Driveway Options?

Davesnave

The page in the resource I posted at the start which covers gravel drives is this one:


http://www.pavingexpert.com/gravel01.htm


The details are in the second part of that page.


Nowhere does it say you need to dig down 1 metre. 250mm would be the absolute maximum.
.

The rest of the construction is all there.


Weedkiller is only used on the surface, when it has weeds. Obviously the only place weeds grow on a slabbed surface is in the gap between them.


That's it from me.:)

bery_451

Hi coming back to this thread I looked on pavingexpert site many thanks and decided to get the whole back garden covered in Patio Paving Slabs instead of block paving as block paving is more expensive.

When I say whole I mean right up to the total 4 sides that is 1 brick wall and 3 wooden fences. The brick wall is obviously level and straight however my neighbourly wooden fences are not level and straight so my back garden is not like a perfect square or rectangle shape more like a rhombus or trapezoid shape you know what I mean.

Which pattern of laying patio slabs is recommended for my back garden shape?

If I decide to take the patio concrete slabs right up to the fences and brick wall then do I require some sort of edging to separate the the patio slabs from those 4 sides or what do I use instead for a neat and tidy finish for the sides or what do I use for a neat and tidy perimeter outline of the patio?

If edging is required then what edging is recommended for wooden fences that are not level/straight and what edging is recommended for brick walls?

Also what edging is required around wooden gate posts/fences for a neat finish or is it just doing cutouts on the patio slabs to make it fit these and filling gaps with mortar?

armchaireconomist

In the nicest possible way, i think you need to speak to a professional.

bery_451

Hoping to DIY it myself this nice summer were having. Haven't got the £££££ for a professional.