Brick and Concrete Block Paving

Specialists in the supply of concrete moulds & supplies for concrete precasters

There are two types of block paving manufactured in similar sizes. The concrete block is made by pouring concrete into a mould, while the brick is kiln fired. Both types are available in a range of thicknesses from 40 mm to 100 mm. For domestic use it is the 40 mm to 60 mm which are the most suitable. For road and footpath construction 80 mm thick units are used while 100mm thick blocks are used for exceptional loads such as handling heavy traffic to ports and airports and truck yards.

While there are a wide variety of sizes and shapes being sold there is a standard rectangular block measuring 100mmx200mmx50-100mm with exactly 50 blocks per square metre used by most manufacturers. This allows great interchangeability, due to having this standard block and offers a great deal of flexibility for design.

Very little maintenance is required once the blocks have been laid. It is only necessary to sweep occasionally to remove the dust and debris that may have accumulated. If any algae is noticed to the building up on them the use of a pressure washer will remove it safely. A general were weedkiller can be used once or twice a year to deter the growth of mosses and weeds in the sand joints.

The four most popular patterns used in block paving is that of herringbone, stretcher bond, basket weave and diagonal herringbone. Designs are appearing such as cobble stone providing an increasing variety of styles shapes, colours and sizes. The cobble stone blocks at present are available in three sizes from 40 mm by 40 mm to 100 mm by 100 mm.

It is common practice to surrounded jobs such as a driveway with a soldier course around the edges, laid to contrast with the driveways general colour and design.

Full instructions are included with every mould purchase

Some popular patterns used with standard concrete blocks

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