Did they use rock, then compact it down, then rock, compact it down, then concrete and 24" pateo stones? Also, I didn't see them grouting the stone cracks; was that cause they used concrete to stick them to the rock below it? Lastly, the 'pergola'... I've always wondered why people make that. Seems like the sun would beat down and it wouldn't provide shade or shelter from rain.
Hi Sineath - yes, 3 inches of compacted crushed rock, and then each paving slab bedded on 2 inches of mortar. they start grouting the cracks with wet mortar at about the 5 minute mark. It took 1 guy a whole day to do that bit! The pergola is for shade, it has "shade sail cloth" pinned to the top, and it also provides support for the climbing plants - wysteria, honeysuckle and jasmine. It provides a semi shaded area full of fragrance that is wonderful for al fresco living. Tks for the rating
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bandit8414 2 years ago
Sandstorm by Darude followed by ResuRection by PPK
SkylarkNZ 2 years ago
Did they use rock, then compact it down, then rock, compact it down, then concrete and 24" pateo stones? Also, I didn't see them grouting the stone cracks; was that cause they used concrete to stick them to the rock below it? Lastly, the 'pergola'... I've always wondered why people make that. Seems like the sun would beat down and it wouldn't provide shade or shelter from rain.
Sineath 2 years ago
Hi Sineath - yes, 3 inches of compacted crushed rock, and then each paving slab bedded on 2 inches of mortar. they start grouting the cracks with wet mortar at about the 5 minute mark. It took 1 guy a whole day to do that bit! The pergola is for shade, it has "shade sail cloth" pinned to the top, and it also provides support for the climbing plants - wysteria, honeysuckle and jasmine. It provides a semi shaded area full of fragrance that is wonderful for al fresco living. Tks for the rating
SkylarkNZ 2 years ago