The Smart Paving blog - Page 11
Driveway & paving notes, from a Bristol crew.
Buyer's advice, planning permission explainers and case studies from jobs we've done across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
From the journal
Ashlar or cobble-effect imprinted concrete: choosing the right scale
Ashlar and cobble-effect patterns create very different impressions on an imprinted concrete driveway.
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What the driveway sub-base does—and why depth is site-specific
The sub-base supports the surface and helps distribute loading into the ground.
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Resin bound and resin bonded: two different surfaces explained
Resin bound and resin bonded sound similar, but they describe different ways of combining resin and stone.
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45° or 90° herringbone: which way should driveway blocks run?
Herringbone can run diagonally across a driveway or square to its boundary.
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A dropped kerb in Bristol: checks to make before paving the frontage
A paved front garden does not by itself give you an approved vehicle crossing over the pavement.
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Porcelain or sandstone for a Bristol patio? Compare everyday use
Porcelain and sandstone offer different kinds of patio character.
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Is imprinted concrete permeable? Planning drainage around a sealed surface
Conventional sealed imprinted concrete is not a permeable paving system.
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What base does a resin bound driveway need?
The aggregate blend is the visible part of a resin bound driveway, but the base determines much of its support and drainage.
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