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Minimum and Maximum Mortar Bed Thicknesses for Paving Slabs

In some situations, there may be an option to increase the thickness of the mortar bed (laying course) instead of what’s recommended everywhere (which is 30-50mm) to achieve the correct finished level of the slabs. However, the question is, is it the right thing to do or will it cause any problems further down the…

How Many Block Pavers per Pack? (and how many pavers do I need?)

How Many Block Pavers per Pack? (and how many pavers do I need?)

There isn’t a specific number of how many block pavers are there in a pack unless we’re talking about any particular type of block paving from a particular supplier because it depends on the dimension of the pavers and the paving supplier because the number varies so widely. On average, a pack of block pavers…

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Mortar/Sharp Sand between Block Paving Joints (Worth It?)

Block paving needs some maintenance after every 2-3 years, and one of the things that it absolutely needs is re-sanding or filling the joints. Many people have questions regarding what’s the best option to put or they even don’t have any idea about what to put between block paving joints. Is it kiln-dried sand, sharp…

Cost Comparison: Block Paving vs Resin (no pros & cons again!)
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Cost Comparison: Block Paving vs Resin (no pros & cons again!)

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 Some people find block paving outdated or hard to maintain…

Block Paving Depth, Sub-Base Calculation & Right Mortar for Edgings

Block Paving Depth, Sub-Base Calculation & Right Mortar for Edgings

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…

Cement in Sand for Block Paving: Do You Really Need It?

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…