When preparing cement mix, please avoid direct handling of cement, always cover your skin.
Either using the cement mixer or wheelbarrow and shovel;, prepare a mortar mix of 5 parts building sand, 1 part cement and water to an even consistency.
Starting at the furthest point apply a perimeter course of mortar that is approximately 50mm thick to the sub-base where you want your first slab to go.
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