What Thickness Slate Pavers Should I Use For A Patio And What Base Is Needed?

Brazilian Slate Pavers are perfect for using outside & can be laid onto a compacted MOT type 1 sub-base on a sand & cement bed.

They should be laid with a grout joint, even if this is minimal, to allow for any lateral movement from expansion in the sub-base, which could cause the slate to crack if it has 'nowhere to go'. Extreme weather conditions such as frost or high temperatures can cause expansion and contraction & the grout (usually flexible) acts as a 'buffer'

On our website we have a fantastic pattern tool. All you need to do is enter the area you are covering & your chosen pattern ( with Pavers we recommend the Repton Pattern) & the website will calculate the exact amount of each size tile required.