Arthur51
wibbled on Tuesday 20 April 2010 22:23
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I keep finding instructions for slab bases...
Describing a dry sand and cement mix but no mention of
wetting the raked mix before laying the slabs down.

I'm confused.

Arthur

You don't. Mix dry, lay the slabs as if on sand (pack it, tamp it, level it,
lay slabs. Much easier than laying on wet mortar - take all the time in the
world.

Then a gentle hose over the top will get between the slabs and start setting
the cement. Hose is optional because enough moisture will come out of the
ground t do the job, but a light hose down will kick the process off in a
timely manner.

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Tim Watts

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