Nothing is as beautiful as paving

When you are looking to give the aesthetics of your garden that extra boost, consider using paving to define your pathways. Nothing is as classic or beautiful as paving. Imagine your garden being transformed into a beautiful, quaint cobbled paradise, with the use of some simple pavingstones. Sounds lovely doesn’t it? Well, here at Style and Craft, we are the specialists in paving and in making gardens beautiful. There are also many other applications for paving however, such as driveways and sidewalks.

Paving came about when the streets of Europe, which at the time were made out of soil and dirt became too sodden to walk on, without getting ones shoes and clothes very dirty. Builders and stone smiths used to put excess gravel on the road to stop the mud from seeping through. It worked for a while, but gravel proves to be too small and soon got trampled into the ground by horses, carriages and people. The idea was then put forward to sue bigger stones. Pebbles from riverbeds were then used and they proved to be very sturdy and were not trampled into the ground by the foot traffic. As the centuries went by, there were very many more developments that have led us to the point that we are at today, where we have some of the largest ranges of stone and paving equipment.

Walkway pavers can be used to refresh the image of your garden or your driveway. If you have a driveway that is in desperate need of attention, then we recommend that you put down face brick paving, as it is the sturdiest and most reliable type of paving that there is. Bricks will not sink into the ground and can be bound together easily with cement which is reliable. Here at Style and Craft, we have an expert team of pavers and brick layers that will be able to pave your drive way in a smooth, even manner. When you are using us, you will get the top quality paving and top quality service as we take the craft of providing paving, very seriously.

Count on us for quality paving

There is nothing that is better than looking at your garden and being transported away. You can achieve this effect by simply installing some nicepaving. Paving can change the way that your garden paths look as well as your driveway. Unfortunately, if you do not go with a reputable paving source, you may find yourself paying for substandard paving solutions that do not last you as long as you hoped for. Here at Style and Craft Paving, we have stringent quality controls that make it impossible for inferior product to slip through. Because of our incredibly high product standards, we are also very pedantic when it comes to the hire of our paving installers. Every single person on our paving installation team is qualified and has a history of excellent workmanship.

All of our installation technicians can offer you great advice about all aspects of brick and paving services. They can also offer you great paving ideas and designs, so that your driveways and garden pathways will be more than just stones on the ground, they can become mini art pieces if you would like them to be. No matter where you would like some new paving, we can give it to you. Whether you would like some industrial paving, or simply some path paving in a garden, you are more than welcome to make use of our services, as we have teams that specialise in all of those areas. We can supply you with the most durable Corobrik products. Corobrik is considered to be one of the best products for building and securing things. There is nothing better than to ensure that the products you use are reliable and effective. 

There is evidence of paving as far back as the 16^th century in Europe. Paving came about as a solution that solved the problem of the rotting and sewage filled soil in the streets. The wetter the soil got, the harder it was for people to walk the street, so the obvious solution came to be the covering of the ground with pebbles to make sure that people had harder ground to walk over that they would not sink into so easily. As time went by, it was seen as a solution to cover the ground and avoid people getting ill with sewage related diseases. Today paving is the chic solution for creating fantastic pathways and places for people to walk. Imagine you had to park your car on a squishy soil driveway. This would be disastrous during the rains, but with the advent and availability of quality paving, you do not have to.

So as paving increases in popularity, don’t you think that it is time to give Style and Craft a call? We will ensure that you get only the best paving for your money, a long lasting promise from us. 

Adding Style With Custom Paving

Does the old side of your house look drab and uninteresting? Do you want to add some spice with interesting paving? Well then Style and Craft is here to jazz up your driveway, walkway or any other paving job that you need taken care of. Style and Craft has been in the business for 25 years, and are constantly on hand to provide you with quality workmanship that stands the test of time. As the paving specialist we offer you excellent paving solutions and the price for paving with us is always affordable. The list of what we can offer you is long indeed and includes:

• We guarantee that all of our paving is done by a member of the Master Builders Association, in order to give our consumer confidence and recourse in the building and paving industry. We do realize that this is not the case that every contractor is verified and certified, thus we encourage all consumers to contract MBA members only for all paving projects.
• We can provide you with excellent advice when it comes to choosing an independent contractor for your paving requirements.
• No matter how big or small, we know exactly how to install pavers, which means we will avoid costly mistakes and getting the job done. As pavingleaders, we are the company you can trust.
• We take our service standards over and above what is expected, promising our clients a final result that they can be proud of. Besides knowing how to install paver bricks, we also know how to satisfy our clients and how to tailor our services to suit THEIR individual needs and expectations.
• Quality is extremely important to us and we pride ourselves on providing customers with great services and products. We make use of Corobrik products, which is a testament to the fact that we do our utmost in order to ensure bricks and paving services that go that extra mile in order to meet your needs, whatever they may be, and that these products last for years and years to come.
• We offer a wide range of choices and this is something that we pride ourselves on when it comes to helping you find the right look from our ever-expanding range of paving options. Whether you prefer cobblestone, or concrete bricks, we will do our utmost to source the paving option you require.

Therefore, if you are tired of those old cracked bricks in your walkway, or maybe your poolside pavers look sadly rundown, or maybe you think that tarred driveway needs a major face lift then. Whatever it is, and whatever your vision is there is a solution waiting for you with Style and Craft and we are eagerly awaiting your call so that we can help you find that custom look for your home.

