Block paving has been one of the most popular surfaces for driveways for such a long because it gives that aesthetically classic look to your property. However, resin is a new trend for driveways. It’s all personal preference and all comes down to your choice. Some people find block paving outdated or hard to maintain…
For block paving, you’ve to excavate or dig first at a correct depth, plan on how much sub-base do you need, and have your sub-base right down there after the excavation, lay the edgings with a correct mixture, and then proceed with screeding the sand and laying the pavers. These are some crucial steps in…
Block paving on a slope can be a little tricky to do but here are some tips or you can say some things that you need to keep in mind while doing the job so, you don’t have the problem further down the road while using the driveway. Excavation according to the slope It is…
There’s absolutely no use of cement in the complete process from preparation to laying the block paving except to make mortar for laying the edge course and installing a drainage system (linear channel). But for some reason, I’ve seen people using or advising mixing cement in the sand. Let’s see what’s the purpose of using…
There could be several reasons for the sunken pavers in your driveway or block paving. But the only way to repair them is to lift them and re-lay them after leveling the ground. The labour cost to lift and re-lay existing block paving could be more than the cost to lay completely new paving because…
You’re going to have your beautiful block paved area laid by yourself or want a professional to do it for you, and want to know for long this entire process is going to last. Whether you’re going to have a massive driveway across your property or a small block paved area in your garden every…
Sealing block paved driveways has lots of benefits but most people who have driveways don’t consider sealing because it seems to cost a lot of money to seal a decent-sized driveway after every 2 to 3 years. Just to seal a driveway, it can cost between £2 and £4 per sq. m. depending on whom…
Re-sanding and sealing block paving go hand in hand. If you get this process correct, you’re going to protect your block paving for the next 2 to 3 years in terms of stability and appearance until it’s time to re-sand and seal again. However, if you don’t do it properly, chances are it’ll need to…
Block pavers can fade over time because of many reasons like UV rays, weathering, foot and vehicular traffic, regular use of cleaning products and pressure washing. Most of the time the block paving isn’t even sealed hence, the discolouration can be even worse if you don’t seal the paving from time to time. Colouring your…