How Do You Lay Concrete Paving Blocks On Parkings Or Driveways?
Before paving block work commences an inspection of the area should be carried out. Its important to check the earth work tolerances, sufficient slopes for drainage at least a minimum of two percent. Also ensure correct levels to allow the finished paving to tie with the rest of the buildings or manhole covers. Another item to consider is the edge restraints like road curbs, channels for drainage and if main building works are complete. Once the parking or driveway is ready for paving blocks laying select the pattern, shape, thickness, quality and color required. Confirm the earthworks for levels and compaction. Select and erect the necessary edge restraints or currbs. Place the bedding materials and moisten the base. Lay screeding rails on the sub base for making levels. Spread the bedding sand between the rails and smoothen with a screeding board. Fill all pockets with two passes using sand. As the paving blocks are laid ensure bedding materials reach the curbs. Remove screed rails a
