This can be a very uncommon practice, especially in the UK because normally the type of paving laid here is flexible on top of just the bed of sand – allowing the blocks to adjust and settle down over time. Almost all of the block pavings you see nearby are flexible laid on sub-base and…
Sharp sand is being used under the pavers forever. Grano dust is another aggregate that’s being used under the pavers and many people prefer it to lay block pavings. If you ask people about what to use, the majority of them will still say sharp sand but many will say grano dust too. At the…
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…
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…
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 Some people find block paving outdated or hard to maintain…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…
