block paving

Since last year been having rising damp when rain is very heavy! Last week had aco drains put in outside on the black paving. The driveway would not meet new regulations as driveway is so close to the damp course. Despite the aco drains being put in last week with this continued heavy rain...

Hello all. I recently had a roofer come out to look at my leaking guttering. When he came he showed me the downpipe was full of water and some moss etc. He kindly cleared it out for me but had told me that the downpipe just discharges to just under the blocks on my block paving. He showed me...

Hi Ive attached a pic of the block paving , i need a large area cleared of grass. also do i need to wait until spring for a dry period with any treatment? Thanks Ad.

Hi, I have to seal my block paving, and all the info says I need a Viton sprayer otherwise the rubber seals will perish. It's a job I'm going to do once, and I happen to have a spare old non-viton sprayer hanging around. The job will probably take me 2 hours max. Hate to be a part of the...

Hello, Have tried googling, reading paving expert etc, but can't seem to find any good comparison between the different brands of block paving on the market. Is there any real difference between the big ones? We've had various contractors out to quote for driveway work and each swears that...

Hi all, I'm planning on adding a short block paver apron between the footpath and my gravel driveway. My question is about how I keep the pavers in position given that they'll be driven over regularly. The pavers are only 50mm thick and so I don't think that simply haunching them where they...

Hi All, We have steps leading out from our back door which are made from block paving. A couple of these blocks have come loose and I'm looking for advice on how to secure them. Strangely, when I look under the loose blocks there appears to be no cement stuck to them. Can anyone offer some...

We got a delivery of sharp sand to use as the bedding layer under some block paving. Because of the location we couldnt leave it sat where it was delivered so we were just aiming to get the project done before this rain came back too hard. We got one section laid but then the rain came on too...

I’ve done a block paved patio at my old house (30sqm) a few years back so am clearly an expert..... but was after some input from those who might be a little more expert than me as I’ve just started the process of doing my drive but have not moved onto block selection yet. Firstly, choice of...

Hi I recently had a corner of my block paving done in the front driveway the bricks are red to match my existing driveway, but the existing driveway is dirty and paving is grey, what is the best way to clean the driveway paving so it’s original colour comes back is there a chemical cleaner...

Hi I’m looking to get this block paving done, I had a planted area with bricks which has been removed, also there is a virgin media cable there which needs building, Whats the best way to do the block paving what vase is needed, concrete or sand? Any advice would be great thank you

My understanding of an Aco drain in block paving is that it's visible on the surface of the BP. Is that correct? TIA

I am looking to get my driveway replaced and from what I've read I will need to either use permeable block paving, or direct surface water to a permeable or porous surface in front of the home. Due to the relative shortness of my drive I don't think directing the water away is possible. I...

Hi, A few years ago, we installed a block paving driveway- (the typical red bricks with black border etc) We're pretty bored of that look now and were wondering if we could potentially cheaply renovate the look by painting the blocks black and then sealing it to give the effect of those modern...

Hi, bit of a querie here. Also first post so go easy on me! :-) I'm just excavating to block pave my drive. However it seems the foundation project a lot further forward than the outside brickwork. Can I cut this and dig it away in line with the brick ready for hardcore etc??

Hi Guys, I'm new to the forums. Really signed up to ask a question, i have come across HiBond Block Paving sealer online but can't seem to find any reviews. Apparently it is also a DIY Product as they are selling 5l cans on Ebay. There website seems ok but i just wanted some more information...