how to lay paving flags?

Question

what levels do i work to and what materials do i need.

Answer 1

Level off the ground, put down a good thick layer of sand,put weed killer down, then put a dolop of cement and sand mix in each corner and one in middle of the slab tap down with rubber hammer until showing level on your spirt level, tools required. Shovel , level, soft hammer, rake,

Answer 2

ok i will go through step by step asuming that you have no experience of carrying out this type of work,

firstly the spec is dependent on what you plan to use the paved area for, simple foot traffic or vehicles.

for foot traffic you should really only need to dig down six inches providing you are using standard depth paving not indian stone which varies alot.

you will need to go down ten inches for vehicles,

ok so firstly you dig out to the required depth, then the most difficult and critical part of the whole operation, measuring up, your paving should always be approx six inches below a step or if it is running next to a house it has has has to be below the damp course level which you will see either as a line of black plastic or air bricks, do not go above this level and cover air bricks or you will find the wallpaper in your lounge falling off cos of damp getting in.

ok so you have found that now hit a small wood post in the ground and tie a builders string line at you chosen level, then pull the line to another wood post past the far end of your paving and tie off level using and spirit level attached to the line, you must then calculate a drop, this is needed so that water runs away from your house not towards it!, allow 10mm per metre or if its more than 3 metres allow 5mm per metre. then mark your post and lower the line to your end level, next run lines across the way keeping level,

now add hardcore or crushed stone, but dont cheap out and use rubble and this does not compact well enough, then go over the top of the hardcore with a wacker plate which you can easily rent from a tool hire shop, compact till it is hard and level and your feet only just scuff the surface without digging in.

then lay your paving on a wet cement mix using two shovels sharp sand and two shovels soft sand to every shovel of cement, dont just use one or the other as the cment will be difficult to lay on, keep the mix stiff, two wet and it will cause the pavers to sink, to dry and the paving will be difficult to compact. lay the cement out in 5 good blobs one on each corner and one in the centre, use plenty of cement. tap it down using a rubber hammer using a spirit level to make sure you keep level, a few mms off level at the start can mean cms at the end, follow your levels and check alot,

hope this helps

Answer 3

!st Mark out the area, then dig out to allow 4" + thickness of slab to desired finished level. Mix 4 parts sharp sand with 1 cement , lay this to desired level of bottom of slab - rake the surface heavily so the slab lays on top of ridges and can gently be pounded down to desired hieght, leave 3/8 to 1/2" gap between slabs. Sort levels before hand by setting strings to desired level of top of slabs - ensure a fall in at least one direction to ensure drainage. Leave overnight and "point" in gaps with dry 4:1 mix sand & cement mix. Very much a brief overview -any help?

Answer 4

No-one has bothered to inform you that if you are laying slabs next to the house you have to lay them 2 BRICKS BELOW THE DAMP PROOF COURSE! Focus or B & Q provide leaflets with instructions on how to do almost every job in and around the house. Focus also have a DIY helpline which you can telephone for advice.

Answer 5

you can make the level what ever you want the most important thing is to have a good base and which you will need to put down at least 2 to 4 in of sand you can go to your local lowes or home depot and get a how to do book for free

Answer 6

get some one who knows what he's doin for that job, cause it's a big one, if u want it done right, u need sand,crushed stone,& it all needs to be prepared so the frost dosn't heave it all, also u have to be an artist with stone to cut & match them together so the look exceptable & pleaseing to the eye.

Answer 7

you will need grit sand a level just make sure you get your first one level or you will be way out by the time you come to put your last one in just take your time its just common sence realy enjoy get some radox for the bath you will need it trust me

Answer 8

If you are putting them against the house wall remember you need a slight angle so that rainwater flows away from the house and not towards it

Answer 9

1.Basement should have strong foundation.
2.Foundation the deeper the better strong it stays.
3.materials i.e.concreate,cement,good quality stones,soil,water as mixture.

Answer 10

if you see someone laying some, ask them