{"id":1812,"date":"2020-11-09T12:10:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T10:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/styleandcraftpaving.co.za\/wp\/?p=1812"},"modified":"2025-07-28T10:44:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:44:43","slug":"a-step-by-step-guide-to-perfect-paving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/styleandcraftpaving.co.za\/wp\/a-step-by-step-guide-to-perfect-paving\/","title":{"rendered":"A Step-By-Step Guide To Perfect Paving"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1812\" class=\"elementor elementor-1812\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1090d902 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1090d902\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-384e82c4\" data-id=\"384e82c4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-670dfe3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"670dfe3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Advantages of using concrete pavers:<\/li><li>Standard sizes are available, with strict length, width and height tolerances.<\/li><li>Aesthetics: shape, colours and textures.<\/li><li>Easy to cut.<\/li><li>Do not shrink.<\/li><li>Gives good traction.<\/li><li>Once laid, concrete pavers are:<\/li><li>Dense and durable.<\/li><li>Able to withstand severe weather and heavy loads without loosing structural integrity.<\/li><li>Easy to clean.<\/li><li>Relatively easy to remove to improve drainage or repair utilities below.<\/li><\/ul><p>Choosing the right paver &#8211; The paver must be strong enough for the application. (Interlocking pavers give better performance under heavy traffic.<\/p><p>SABS Approved Pavers Recommended.<br \/>Length and width: +\/- 2mm, height +\/- 3mm Spacers or lugs: not more than 3mm (provide uniform gaps for jointing sand) Bevels help water drainage and reduces chipping.<\/p><p>Always order more bricks than the size of the job to allow for breakages and cutting. {Between 5 &amp; 10%}<\/p><p>Always ensure that levels allow for good drainage. If necessary add gully or suitable drainage systems to ensure excess water is drained off the paving area as quickly as possible.<\/p><p>Base Stabilisation<\/p><p>Why stabilise base course?<br \/>Improve strength of sub grade.<br \/>Specified by an Engineer.<br \/>Area to be used by heavy vehicle traffic.<br \/>Around fixtures, manholes, drains etc.<\/p><p>How do we stabilise?<br \/>Mix one bag of cement per 15m2 of area.<br \/>Spread cement evenly over surface.<br \/>Dig in using a spade until no grey streaks of cement can be seen.<br \/>Compact using a plate compactor or Bomag.<br \/>Sprinkle with water to activate cement.<\/p><p>Laying tips<br \/>Choose 1 pattern and stick to it. Mixing patterns could compromise the strength of the paving.<br \/>If using Stretcher Bond in a driveway make sure that the pattern runs across the driveway.<br \/>Start paving from the lowest point, work uphill.<br \/>Mark bricks to indicate rodding eyes below.<br \/>Use a hosepipe where curves will be then mark bricks with builders chalk before cutting.<br \/>To avoid damaging textured bricks, fit a rubber mat under the plate of the compactor before compacting.<\/p><p>View our <a href=\"https:\/\/styleandcraftpaving.co.za\/wp\/cement-paving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concrete Pavers Gallery<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Advantages of using concrete pavers: Standard sizes are available, with strict length, width and height tolerances. Aesthetics: shape, colours and textures. Easy to cut. Do not shrink. Gives good traction. Once laid, concrete pavers are: Dense and durable. Able to withstand severe weather and heavy loads without loosing structural integrity. Easy to clean. 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