Hi,
I'm extending my driveway with more permeable brindle block paving (+35sqm). The existing driveway is grubby and needs a good wash and re-sand. The new blocks are second hand (so that the weathering kinda matches) and also in the same state of needing a good wash.
Cleaning 2000 unlaid blocks individually will take forever. With this in mind my current thinking is to ensure that the new blocks are clear from debris that would cause any alignment issues, but that's it. I'd then extend the driveway and then clean the entire thing at the end after cutting in.
The only snag I can see with this, is that without there ever being any joining sand between the new blocks that the pressure washer could damage the laying bed of sharp sand. But then on the other hand, I think that the sand has no-where to go anyway?
I'm just a DIY'er so this is the first time doing a driveway, so I'd be very interested in your thoughts. Many thanks!
I'm extending my driveway with more permeable brindle block paving (+35sqm). The existing driveway is grubby and needs a good wash and re-sand. The new blocks are second hand (so that the weathering kinda matches) and also in the same state of needing a good wash.
Cleaning 2000 unlaid blocks individually will take forever. With this in mind my current thinking is to ensure that the new blocks are clear from debris that would cause any alignment issues, but that's it. I'd then extend the driveway and then clean the entire thing at the end after cutting in.
The only snag I can see with this, is that without there ever being any joining sand between the new blocks that the pressure washer could damage the laying bed of sharp sand. But then on the other hand, I think that the sand has no-where to go anyway?
I'm just a DIY'er so this is the first time doing a driveway, so I'd be very interested in your thoughts. Many thanks!