lifting paving slab
My patio is made up with 2ft slabs on a dry mix of sand and cement. One of
the slabs has dropped slightly at one end. Is there a way to lift and build up the slab without a major operation or damaging the slabs. |
lifting paving slab
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... My patio is made up with 2ft slabs on a dry mix of sand and cement. One of the slabs has dropped slightly at one end. Is there a way to lift and build up the slab without a major operation or damaging the slabs. If the slab is away from an open edge it can be lifted. Is the patio pointed or butt joined? If pointed, rake out the joints all round and leaver the slab upward using flat leavers (tough paint scrapers, cold chisels etc). If the patio is butt jointed it is not so easy. Your local hire centre will have a special lifter available. It was designed by an Irishman and uses fine points to grip the slab. The guys there will give you instructions. Hope that helps, Neil Faulkner www.conceptgardens.com |
lifting paving slab
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from "hillier" contains these words: My patio is made up with 2ft slabs on a dry mix of sand and cement. One of the slabs has dropped slightly at one end. Is there a way to lift and build up the slab without a major operation or damaging the slabs. Little pile of fine sand on the low bit. Lift carefully with the corner of a spade, or similar. When level, wash sand into cracks with a small watering can or similar. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
lifting paving slab
The message
from "hillier" contains these words: My patio is made up with 2ft slabs on a dry mix of sand and cement. One of the slabs has dropped slightly at one end. Is there a way to lift and build up the slab without a major operation or damaging the slabs. Little pile of fine sand on the low bit. Lift carefully with the corner of a spade, or similar. When level, wash sand into cracks with a small watering can or similar. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
lifting paving slab
The message
from "hillier" contains these words: My patio is made up with 2ft slabs on a dry mix of sand and cement. One of the slabs has dropped slightly at one end. Is there a way to lift and build up the slab without a major operation or damaging the slabs. Little pile of fine sand on the low bit. Lift carefully with the corner of a spade, or similar. When level, wash sand into cracks with a small watering can or similar. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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