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Choosing Paving
Are you looking for inspiration or ideas on paving to create a stunning garden or driveway to enhance your home? There are so many different options to choose from, take your time with your decision and be creative. If you are having diffi culty in deciding, we can answer any questions you may have or recommend what would work best for your perfect paving project. Here is some advice and tips on helping you choose the perfect paving.
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WHY CHOOSE PAVING OVER OTHER METHODS ?
Paving your driveway or patio adds value to your property. Quick to install – Paving an average driveway can be completed in 3 days (including prep). Appearance – Paving enhances the look of any property. Variety of colours, textures and fi nishes – Paving to complement both traditional and contemporary surroundings. Durable – Paving bricks are long lasting and extremely durable with little maintenance. Bespoke design - There are so many variations of designs and patterns in laying paving, no two jobs are the same.
step 1 : choosing a colour
The key to choosing a successful paving colour is considering the colour scheme of your property and its surroundings in the garden from plants to walls. Decide if you want to compliment your house or make a statement by going with a contrasting palette.
TRADITIONAL
Are you looking for a traditional cobbled paving brick with that rustic natural weathered appearance? Choose Kingspave Cobble or Ashford.
MODERN
Do you require a modern smooth paving? Choose Castlepave Smooth or Larchfi eld.
ELEGANT
Are you looking for an exquisite, elegant paving brick to capture the sparkle and beauty of your property? Choose Granite or Glenbridge Paving.
PERMEABLE
Have you been instructed to install permeable block for fl ood prevention under SUDS? Choose our Permeable paving Range.
step 3 : choosing a complimentary product
CIRCLES
Have you considered adding a feature circle design? Circle kits are the best way to start any circular design as the kit includes all the specifi c shaped bricks to complete your circle pattern.
SETTS
Setts are small cobbles that are used to add the fi nishing touch to any paving project. Their versatility make them ideal for a border, to extend circles or for a curved path.
KERBS
To achieve that perfect fi nish, we offer kerbs to complement any of the Barleystone paving bricks. Kerbs are adaptable for use in pathways, the construction of steps or in any paved area.
step 4 : choosing a pattern
RANDOM
Our 3-Size Mix is varied brick sizes within each pack, giving a random laying pattern. This is available in the Kingspave Cobble, Castlepave Smooth, Glenbridge and Ashford ranges.
HERRINGBONE
Ideal for areas with heavy traffi c but can be used for any Larchfi eld installation.
BASKETWEAVE
Mainly used for areas with light foot traffi c but can also be installed in driveways.
STRETCHER BOND
Ideal for narrow spaces like pathways as it can be designed to appear wider.