Block Paving Drive Query

[Toonlad]

I've got a new block paved double drive laid which I am more than happy with, but the wet weather last week has slowed down the drying out process of the sand in the joints.....I was advised that once these were all dried out and the excess sand swept off, I could then spread some Kiln Sand into the joints to finish it all off.

What is the importance of this kiln sand?

Could I sweep out the damp gritty sand from the joints to speed up the process, as everything is all "locked" together by the plater they used.....?

 

[mikric]

Some one correct me if i am wrong but the kiln dried sand should have been put on and brushed loosely over the surface then wacker plated to force and vibrate the fine sand into the joints thus keying them together hence the term key block paving . Thats how i usually do it anyway.

 

[mikric]

Some one correct me if i am wrong but the kiln dried sand should have been put on and brushed loosely over the surface then wacker plated to force and vibrate the fine sand into the joints thus keying them together hence the term key block paving . Thats how i usually do it anyway.

The sharp sand should only be used under the blocks not on the top , usually its the pavers job to put the kiln dryed sand in as its part of the process, how come its now your job ?

 

[Thermo]

no you dont need correcting, they should have added the kiln dreid sand and vibraterd it after its been swept off. May have left a bag just to allow him to top up if needed