Introduction

Block paving is one of the beautiful gifts that can give to your home. It will make your house look complete and visually appealing. But, do you know how to lay block pavement yourself? No. Here we are to help you out on the same.

Steps to Lay Block Paving

Follow The Steps Given Below To Lay Your Block Pavement:

Excavation

The first step to lay block paving is to dig about 150 mm below the ground next to the area where the pavement is going to be laid. To excavate, dig using a spade or a shovel. You can even hire London paving contractors for the same. If you are excavating a flat area, it is significant to create a slope of 1 cm for the drainage of rainwater.

Edge Moderation

Create a foundation of 100mm, using a mixture of cement and ballast in a 1:6 ratio. Create a line using a string to serve you as a guide to lay down your blocks. After laying down the mixture, place the concrete block one by one, fixing it onto the mixture using a mallet. Hammer them a little. 

Alternate Base

The next step to London block paving is applying a supporting layer of stone 100 mm deep. It is, therefore, done to make sure that the pavement is durable. Use MOT Type-1 that is made up of granite or basalt to lay a layer for the alternate base. Level the base six to seven times with a compactor to fully pack the base.

Laying Sand

After you have created the alternate base, it is time to lay some on it. It will bridge the gap between the alternate base and the final pavement. Apply 50 mm of wet sand on it and compact it down with a vibrating plate compactor. Therefore, this step will ensure screeding of the pavement.

Lay Down the Pavers

Now, lay down the pavers on the sand, starting from one corner to the other. You can even do London block paving from a separate border or edge. Go your way halfway up and put it down in a straight line. According to your design and planning, blocks must be placed 10-15 mm above the desired line.

Final Touch

Once the construction company have finished laying the block paving, give final touches to the pavement. Keep putting sand over it until all the gaps are filled.