What Is Pavement Blocks?
Block paving, also known as brick paving, is a commonly used decorative method of creating a pavement or hardstanding. The main benefit of bricks over other materials is that individual bricks can later be lifted up and replaced. This allows for remedial work to be carried out under the surface of the paving without leaving a lasting mark once the paving bricks have been replaced. Typical areas of use would be for driveways, pavement, patios, town centres, pedestrian precincts and more commonly in road surfacing. Bricks are typically made of concrete or clay, though other composite materials are also used. Each has its own means of construction. The biggest difference is the way they set hard ready for use. A clay brick has to be fired in a kiln to bake the brick hard. A concrete brick has to be allowed to set. The concrete paving bricks are a porous form of brick formed by mixing small stone hardcore, dyes, cement and sand and other materials in various amounts.
How Does Pavement Blocks Work?
The SuDS Manual published by CIRIA in 2015 defines block paving as: ‘Paving designed to allow rainwater falling onto the surface or runoff discharged over the surface to infiltrate through the joints or voids between the blocks into the underlying pavement structure.
What Are Pavement Blocks Made Of?
There are basically two types of paver blocks, one is made of concrete and the other is made of kiln-fired clay. There are pros and cons to both and you can choose one depending upon the purpose you are building the block paved surface for. That said, you cannot go wrong by choosing either one of the two types
How Thick Should Concrete Be For Pavements?
Most concrete pavers used at residential locations are 2 3/8″ (60mm) thick. Commercial pavers, especially for use on streets, are usually 3 1/8″ (80mm) thick. You could use either thickness at your home. 2 3/8″ pavers are thick enough and strong enough to be used as residential driveways.
How Long Do Pavement Blocks Last?
50 to 100 years
The durability of pavers will depend a lot on the type, but usually, they can last 50 to 100 years (even longer). Unlike concrete slabs or asphalt, pavers can be easily repaired without replacing the whole thing.
Pavement Blocks Prices In Ghana:
A pavement block in Ghana ranges between GH¢ 3.00 to GH¢ 15.00 This price range depends on the shape and design that you want.