Block Paving Driveways Leicester

What Does Block Paving Installation Involve? 

A driveway should not just function; it should add a perfect blend of flair, durability, and desirability to create a perfect first impression to any residential or commercial property.  Block paving Leicester is a common decorative and functional method of creating a durable driveway.  However, block paving must be right for you to enjoy the many advantages it has to offer.  But how do you know that the contractor you hired did a good job?  If you plan on having a DIY project, how do you ensure that you do it right?  Here is a guide about what successful installation block paving driveways Leicester entails. 

The ten steps of laying block paving Leicester -

Marking out: this is the first block paving installation steps that entail marking the exact area where the block paving will be laid.  You can do this using a string line or a spray marker.  If you are considering a large block paving project, it is important to have construction plan that defines the project and materials to be used. 

Excavation: the entire area where the block paving will be laid must be excavated.  Hence, you should hire a leicester block paving contractor or hire excavators, concrete breakers ect , after which you will need to dipose of the excavated spoils where skips or a grab lorry will be required. 

Sub-base: cover the intire excavated area with a geo-membrane, this will prevent the hardcore migrating into the sub-soils and aids drainage, spread and compact a sub-base using type 1 mot stone or millwaste.  Note that, the thickness should be at least 150mm and laid in incriments of 50mm and compacted after each layer is laid. 

Edging stone: you will require an edge restraint to keep the blocks in place; utilize the existing kerb or lay your preferred edging stone.  Note that, the edging stones must be laid and secured with at least 75mm of concrete . 

Laying course: spread, level out and compact coarse sand using a vibrating plate.  using screding rods or a trained rake hand screed the sand to a consistent block paving Leicester finish height.  The coarse sand should be approximately 30mm thick and no more than 50mm. 

Laying the blocks: press the blocks closely together as they settle into the coarse sand. The majority of block paving have intergrated spacing burs which leave a small joint, if this is not the case then spacing burs will be required. 

Aligning and cutting in: ensure that the blocks are aligned as per your preferred pattern.  Use a string line to check their alignment.  Blocks must be laid with overlapping joints to form a strong bond, once the block paving has been laid you may need to cut in the blocks that meet the edges this is done using a disk cutter or a block paving splitter.  Fit the gully and man hole covers as required. 

Jointing: using a soft brush spread kiln dried jointing sand over the block paving.  Ensure that the sand gets to every joint,sweep off excess sand and compact using a virbrating plate making a miniumum of two passes.  Repeat this cycle until every joint is completely covered with sand. 

Conclusion -:

Whether or not you intend to engage a contractor, knowing block pavers Leicester, installation procedures is important.  You can use the knowledge to inspect the job and ensure that you get value for your money.