Paving slab for laying on sloping ground has inward sloping edges to retain spacing gap when laid on uneven groundAn improved design of paving slab has a decorative top layer and a supporting main body. The edges of the slab have a vertical profile at the upper part and an inwards sloping...
Paving slab for laying drains, consisting of artificial stone, concrete, a plastic/granite mixture or the like, the surface of which is divided into cuboid relief-like projections by dummy joints. The paving slab is characterised in that the cross-section of the rectangular slab (1) is of sl...
More on laying herringbone patterns Tumbled Slate Pavers For those looking for a more aged appearance, tumbled slate pavers are also sold by some suppliers. These are 'perfect' pavers, prepared in the usual way, but then put into a huge tumbling drum, similar to an empty concrete mixer,...
This effect is achieved by incorporating one or more cutouts (6) to form a hollow space, at a small interval from the peripheral edges of the slab (5), in its underside (2), leaving an edge laying strip. There may be a number of such hollows, leaving layout strips arranged in a ...
Complex paving patterns should be executed in smaller units, which makes the material cheaper Many DIY handbooks show paving laid on to dabs of mortar, usually one at each corner and one in the centre. This is generally considered bad practice as it leaves a high proportion of the slab unsup...
Essentially you can lay a paving slab on any surface but you need to think about what will be the end result. If you just wanted to utilise the odd slab as a stepping stone then will a little ground manipulation and sand you could effectively provide a stone that can be stepped on. Ho...
Some gratings can be completely removed from their frame, some are hinged, and there are various bar patterns to suit different uses. Double-triangular gratings such as the model shown on the left above, should be used in high-speed traffic applications as they are non-rocking and therefore ...
Proper laying of slabs Waterproofing and drain tile The outcome of the whole process, starting with excavation, is a job site that is ready for carpenters. With each concrete foundation and slab project, we ensure that your project meets the required accuracy with the greatest efficiency. ...
Stamped concrete is an easy way to spice up your driveway or patio. Oahu Concrete Paving has the tools and knowledge to make this happen. Choose from a wide variety of patterns and textures to create a space that is uniquely yours. ...
Pavers are interlocking blocks, bricks, or stones, which are laid down individually over a large area, while stamped concrete is poured out in a single slab which then has a design stamped into it. While both paving materials have advantages and disadvantages, stamped concrete is the most cost...