Over time, it’s not uncommon for your paved driveway, patio or walkway to develop sunken areas. When it comes to paving installations, small sunken areas are an unfortunate reality. Fortunately, brick paving is relatively easy to fix when there’s an issue. So, what causes paving to sink? Shaky Ground When it comes to low spots, […]
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Autumn is here and that means cooler weather but also beautiful outdoor scenery. Together, these two features make Autumn the perfect season to spend more time outdoors. By applying the right elements in your own outdoor space, your home will be the entertainment and relaxation hub of the season. Here are a few elements to
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This year has been a particularly crazy one, with Covid 19 hitting all of us hard. You\’ve had time though to spend at home and come up with ideas to possibly improve the outside landscape. You may be looking to upgrade your paving… Consider the following trends: 1. Easy-clean trends. Many homeowners have limited time
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Whether you’re relaxing with a good book or having cocktails with friends, a paved patio makes an excellent addition to your house with unlimited possibilities. So, if you’re thinking about adding a patio to your house, here are some reasons why it’s a smart move. Increases Your Home’s Value A house with a paved patio
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There are a lot of factors to consider when landscaping your garden. Do you want plants that grow back every year or that require replanting? Do you have a green thumb and garden regularly or prefer gardening to plant and forget? Regardless of how green your thumbs may be, succulents are one of the easiest types
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A well-paved driveway adds many benefits to your home, from enhancing the value of property to improving the overall look of the home. Driveway paving in particular, is becoming more popular as people turn to creative alternatives to tar and concrete driveways. Brick driveways can withstand the elements Bricks used in driveway paving can withstand
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To pave or not to pave… that is the question! You’ve heard so much about the pros and cons of paving, that you’re confused. We understand. Some of our customers felt the same way before their paving was installed, too. We spent some time answering their concerns before they made the ultimate decision, and turns
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Efflorescence is a white residue that looks like a white powder on top of the pavers or a white scum type smear in the paving brick. Efflorescence is seemingly prevalent with all types of paving and while its presence on a recently laid patio or driveway can disappoint the homeowner, they sometimes feel that the
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We may enjoy our gardens more during the hot summer months, but winter in Cape Town and Durban (often referred to as the ‘secret season’) can also offer up spectacular days with blue skies and bright sunshine – albeit cold crisp air. And on those days, when we step outside to make the most of
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Winter is on its way to us, and while that will hopefully bring lashings of much-needed rain to Cape Town, we all know that the ‘new normal’ of conserving water is here to stay. And while that impacts on us hugely in our homes, it also impacts on how we choose to go about setting
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