Recommend Me: Block Paving Workers

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

Tiz what we did. You missed out the hardcore....very important

When you DIY, it's always important to have some decent hardcore before wacking.

Originally Posted by BigBaddad

When you DIY, it's always important to have some decent hardcore before wacking.

I agree lol

Originally Posted by tinpants

The idea of putting the kiln dried sand on before wacking is to allow the wacker to vibe the sand into the spaces between the blocks thereby locking them together. I've done literally acres of block paving in the course of my business and also do tarmac and stamped concrete.

2 layers of type 1 GSB in 75mm increments is what I'd recommend with the geotextile on top. I used to use sharp sand to lay the paviors on but switched to stone dust as it binds together better post wacking. Just make sure you keep it dry as it turns to porridge in the rain - it'll be fine once its laid though.

As regards costings, it all depends on the blocks you opt for, but I would say that if you went for something like Marshall's Driveline 50, you shouldn't be paying much more than £70 per sq m laid. The price of £5000 for 50 sq m is way OTT IMHO. I would be expecting it to sing "God Save The Queen" whenever I drove on it for that price!!!!

Hope this has been of some assistance. If you need any more help / advice then drop me a pm.

Very much so mate, thank you - I've spoken to the wife last night about it and agreed that if the driveway company can do it to my spec, but for £3000 ono then we'll get it done by them. If not then its a DIY job.

Matt, prob already mentioned it but get John to give you a quote - we'll pop up and see him next time I'm round yours. Pretty much guarantee he'll be cheaper than most, and you've seen his workmanship round my gaff...

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by tinpants

The idea of putting the kiln dried sand on before wacking is to allow the wacker to vibe the sand into the spaces between the blocks thereby locking them together. I've done literally acres of block paving in the course of my business and also do tarmac and stamped concrete.

I was aware of how the blocks locked together, the reason I vibrated/rattled the blocks without the kiln dried sand was to ease tight joints, tighten loose joints and level off imperfections in the blocks. This is what was recommended to me. After that it was sweep sand to fill joints, vibe, sweep sand, vibe, repeat until joints take no more sand.

Again as you are a professional I'll bow to your knowledge. It is reassuring to know I probably went OTT on my drive

Originally Posted by Roberrrrt

Matt, prob already mentioned it but get John to give you a quote - we'll pop up and see him next time I'm round yours. Pretty much guarantee he'll be cheaper than most, and you've seen his workmanship round my gaff...

Never even thought about John tbh, might be worth a shout that.

[timwilky]

Originally Posted by speedplay

Dave preston.

He has the accent, heritage and will sleep after beer.




Plus hes a pikey.

Corrected. Please do not hurt poor Dave's feeling with the use of the 'W' word. It is hard enough just getting out of bed

[timwilky]

Careful with the wacking, neighbours p1ss poor job had an extra complication after it started sinking. The pikey had smashed the clay sewer pipes that ran down the centre of their drive. Unfortunately our sewer runs into their garage where there is a manhole, then down their drive. Nice garage when it all backed up.

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

Tiz what we did. You missed out the hardcore....very important

Here you go

Whats the minimum loading you'd want from the wacker?