The Smart Paving blog - Page 6
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
Keeping soil and garden debris off permeable paving
Permeable paving should be designed to manage rainwater, not used as a storage area for soil, sand or compost.
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Patio steps: planning comfortable changes in level
Steps should be planned with the patio, not added wherever the final levels happen to leave a drop.
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A stone-effect imprinted concrete patio is not laid stone: what to expect
Imprinted concrete can reproduce the impression of stone textures and joints, but it remains a concrete surface.
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Cracks beneath a resin driveway: why the old base matters
A decorative resin bound layer does not make an unstable base stable.
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White patches on new block paving: is it fading or efflorescence?
White or pale patches on new concrete blocks can be alarming when the colour looked richer on the sample.
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Planning a new driveway around an electric-vehicle charger
A driveway replacement is a useful time to coordinate the position and cable route for an electric-vehicle charger.
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Autumn driveway care: leaves, channels and the route to your door
Autumn maintenance is mainly about keeping ordinary access and drainage features clear.
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How much space does a patio dining area really need?
A dining patio needs more room than the outline of the table.
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