concrete path

[gags37]

Hi
I'm going to lay a concrete path and not sure if dpm is required, and what mix ratio should be used? Any advice would be appreciated
thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

http://www.pavingexpert.com/concrete.htm

 

[noseall]

No need for dpm.

Mix the conc at six parts ballast to one cement.

Don't allow the concrete to dry out too quickly.

 

[gags37]

Thanks for the replies

I have some old rubble made up of gravel, stone chippings/dust of varying sizes.

Would it be ok to add this to the mix when doing the concrete?

 

[noseall]

Yes, provided it is not contaminated and that it does not provide you with a mix that is devoid of 'fat'.

 

[ConcreteDrBill]

Dont use it if there is any plaster in it and only use it as a small proprtion of the ballast. It tends to suck up water and make a weak concrete if you use too much of it