Re: concrete/block paving look alike drives

"Netty" <tfi_no_spam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi all
>
> We're thinking of replacing our gravel driveway with one of these concrete
> block paving look alike type drives that seem to be quiet popular at the
> moment. We've had block paving in the past, which was rather expensive to
> instal and was a pain to keep weed free.> Do any of you have any
> experience of these concrete lookalike block paving drives? What are the
> pitfalls?

> I dont want to risk pulling a name out of Yellow Pages but I dont know
> anyone who's had one done :(
> Have you had one done? Would you recommend the installer/builder? Or is
> there anyone I should avoid?
> Email me off list if you'd rather not make a public comment.
> Thanks for your time.
> Netty
> In Lincoln

>
They tend to be used more for commercial properties such as petrol stations
and car retailers and are produced by pressing patterned rubber mats into
coloured wet concrete.

I've seen one at a residential property up in the Highlands and it looked OK
although the colour faded fairly quickly. You'll need to consider drainage
but then hopefully the Company installing the drive should be aware of
potential problems and advise you accordingly.

For an impartial opinion, speak to Julie at Dalestone in N.Hykeham.

Regardless which covering you eventually choose, bare in mind also, that
crazy paving isn't all it's cracked up to be. :¬)
>
Andrew


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