Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
UK diy (uk.d-i-y) For the discussion of all topics related to diy (do-it-yourself) in the UK. All levels of experience and proficency are welcome to join in to ask questions or offer solutions. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
Use Old rubble instead of MOT (Type 1)
Hi
I am attempting to block pave a part of my garden. Part is aleady paved and I want to extend it. I am talking about a strip 1m wide by 3m long. I have been looking at the materials required for block paving. As part of the sub base most guide recommend using MOT (Type 1). Ontop they lay a bed of sand and then the blocks on top. Looking at what Type 1 is, I was wondering if I could use crushed rubble instead. The area I am looking at quite small (1M X 3M), I have loads of rubble (loose cement chippings and bricks/blocks from a wall that I broke up recently). The paving will only be walked on afterwards (i.e. not a driveway etc). Could use what I have instead of buying Type1? Or is there some flaw in my thinking? Many Thanks Bhupesh |
#2
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
Use Old rubble instead of MOT (Type 1)
bp wrote:
Hi I am attempting to block pave a part of my garden. Part is aleady paved and I want to extend it. I am talking about a strip 1m wide by 3m long. I have been looking at the materials required for block paving. As part of the sub base most guide recommend using MOT (Type 1). Ontop they lay a bed of sand and then the blocks on top. Looking at what Type 1 is, I was wondering if I could use crushed rubble instead. The area I am looking at quite small (1M X 3M), I have loads of rubble (loose cement chippings and bricks/blocks from a wall that I broke up recently). The paving will only be walked on afterwards (i.e. not a driveway etc). Could use what I have instead of buying Type1? Or is there some flaw in my thinking? Many Thanks Bhupesh You can use this rubble as a sub base, provided that it is suitably packed down prior to having the sand and blocks laid on top. I wouldn't reccomend it for driving on, but for a path it is fine, and moreover, if the ground was suitably compacted, IE clay or undisturbed soil free of vegetation, it wouldn't need a sub base at all, (as per the manufacterers laying instructions!!) |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Drying out underfloor rubble - cat litter? | UK diy | |||
OT. Rubble Sacks | UK diy | |||
Price of a skip for rubble? | UK diy | |||
Covering rubble | UK diy | |||
Subfloor over mortared rubble foundation. | Home Repair |