The blocks, paving which is manufactured are usually made of 2 different types of materials, which are concrete and clay. However, other materials are also used when it comes to building, paving blocks, such as stone, rubber, crushed glass or recycled plastic. The most frequently used material for making block paving are concrete and bricks. In the following section a brief insight to these two types of block paving will be presented. Block Paving made of Concrete
A mixture of aggregates or stones, along with cement and stone dust is used to make concrete block paving. The aggregate size, which is generally used is usually 1mm of dust and 10mm down. The dust is used in the aggregate to hold the stones together and to create a stronger and denser material. The cement and aggregate is mixed with water in order to make concrete. After this, in order to create the paving, this concrete is mixed with a colored pigment. The color of the pigment is added at the different levels of the concrete to give different types of colors to the paving. After this, the concrete is placed in a mold pressed and tamped to make it slide without any gaps. Various methods are followed to press the concrete in the molds. The concrete blocks, which are molded are left aside to dry out. Then they are inspected and checked for the quality and then packed and dispatched.
Benefits of Concrete Paving
Here are some of the benefits of concrete paving
• It is cheap and cost effective
• It is strong and durable
• It is very easy to mix colors to them
• Raw materials are easily available
Block Paving made of Clay
Concrete paving is made of 100% artificial materials. Compared to the concrete paving, the clay block paving is made from a natural ingredient, which is clay. The clay which is used in the making of these paving are sourced locally, usually at a close proximity to the manufacturing unit. If the color needs to be added, it is done when the clay is in its natural form. Once the color is added, the clay is put in a mold. It is important to let the pavers dry out before they can be put in an oven and high temperature is applied. The process is quite similar to heating clay pottery. Once the high temperature is applied to the pavers, it becomes very hard. It allowed some time to cool down. Once it has cooled down completely, it is then inspected, packed and dispatched to the installation sites.
Benefits of Clay Paving
Here are some of the benefits of clay paving:
• These materials are very hard and sturdy
• They can be used to add variety of different types of colors
• They don’t fade out easily
• They can be cleaned quite easily
In U.K, block paving Kent, is done in huge number and it has a huge demand in this area. These paving are also distributed to other parts of the country. In order to get the best paving work done you can hire a professional paving company in Kent.
Base Drive Ways is one of the leading companies providing excellent looking and affordable block paving in Kent. They have been one of the most sought after and reputed names in the industry. Know more Information: http://www.basedriveways.co.uk/