Concrete Paving Blocks
These are economical, durable and come in a variety of colour & thickness for use in parking areas, pathways, commercial and domestic roads.
To achieve neat driveways and patios there are three laying patterns to consider which include Basket Weave, Herringbone and Stretcher Bond. It is important therefore to consider the type of paving block and the place of laying before choosing a laying pattern.
- Stretcher bond is the simplest offset block paving pattern and is also known as a running bond or half bond. The joints are offset by exactly half the width of the block when using the quad paving block.
- Herringbone is an interlocking laying pattern which is used for all tracked areas such as driveways. The interlock ensures that where vehicles are braking and turning, blocks are not moved out of position. Common designs are 90° herringbone pattern.
- Basket weave pattern is commonly used on patio areas. As a decorative pattern it looks nice, however for heavy truck areas, basket weave is not recommended
