Paving parking space on the verge

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Paving parking space on the verge

Our front verge is like a Venus fly trap for our friends' cars - they get bogged there regularly! That's why we are looking at the best way to pave the area out the front verge, so we don't have to spend the early hours of the morning digging our friends' cars out. There are lots of options for paving of course, but given our super soft dirt at the front, we need to be careful to find the right kind of paving that won't end up sinking. Our blog is all about how to choose the best parking area paving for your home.

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3 Tips for Preventing Cracks in Your New Pattern Pavers

12 December 2016
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Laying pattern imprinted pavers is a great way to bring life to a drab grey driveway. However, due to the intricacy of the designs on most pattern pavers, any cracks are likely to be much more noticeable than on standard concrete. All concrete pavers require regular maintenance to prevent cracking, but you can help prevent cracks in your new driveway before the first slab is laid. Read on for three tips for buying and installing pattern pavers to make them less likely to crack. Read More …

Considerations before Engaging In DIY Bitumen Repairs

6 April 2016
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Homeowners tend to favour bitumen driveways for their residence's due to how resilient as well as durable the material is. A bitumen driveway comprises gravel that has been compacted together using petroleum byproducts. These two compounds, the gravel and the petroleum residue, create a water resistant surface that with high load bearing capabilities. However, if you do not take the proper maintenance measures to keeping your bitumen driveway in good condition, it will eventually succumb to wear and tear. Read More …

Reasons to Opt For Permeable Asphalt Paving

23 March 2016
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Paving is an important aspect for most homes. However, the lifespan of your paving can greatly be compromised by exposure to the elements. One of the more common concerns when it comes to paving is water damage due to either rain or snow. If you are looking for an option that will not be susceptible to water damage yet will still be aesthetically appealing, you should contemplate permeable asphalt paving. Permeable asphalt paving allows water to seep through it without causing structural damage to the paving. Read More …

Pothole Repairs for Road Maintenance

15 January 2016
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Potholes are dangerous to motorists and are major causes of accidents, tyre bursts and deflations. They form as a result of weakness of the surface of the road.  As the weakness fractures develop, they continue to interlock and form a pattern referred to as crocodile cracking. The chunks of road surface between the crocodile cracks continue to loosen with the effects of traffic loads over the road by vehicles. Eventually, these loose chunks get picked out of the road surface, forming a pothole. Read More …

Why Treat Soil With Lime Before Any Construction Project?

9 September 2015
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The nature of soil needs to be considered before beginning any construction project, as the soil is what will support the weight of roads, buildings, residential homes, and driveways or parking lots. Many construction projects benefit when lime is poured over and mixed into the soil, making it stronger and more compact. There are many reasons to consider adding lime to any soil before building, and especially soil that is not quite ready for construction. Read More …