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Block paving

Posted by Peter telling, on
What depth should I leave for sand when block paving over a concrete base.
Dwayne Brown

Dwayne Brown

Hi Peter, The sand should be 50mm thick when compacted. Some traders will only use about 30 to 40mm but 50mm is the general rule of thumb. Kindest Regards Dwayne Busby's Landscapes

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