The best paving options for your home

No one will argue when you say that you want all aspects of your home to look aesthetically beautiful. It is an expression of who you are after all. That translates into both the outside and inside looking great. One of the best ways to improve the garden is to install paving. If you have got many pathways in your garner that need decorating, the best solution for them is paving. The reason for this is that any soil pathways will wash away when it rains, leaving you with an eye sore in the garden. Paving compacts the soil beneath it and ensures hat you have a great walkway that will never be affected by the rain or any other natural element.

Paving is also a great way to lend a certain visual charm to the garden. Because of its quaint nature, it can be used to transform your garden into any type of space you want. Would you like a Tuscan inspired garden? Simply put down some cobblestone paving and you will feel like you are being transported to Italy straight away.

Gardens are not the only things that can benefit from having a beautiful paving pathway. Your driveway can also look amazing, full of charm and character should you decide to install paving. The paving that we at Style and Craft supply is second to none in terms of durability and quality. When it comes to paving your driveway, we recommend brick paving, as it is the most durable and the most popular. It can withstand extreme weather conditions and a variety of different cars driving over it constantly. It weathers incredibly well and it will not let you down under any circumstances.  Brick paving also looks very neat, so you will not have to worry about your driveway looking shabby or scrappy. This is also one of the most affordable paving solutions, so you would be missing out if you did not consider it.

One of the nicest paving solutions is stable cobblestone paving. Cobblestones have been used since the renaissance times, when people took pebbles that they found on river beds and cemented then en masse into the soil streets that made up most cities. They did this in order to prevent the sludge from making them dirty and also to prevent the infections that used to spread through the soil. Today we use cobblestones because they give walkways a charming feel. Whether it is the streets of Italy or old England that you want to bring into your home or garden, cobblestone paving will help you to do that.

So if you are looking for a world class solution for your paving, give Style and Craft a call. We have got team of qualified paving installers who will do the best job that they can in order to make your driveway or walkway part of the beauty that makes up your home. 

Taking Care of Your Paving

Are you unsure of how to care for your paving, and how to keep it looking spic and span? Then you have come to the right place, as we would be glad to give you a quick breakdown of cleaning and maintaining your driveway or walkway paver/paving.

Have you given thought to maintaining your paving, or have you perhaps just had new paving installed? You would be surprised to discover just how vulnerable your paving is to dirt and damage. It is therefore important to maintain it on a regular basis in order to keep it looking its best. While paving maintenance really is one of those ‘prevention is better than cure’ things, it is possible to get neglected paving looking its best again.

Let us look at some common paving challenges and maintenance concerns, shall we?

• One of the first things that happen to paving and clay bricks is the growth of moss. While the growth of moss is pretty awful looking, it is not too great a concern though, as these growths can be killed and removed quite easily. How so? If you need to get rid of moss growing on your paving, simply make use of a solution comprised of copper sulphate (1kg to 10 litres of water). For a milder case of moss growth, boiling water or steam can be used to remove the growths.
• Another challenge for paving, especially in driveways and walkways and particularly in areas of land that were previously very grassy or home to a number of plants, is the growth of weeds in between the grouting of the paving stones. The solution? One can go with a proprietary weed killer to get the job done quickly. However, such a chemical may impact the look of the brickwork or stone masonry in your paving. An organic, safe yet extremely effective alternative for killing the plants that tend to grow through your paving is vinegar. That is right, ordinary household vinegar can get the job done easily and effectually. Just remember, as with the growth of moss mentioned above, plant growth is generally indicative of damp brickwork, and will usually reappear if this basic cause is not cured.
• If you have a little bit of an accident when painting your home and a little bit of the paint gets on your paving or your clay brickwork, there is recourse – not to worry. All you have to do in order to get the paint removed is to apply a small amount of commercial paint remover or a solution of trisodium phosphate (1 part to 5 parts water by mass). Simply allow the paint to soften after application, and remove with a suitable scraper (not metal). Wash the bricks with soapy water and finally rinse with clean water. Voila, clean paint-free paving that looks as good as new!

Pretty Paving Options for Your Home

Pretty Paving Options for Your Home

If you are looking for pretty paving options for your home, please allow us a moment of your time to tell you all about paving. Whether you arepaving a walkway or driveway, garden path or pond, there are certain key things to keep in mind regardless. Before we get to that however, what are your paving options?

When it comes to driveways and porches, the most popular paving option is brick paving. This makes sense, since brick paving not only looks neat, but also is also durable and available at some of the best prices for paving. In short, when looking for an affordable, simple pavingsolution, brick paving is the way to go.

That being said, what are your other paving options, particularly for other areas such as walkways and pathways? Well, have you considered cobblestone paving? Cobblestones are made from highly durable stones, with granite or basalt usually being the popular choice. The cobblestones are then set in sand or mortar, as this allows the walkway to gently give to traffic, preventing the cracking associated with pavement or asphalt. Cobblestones are not only great to use as paving because they look gorgeous, but they are a durable option, too – thanks to their pliability. For a quant, rustic appearance, we would definitely recommend cobblestone paving for your driveway or walkway. Paveroptions of course include a whole range of other types of paving. For more about this, please do ask us.

Regardless of the type of paving considered, there are certain general points about paving – as mentioned above – that one should keep in mind.

-      Firstly, one should have expert knowledge of how to install pavers/paving. Whole it is probably very cost effective to install pavingyourself, the longer term consequences if you do not know what you are doing can – unfortunately – be very expensive. For example, if thepaving is not packed and set properly, it can easily shift – leaving gaping holes in your driveway or walkway, and even causing the bricks or stones to break apart.

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