Patio edges far away from the wall
My builders did the paving stones patio, edges fixed in the mortar. However, they didn't put the edging aligned with the house but 10-20cm away from the wall (different distance in different places). I'm worried that in case of rain it's going to fill with water. It seems to me like they squared it so it was easier for them to lay it and they don't have to cut it. They say that's the reason it's supposed to be done, but no logical explanation. I'm not a specialist, but is there any other reason why it was done this way?
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R.B construction & landscaping
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if the patio was layed and they could not get lower than 2 bricks below damp course on house then they would leave this as a drain off so water is not sitting along the wall causing damp in the house.if you have any pictures and can send them to us so we can have a better look and advice you from there.its free advice.
17th Aug 2021
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There is no reason that it shouldn't meet up with the wall,your right it will fill with water which will seep int the foundations ,no excuse at all
2nd Sep 2021
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Joao mendonca
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First must be squared with the house from all corners then use alignment, if not squared then will be with different distances along the house
22nd Sep 2021
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Nw landscapes
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I would say this is because acore drain should have been installed in the gap
12th Aug 2021
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Asm driveways
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If you have a border it should be the same all round
11th Mar 2022
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Benlee groundwork’s
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I don’t see no reason why this has bin done even if it has then they should of filled the 10-20cm gap with a mix to stop water building up behind it
14th Jan 2023
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Nationwide Driveways Ltd
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Hi...the reason for leaving a gap between the paving & the house could be the damp course bricks are fairly low in that area, & the builders didn't want to cause any damp to your property,
However the paving stones should be square with the house, allowing such gaps to be the same width either end, in order to create a better looking finish.
As for the gap filling with rain, without seeing it, hard to say....hope this helps
However the paving stones should be square with the house, allowing such gaps to be the same width either end, in order to create a better looking finish.
As for the gap filling with rain, without seeing it, hard to say....hope this helps
19th Dec 2022
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TOP LEVEL Landscape
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If the gap from the house to the edging is filled with a concrete finish then it will fill up with water if it’s soil or some sort of drainage stones the it will be ok it all depends on the surface and what it’s payed with
6th Mar 2023
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