On Mon, 13 May 2013 20:48:30 +0000 (UTC), Jules Richardson wrote:
a) What's a good type of gravel to use? ISTR local concrete firm
suggesting pea gravel
I'd have thought you want something that will lock together and compact
to a firm base, like MOT1 this side of the pond. Crushed stone straight
from the crusher, so 20 or 40mm down to dust, compacted with a
vibraplate.
Yep:
http://www.pavingexpert.com/subbase.htm
Really for a drive than patio but you still need a good base.
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Cheers
Dave.