In garden design, the selection of suitable pavement materials plays a crucial role in creating the overall landscape. As a common paving stone material, blue SLATE not only has beautiful and durable characteristics, but also can add a unique charm to the garden. This article explains how slabs...
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Shop Paving slabs 1. Mark out the patio Before you can start work on your patio, you first need to mark out and clear the area where you want to build it. Use abuilders squareandstringto mark out the size and shape of your patio. If you like, you can do a ‘dry lay’ of your...
At some point you’ve probably noticed tiny little piles of sand and soil next to pavements, sidewalks, or near the edge of buildings. This displaced dirt is likely to be the handiwork of pavement ants. Although originally from Europe, these pavement pests have made themselves at home in muc...
With brighter weather upon us, now is the time to get ready to entertain outdoors. Here a paving expert explains the do’s and don’ts of how to clean a patio.
Completing the concrete material takeoff will have you on the road to completing a successfulconcrete estimate. But at this point in the process, you've just figured out your material and labor costs. You still need to calculate your overhead, add some profit and prepare the proposal forms. ...
The two main reasons for the demand for paving are the practical use of them for walking safely and comfortably through a garden, and the aesthetic value the paving brings to a landscape design. One important point we must alert you to from the outset is that no matter what type, size, ...
Fixing them to paving slabs is not recommended, though, as a slab may crack into separate pieces when you drill into it. Or, even if the installation is successful, a thief might be able to lift the slab up, or just smash it to pieces with a sledgehammer!
How to install pavers. Step 1. Excavation Using spray paint and stakes, lay out rough outline. Step 1. (cont’d) Determine the finished grade. Calculate the excavation depth by adding: Paver thickness Sand or screenings layer (1”) Base material layer (4”-6”) ...
What Attracts Ants to Driveway Cracks? Ants prefer soft, dry, and well-aerated soils, which are common beneath traditional concrete driveways or those with paving slabs. Ants likewise appreciate the warmth that goes through the concrete and deep into the earth. This temperature may stimulate the...