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Which are the most stunning driveway designs of 2017?
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Resin Bound Driveways are becoming very popular but how long will they last?

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Pattern Imprinted Concrete  comes in a range of patterns and colours.

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Contemporary Block Paving needs to be permeable but what exactly does this mean?

Permeable Paving Explained

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Driveways

We don’t think patterned concrete drives are losing their appeal, do you?

Patterned concrete drives have been a popular driveway surfacing product for many years both in the U.S.A and here in the UK. But there is a threat. Resin is becoming more and more popular. In […]

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Driveway Cleaning

Do you want to save money on your power wash driveway cost?

The biggest power wash driveway cost is your time (and cost of water, if you’re on a water meter). If you have the time get out there with a pair of wellies and feel the […]

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Block Paving

Gorgeous Block Paving Driveways

Gorgeous block paving driveways can really enhance the look and value of any property. Just take a look at some of the unique and beautiful designs below. The bordering of the lighter coloured blocks by […]

Marshalls Drivesys Riven Stone
Block Paving

Marshalls Drivesys Riven Stone-Dull Choice?

Why choose Marshalls Drivesys Riven Stone? Marshalls Drivesys Riven Stone blocks are a popular choice for driveway surfacing and are available in 3 colours: Golden (like above) Silver Grey Basalt Marshalls Drivesys Riven stone blocks […]

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Driveways

Driveway cleaning

A driveway cleaning routine is the best way to make your driveway stand out, year after year. Glance around your neighbourhood! It will quickly become apparent who takes pride in the appearance of their home […]

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Driveway Cost

How Much do Driveways Cost? Do you really Want to Know?

It’s the question on everybody’s lips; just how much do driveways cost? What’s the price? C’mon how much? Just tell me the price! Between £1,000 and £40,798 – and anywhere in between. Seriously, there are a number […]

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Resin Driveways

A quick guide to driveway resin

Many people contact us regarding resin driveways and ask which driveway resin is best. We can all see this popular driveway surfacing product is taking the UK by storm…is this surprising when you look at […]

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Block Paving

A must have guide to driveway paving options

If you have traveled around Europe you will know the UK and US stand out with both the variety of driveway paving options and unique designs. That isn’t to say the UK and US don’t […]

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Resin Driveways

Problems with resin drives?

6 common resin drive problems Resin drive problems usually stem from unprofessional and/or inexperienced installations. Here is a list of 6 common problems and how to avoid them. 1. Resin drives problems – Getting the right […]

resin bound driveways pros and cons
Driveways

Resin Bound Driveways Pros and Cons

Resin Bound Driveways Pros and Cons If you are really considering a resin bound driveway it’s important to weigh up all the resin bound driveways pros and cons. Make sure you watch the video first! […]

resin bound driveways
Driveways

Resin Bound Driveways the 13 most asked questions

What types of resin are available for resin bound driveways? The two main types of resin suitable for resin bound driveways are: Aliphatic Polyurethane – UV stable – This is the best option for driveways, […]

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Driveway Maintenance

Low maintenance driveways – TOP two paving surfacing products

Low maintenance driveways – The Top Two Firstly, forget block paving as a low maintenance driveways choice- blocks will require a sealer to stop organic growth. And there is no guarantee! But if block paving […]

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Driveways

3 pattern imprinted concrete problems to avoid for summer 2017

Below we reveal 3 pattern imprinted concrete problems that are quite common and ever so easy to avoid: 1.Mixing/pouring 2.Puddling 3. Printing It’s all in the mix – Pattern Imprinted Concrete Problems – Number 1 […]

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Driveway Cost

Imprinted concrete driveways cost per square metre

When you’ve got to the stage of talking imprinted concrete driveways cost per square metre all the tough decision making around choosing a driveway surfacing product, colour and design are over. Now, it’s all about […]

Driveways

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Installation wash off

The pattern imprinted concrete installation wash off is an important part of the overall driveway installation process. After a driveway area has been excavated, stoned up and had drainage installed (if necessary) then with weather […]

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Driveway Cleaning

Why are printed concrete driveways so incredibly good?

There are a number of reasons why printed concrete driveways are outstandingly and below are some of those reasons: Printed concrete driveways can look awesome   When professionally installed and lovingly cared for pattern imprinted […]

Driveways

Stone Cobbles vs Pattern Imprinted Cobble

Stone Cobbles are unique to the UK and many Olde World villages and small towns still have authentic cobble streets. They became popular as a road building material in the 1400s but date back as […]

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Pattern imprinted concrete

Concrete Driveway Ideas

Pattern imprinted concrete comes in a variety of colours and patterns which satisfy the most demanding decorative paving needs. In this post we’ll take a look at some concrete driveway ideas. If you’re new here […]

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Block Paving

Paving Designs Block Paving

Paving designs with block paving have moved a long way from simple herringbone and basketweave layouts commonly seen in the 1980s and 1990s. In this post we’ll take a look at some inspiring designs using […]

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Block Paving

A must have guide to driveway paving options

If you have traveled around Europe you will know the UK and US stand out with both the variety of driveway paving options and unique designs. That isn’t to say the UK and US don’t […]

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Block Paving

Block Paving Manufacturing

To many people block paving manufacturing is about as exciting as looking at a brick wall. But to us it is exciting! And we’re going to share a bit of that enthusiasm and excitement with […]

why has my block paving sank on my driveways
Block Paving

Why has my block paving sank?

Why has my block paving sank? It’s irritating and gradually happens over years. If block paving is left to sink it can become a trip hazard and for late night stragglers potentially dangerous. Exceptional cause […]

channel drainage con-crete block
Block Paving

Channel Drainage – Don’t throw money down the drain?

Channel drainage for driveways The most popular linear (straight line) drainage systems for driveways are channel drainage systems. These usually come in 1 metre lengths of recycled polypropylene or concrete, and you see them everywhere. […]

aco drainage system
Block Paving

Aco drainage system – WARNING – Do not use if parking private jet

ACO drainage system for driveways Selecting the right Aco drainage system can make the difference between a great driveway and an awesomely magnificent one. Aco systems have been used throughout the world for over 50 […]

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Pattern imprinted concrete. Can you spot the mistake?

by Steve Goldstone in Pattern imprinted concrete

Pattern Imprinted Concrete There is a major mistake in the pattern imprinted concrete driveway. But before we jump to that, let’s fill in some other details. The printing pattern is called cobble. This type of [...]

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