sm_jamieson wrote:
On 20 Jul, 14:46, Bruce wrote:
"Phil L" wrote:

the wetter it is, the tighter it packs down

Only up to a point. If it gets too wet, you cannot compact it.

It should be moist, but never wet.

Oh. So what happens if it has been raining ?
I can't imagine real groundworkers waiting for it to dry out !
Simon.

I think Bruce means if it gets waterlogged.
The chances of this happening are extremely slim considering it's mostly
stone, but even if it does, when it dries out it's akin to a weak concrete.