бұрын

will it be surrounded by lawn or soil or both.. personally i wouldn't worry about it too much as water would run in to the gaps and into edge of lawn etc .plus you're not likely to sit out in a rainstorm..my patios drains into lawn no problems

@stephenbonaccorsi9841 22 күн бұрын

0:08 @@grantfryer407