How to prepare a land plot for the construction of the sidewalk
For beauty and convenience when walking, paving slabs are used. In the modern world, there are a huge number of types and shapes of tiles with which you can create a variety of patterns and ornaments.
Consider the technology of laying paving slabs with your own hands:
First, you need to deal with the color and shape of the tile.
For preparatory work, prepare: cord, rake, stake, sand and cement. During operation, a level, rubber hammer, trowel is useful. At the end of the work, use a broom and a hose.
Prepare the base for laying tiles. Rakes to align the soil where it is necessary to pour the soil or remove. In this case, the surface should have a slope for water drainage. It is necessary to determine the height of the base, it is recommended to raise the relationship 2 cm higher, since after the seal there will be a shrinkage. On the edges of the prepared place to score stakes, on the stakes, mark the level of an air cushion from 5-7 cm and a cement mixture from 3-4 cm. At the desired height, pull the thread both around the perimeter and along the rows, depending on the width of the tiles.