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Thin blocks results in increased levels of paving failure

Ray — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT

The incidence of straight-sided paving block failure on trafficked areas and driveways is disturbingly high according to the Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA).

When it comes to paving, size matters.

Ray — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:00:00 GMT

The paving modules should preferably be modular not only to each other, but also to other industry standard products, so that one can combine cast concrete cobbles with clay brick, interlockers or exposed aggregate pavers, for example.

Beneath the Paving

Ray — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Proper base preparation is one of the most neglected features of residential paving.

What you should know about salt-chlorinated swimming pools

Ray — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:00:00 GMT

If you intend to use a salt-chlorinator for your swimming pool, consider carefully how you will deal with the edges of the pool.

Clay brick paving, real slate, cast concrete coping and several other types of pool surrounds are subject to a phenomenon known as salt attack, in which salt crystals form when splashed water evaporates from the coping surface.