Everything you need to know about block paving in Newark-on-Trent
It is common for homeowners not to know the best paving material to use for their particular landscape. There are traditional options, such as concrete and mortar, as well as more modern choices, like stone and resin bound/bonded gravel. Each of these materials have their strengths and weaknesses, making it difficult for homeowners to decide which one is best. Block paving is quickly becoming the preferred choice of landscaping material for many homeowners in the UK.
Block paving is the use of individual paver stones to make a strong surface. Block pavers have been around a long time. Romans used pavers to create roads and paths as far back 500 BC. The paver block, in its current avatar, became popular in Holland during the 1940s. The material was popularized in Germany, Europe and the United States over the subsequent decades.
There are two types to paver blocks. One is made of concrete while the other is made from kilnfired, or poured clay. Both have pros and disadvantages, so you can choose which type you use depending on your purpose for building the block-paved surface. You can’t go wrong choosing either of the two. Concrete paver blocks, for example, are renowned for their durability, strength, and resistance to chemicals.
They can be used in a wide range of hard landscaping projects. Clay pavers are also recommended by paving professionals for areas such as the patio or garden due to their excellent water permeability. Paving blocks as such are very versatile and can be used to do a lot of different things.
Call us to learn more about block paving and how it can be installed on your driveway, patio or garden. Creative Paving offers many paving services in and around Essex. Other services include resin bound stones, imprinted concrete driveways, and resin bound drives.
Block paving can be described as a way of creating a hard-standing surface using individual blocks and not a layer of aggregate material. Block paving can also be called brick paving.
There are two types of paving blocks
Paving blocks made of moulded concrete
Paving blocks made of kiln-fired clay
Where can block paving be installed?
- Driveways
- Patios
- Garden
- Pathways
- Parking Areas
Advantages of block paving
- Available in many colours, sizes and styles.
- More visually pleasing than other surfacing options.
- Allows the replacement of individual pieces in case of damage.
- It offers uniform, accurate sizing.
- Installation does not require any special machinery
- Highly versatile and suited to residential/commercial use.
Contact us today on 07595 510190 to receive a free quote for your Dropped Kerb, Tarmac, Resin, Concrete or Block driveway project.
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