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Block Paving - The Way to Comfortable Living

Block Paving Comfortable Living the Way to About Block Paving 2 Basic Types of Block Paving: Block paving also known as brick paving is a commonly Used Moulded Concrete Kiln-fired Clay Bric decorative method of creating a hard-standing History of Block Paving In 500 BC the Roman Republic introduced segmental paving blocks to their road systems as a means for the army to travel around the empire more easily One of the oldest paved road that dates back about 4600 years ago, was discovered in Giza, Egypt in 1994 The production technology and the popularity of concrete block paving spread to the US and throughout Europe during the 1970s Mass production of concrete paving stones began in Germany during the 1960s block paving rise in popularity, particularly during 1940s Holland Laying Methods Concrete Sand Flexible Construction Blocks or bricks are laid on an unbound (cement-free) bed and the joints filled with fine silica sand Rigid Construction Clay bricks are laid on a concrete or mortar bed with mortar joints, much like a horizontal wall or Mortar Where to Use Block Paving Driveways Patio areas Foot paths Public areas such as pavements and roads Public highway to differentiate various usage areas About Block Paving Applications Reconditioning Reinstatement and Recycling Performance Aesthetics Concrete Suitable for a Worn out road Allows Available in a block paving range of offers outstanding strength and durability and is resistant to most chemicals surfaces and sectional constantly applications other can be expanding strengthened reinstatement variety of of hard standing shapes, sizes, removal and from ultra-heavy and reconditioned duty areas, areas using the colours and Such as by an overlay of industrial units, original materials finishes concrete block to lightly and blocks paving on a sand trafficked laying course residential areas and hard landscaping projects Advantages & Disadvantages of Block Paving Advantages Disadvantages • Wide range of styles, types, colours and sizes of block • Can be expensive if specialist blocks are used • Considered to be more attractive than basic, plain tarmacadam surfaces for driveways • Inadequate and poorly prepared sub-bases can result in block paving surfaces sinking in high use areas • Can be relatively inexpensive if you choose the basic rectangular blocks • Areas without properly installed edging restraints or kerbs can cause the blocks to move, opening up gaps • Individual blocks can be lifted and replaced if they are damaged • Weed and moss growth can occur between the blocks as airborne seeds settle into the sand • Block sizes tend to be very accurate and uniform • The colour of some less expensive block pavers can fade over time due to exposure to Ultra Violet light • No specialist machinery is required • Cost effective when compared to clay paver or • Low machinery set up costs can invite inexperienced and unqualified paving installers into the industry natural stone blocks • Wide choice in the depths of concrete block paver making block paving suitable for both domestic and commercial applications • Unless permeable paving is used, drainage systems need to be installed at additional cost to the surfacing materials MDP RESOURCES: http:///blocks.htm http://www.justaquote.co.uk/driveways/block-paving http://totaldrivewaysne.co.uk/blog/quick-history-block-paving/ Mays Driveway & Patio Co. http://www.justaquote.co.uk/driveways/block-paving/advantages-disadvantages-of-block-paving http://www.concretecentre.com/technical_information/infrastructure/external_hardstanding/block_paving.aspx www.maysdrivewaysbristol.co.uk

Block Paving - The Way to Comfortable Living

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Block paving provides a hard surface which is visually pleasing, comfortable for walking, long lasting and easy to maintain. Paving blocks are carefully manufactured blocks and created in factory cond...

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