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Few things are as frustrating as having to go out and pick grass or weeds from between your otherwise beautiful brick or paver patio. Unfortunately for most homeowners the reality of the situation is they’ll end up spending more time maintaining their patio than entertaining on it! And that’s a …
Does block paving really need to be sealed? What are the advantages to using a block paving sealant? Find out all the answers here. A lot of people wonder whether you should seal block paving. The answer is that while you do not have to seal your block paving, it …
So, you’ve decided to give your driveway a makeover and have chosen block paving as this is a durable and attractive solution that doesn’t cost the earth to install. However, when it comes to making a decision on colour, things might start to get a little confusing. Many people opt …
Once your stunning block paved driveway has been laid down for some time, you will begin to notice that it doesn’t look quite as aesthetically pleasing as when it was first installed. Being exposed to the elements and heavy traffic, it doesn’t take long before block paving needs a good …
When it comes to finishing off your driveway, applying the correct treatments will make the world of difference. Sealer protects driveways from the elements and prevents them from becoming damaged or stained, therefore prolonging their lifespan. However, only certain types of driveway will benefit from being sealed, so before you …
Replacing individual blocks in paving is possible, although the success of the repair does depend on some extent to the problem that you are trying to solve. If a block has cracked because the substrate below is not even, for example, then replacing the block without levelling the substrate will …
Algae, moss and eventually weeds can take over a newly laid drive unless you keep an eye on the situation. Regular applications of weedkiller and path clearing products will keep them under control, but many people don’t like using these chemical products because of the damage they can do to …
Clay block pavements have been around for a very long time. In fact, some are still in use in the UK that were first laid over 400 years ago. They are used in driveways and pavements today and their installation is essentially the same as the cheaper Concrete Blocks that …
Concrete block paving stones, particularly the smaller, brick-sized pavers, have become amazingly popular in the last 20 years. This is largely because specialist firms have focused on delivering just block driveways and paths and nothing else. The concrete blocks have taken, by some estimates, over 80% of the UK home …
The number of products that fit into the category ‘stone block’ is huge, so you need to think hard about what you’re looking for if you don’t want to make an expensive mistake with a new driveway at your home. Why is Stone So Popular? Although the traditional sources of …
