New Flags for Patio

[steve2005]

Hi people,

just like to say first that this is one of the best forums i have ever found, and i think i will be using this quite a lot on the future.

I would just like to ask for some info on laying a patio, I have done smaller size patios before for people but i think its time i had a go at doing my own. The patio i have now is pretty big, and its a bit old looking, due to the fact that its made from really old flags( the very big ones).

I would like to lay smaller flags but am dreading the thought of removing the existing ones which will prob take me about a month

Basically my question is, would it be possible to lay the new flags over the existing ones? not sure if this can be done but it would save me a lot of time and effort and money if it is possible.

any info is much appreciated

steve

 

[masona]

I would like to lay smaller flags but am dreading the thought of removing the existing ones which will prob take me about a month

Basically my question is, would it be possible to lay the new flags over the existing ones? not sure if this can be done but it would save me a lot of time and effort and money if it is possible.

As long there's no loose area, if so break it up and make goods and I can't see any real reason for not doing it this way other than the base will be a lot higher. I have done one by smashing it with a sledgehammer acting as a hardcore base.

Good info here pavingexpert

 

[Thermo]

if the flags are at a suitable height and are already sound and on a solid base then as masona says yes it can be done. If youre going to wet lay them then give them a coat with a neat cement slurry first just to help the bonding

 

[steve2005]

ok thanks for the advice, think I will do it that way..

steve