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Re-lay and level part of a patio
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.44 PM
Our patio has a few wobbly slabs. Is it possible to lift, fix and relay slabs without breaking them?
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Lime tree landscaping
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
It is possible, gently left then out of place, chisel out the old mortar bed and fill with fresh cement and re set the paver
Answered2 July 2019
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RJG Garden & Property Maintenance Services
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Yes it is
Carefully take up and stack the slabs in a safe place
Remove the old mortar
Make up a new mix of mortar, I use 4 parts of sharp sand to 1 part cement and relay
Checking levels as you go
To repoint I use building sand and cement with mix ratio as above
Answered2 July 2019
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Anonymous user
Generally yes. However, if they were laid on a Wet mortar mix then it will entail cutting the bed out in order to create space for a new bed. Bricklayers and DiyTommy Walsh lay on wetmix which is fine until there is a problem. Properly trained Paviors lay on a semi dry sharp sand/ cement mix which provides a solid bed but allows for repairs.
Answered2 July 2019
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Anonymous user
Definitely possible would need to be very careful when lifting and cleaning the old mortar from the back. Clean out joints first to create room for movement then lever from underneath with a nice wide bolster. 👍🏼
Answered2 July 2019
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