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Paving blocks over a compacted stone sub-base and a leveling bed of sand, concrete paving stones can be used for walkways, patios, pool decks and driveways and airport or loading docks. Pressing the dry concrete-mix into moulds rather than pouring a wetter mix allows for their 8000 psi compressive strength, making concrete paving stones a more durable choice than clay bricks or poured-in-place concrete. Clay pavers have an advantage with resistance to fading from the sun and deterioration from long term exposure to the elements. They also do not require a seal coat to prevent staining, unlike the concrete paver. Because clay pavers are fired, the pores of the paver are closed, therefore creating an almost non permeable surface. Their main disadvantage is color spectrum. They are a natural material so colors are limited. Concrete on the other hand has a limitless color spectrum when using white portland cement and pigments.
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thickness of flag/block paving for driveway?
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Hi. I am getting a firm to lay a new back yard for me. I will occassionally park my car there. I dont really like the block paving designs i've seen and prefer the riven paving stones. However, by contractor tells me that they are not thick enough (30mm or so) to support a vehicle and he is recommending a minimum of 50mm, ideally 60mm.
thickness of flag/block paving for driveway?
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Remedy for clearing block-pave driveway?
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I have a long block-paved drive that continually sprouts moss and weeds. I have cleaned between the bricks, using a wire brush, have used weedkillers like 'roundup' and 'resolve', have on a suggestion, applied a diluted mixture of bleach (4 to 1) but nothing stops the growth. Any other suggestions please?
Remedy for clearing block-pave driveway?
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What is this paved path drain?
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hi all
I?ve just bought a house which has a weird drain down the paving next to the house
Please see pics below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23 696526@N08/4685166669/
The other day this was over flown with water due to the bad storm however I don?t know if this is a drain or just a hole that?s been dug to allow surface water to run
What is this paved path drain?
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driveway-how to lay down slabs/flags?
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hi
thinking about doing driveway cheap so someone suggested instead of paving the whole driveway, why not just lay down 2 rows of slabs where the car wheel will drive onto and perhaps put gravel in between and grass all the way round...i know how to lay gravel but how do u lay slabs, is it weed membrane, sand, then slabs?
driveway-how to lay down slabs/flags?
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Block Paving or Pattern Imprinted Concrete?
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I'm having my driveway done but I'm not sure whether to go for Block Paving or have Patterned Concrete. Can anyone give their experiences of either or both of these and what they would recommend? The patterned concrete looks slippy but with block paving I might get moss & weeds. Are the sealers any good to stop weeds? Thanks for your
Block Paving or Pattern Imprinted Concrete?
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Block Paving OR Imprint Concrete?
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I am seeking quotes for my driveway:
1. should i choose Block Paving OR Imprint Concrete?
2. any idea (advice/suggestion) for a good company in the North East (Durham-Sunderland-Newcastle)?
Many thanks..
Block Paving OR Imprint Concrete?
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