Paving & Driveways

17 articles

• Block Paving Installation: Sub-Base & Sand Guide UK
  Block paving installation to BS 7533-3: sub-base depths, sharp sand laying course, herringbone pattern, soldier course, vibrating plate compaction and joint sealing
• Block Paving Repair: Lifting & Re-Laying Sunken Areas
  Block paving repair: five common failure causes (sub-base, edge, roots, washout, impact), lift radius, laying course top-up and replacement block matching
• Block Paving vs Resin vs Tarmac: Driveway Comparison Guide
  Driveway material comparison (cost, lifespan, SuDS compliance, repairability): block paving, resin bound and tarmac
• Concrete Driveway Slabs: Mix Design & Cracking Guide UK
  Concrete driveway slab: C32/40 XC4 XF3 mix, A142 mesh at mid-depth, induced contraction joints at 3–3.5m, 7-day moist cure, plastic and drying shrinkage crack control
• Driveway Drainage Channels: ACO vs Linear & Soakaway Guide
  Driveway drainage channels: ACO/Marshalls/Brett product comparison, EN 1433 load classes, Approved Document H discharge hierarchy, soakaway connection detail
• Driveway Gradient Requirements: Falls, Drainage & Levels UK
  Driveway gradient design: 1:60 minimum drainage fall, 1:8 maximum vehicular gradient, approach/departure/breakover angles, off-highway parking minimum 4.8m × 2.4m
• Driveway Planning Permission UK: The 5m² SuDS Rule 2024
• Dropped Kerb Application: Highways Approval & Visibility Splays
  Dropped kerb application: Highways Act 1980 S184, visibility splays by speed limit, council vs approved contractor installation routes, S278 for larger schemes
• Marshalls Register of Approved Contractors: UK Guide 2024
  Marshalls Register Approved Installers: vetting process, 10-year product and workmanship guarantee, comparison with Accredited tier and competitor schemes
• Natural Stone Paving: Sandstone, Slate & Granite Guide
  Natural stone paving: Indian sandstone vs Yorkshire stone vs slate vs granite, full mortar bed (BS 7533-12), 8–12mm joints, sealing for iron-stain prevention
• Pattern Imprinted Concrete: UK Installation & Sealing Guide
  Pattern imprinted concrete: base slab specification, surface hardener and release agent application, stamping window timing, sealing and re-sealing maintenance
• Paving Edge Restraints: Concrete Haunching Guide UK
  Paving edge restraints: concrete-haunched edge specification, soldier courses, KSL/KAL kerb selection for vehicular use, why flexible edging fails on driveways
• Paving Near DPC: Minimum 150mm Gap & Why It Matters
  Paving near DPC: 150mm clearance rule per Approved Document C and BS 8000-3, French drain mitigation, threshold accessibility detail and chemical DPC retrofit
• Resin Bonded vs Resin Bound Driveways: SUDS & Longevity
  Resin bonded vs resin bound: permeability, depth, application method, SuDS compliance, longevity and aesthetic comparison with selection guidance
• Resin Bound Paving UK: Mix Ratios, Depth & SUDS Guide
  Resin bound paving: aggregate selection, 7.5–8% resin ratio, primer use, trowel technique, 15–18mm depth on porous asphalt base, UV-stable aliphatic resin specification
• SuDS Driveway Regulations: 5m² Planning Permission Rule
  SuDS rule for front driveways: GPDO Class F 5m² impermeable threshold, three compliance routes, permeable surface options and BRE 365 soakaway sizing
• Tarmac Driveway Installation: Sub-Base & Layer Depths UK
  Tarmac driveway construction: 150mm Type 1 sub-base, 50mm AC 20 binder, 25–30mm AC 6 surface, edge restraints, lay-and-roll temperature window 90–160°C