The Smart Paving blog - Page 7
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
Resin bound driveway edges: why thin feathered finishes are a warning sign
A resin bound wearing course needs a considered termination wherever it meets another surface.
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Re-sanding block paving: when it helps and when it does not
Jointing material is an important part of a block-paved surface.
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Planning a driveway installation around parking, deliveries and the school run
A driveway project affects more than the surface being replaced.
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Can a rain garden work beside a driveway?
A rain garden can help bring planting and water management into the same frontage, but it is a designed feature rather than an ordinary flower bed…
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Designing a patio for shade: material, drainage and algae care
A shaded patio may remain damp longer and collect more leaves than an open sunny area.
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Glossy or restrained imprinted concrete: choosing a sealer finish
Sealer can influence both the protection and appearance of imprinted concrete.
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Is resin bound slippery when wet? Texture, slope and maintenance
A resin bound surface can provide a textured finish, but no outdoor paving should be described as slip-proof in every condition.
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Driveway borders: single, double or contrasting block edging?
A border finishes the visible edge of a block driveway, but its purpose is not purely decorative.
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