Monday, 24 March 2014

Perfect Prices for Perfect Paving

Perfect Prices for Perfect Paving

If you are redoing the exterior of your home, you will definitely be looking for perfect prices for perfect paving. Here at Style and Craft we offer exactly that! Highly professional craftsmanship and products paired with guaranteed great prices to aid you in finding the perfect touch to your home’s exterior. Here at Style and Craft, our commitment to quality provision ensures that we bring you the best paving products available on the market. Prices for paving can vary greatly depending on the company that you approach to do the job, but we get the job done quickly and more efficiently, as our satisfied clients can attest.
Whatever your vision is for the paving design you wish us to install, we can do it exactly to your specifications. This is because of our highly trained professionals who are experienced in creative and precise work, which is what makes our craftsmanship so outstanding. We also hold in high regard customer service and satisfaction; that means giving our customers not only the best prices for paving, but the most efficient service imaginable. Satisfying your requirements is what our business is about, and we are constantly striving to be the best in the land, for service excellence and quality provision. If you do feel in any way that we have not lived up to our promises, we would recommend you get in touch with us, but we doubt that would ever be the case. We know how to install paving just the way you want it and this includes driveway and walkway pavers.
We are able to work with decorative style pavers such as clay and cobble stone pavers and stone-simulated pavers, as well as traditional brick options. This is why we have chosen the best suppliers in the business, including; Colonial Stone, Bosun Brick, Corobrik, Aveng Manufacturing, Smart, Stone, Brick Company and Benoni Brick, to make sure that you get the finest paving possible.
We have one more great service which we can offer you and that is our custom made lapas which we can design to fit any needs and any home. These lapas are extremely popular for gardens and entertainments areas, as well as front entrances. Nothing quite says rustic African charm like a thatched roof and because they allow for better air circulation, they keep your entertainment area just the right temperature all the time. We can take care of this process from the idea and design creation through to the instillation and structure maintenance.

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Install Your Paving Perfectly

Install Your Paving Perfectly

If you are looking to improve the exterior of your home then you are probably looking at repaving areas. Contact Style and Craft so we can install your paving perfectly. We specialise in delivering stunning designs and professional work to all of our clients to make sure that we make the outside of their homes as beautiful as the inside.
But this is not our only aim, we also want to help teach you how to take expert care of your paving to keep it looking just the way you want it to. So if you are unsure about 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 pavers and all other paving.
The opinion that most people have about their paving is that it is durable and can with stand any amount of dirt and grime. Well they would be right, that is the purpose of outdoor paving, however if you want your driveway or walkway pavers to be more than just a surface which is under foot or tier then there is a way to keep them clean so that they actually add a great aesthetic to your home’s exterior areas. So to get you on the road to having a better looking outside, here are some tips to remember:
  • One of the first things that happen to paving and clay bricks is the growth of moss. While the growth of moss is not always the desired effect which most people want on their paving, it is not too great a concern, as these growths can be killed and removed quite easily. This can be done by simply applying a solution which consists of copper sulphate and water. You should use 1kg of copper sulphate to every 10 litres of water. For a small problem spot however, boiling water or steam can be used to remove the growths.
  • Another challenge for paving, especially in driveways and walkways are weeds which grow in between the grouting of the paving stones. But these can be removed by using a weed killer which will get the job done quickly. However, such a chemical may impact the look of the brickwork or stone masonry in yourpaving. An organic, safe yet extremely effective alternative for killing the plants that tend to grow through your paving is ordinary house hold vinegar.
  • 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, so 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).

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Nothing is as beautiful as paving

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.

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Count on us for quality paving

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 nicepavingPaving 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 16th 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. 

Sunday, 16 February 2014

Adding Style With Custom Paving

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.

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

The best paving options 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. 

Thursday, 6 February 2014

Taking Care of Your Paving

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!

Sunday, 2 February 2014

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 walkwayPaveroptions 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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Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Style and Craft: The Driveway and Walkway Pavers

Style and Craft: The Driveway and Walkway Pavers

Here at Style and Craft, we are the driveway and walkway pavers of choice in South Africa. As specialist paving contractors, we make it our business to provide our clients with top notch workmanship.
If you are looking for reputable driveway and walkway pavers, we at Style and Crafwould like to prove to you that we are the pavingcompany to count on. For more about this, please be sure to check out the ‘Testimonials’ tab on our website, where you will find testimony from our past clients.
As driveway and walkway pavers, our focus is twofold.
Firstly, as we specialise in paving, we have expert knowledge in how to install paving. As pavers, we are an established company and have been in the business for 25 years. Our experience is thus at your disposal, and we are constantly on hand to provide you with quality workmanship that stands the test of time.
As specialist driveway and walkway pavers, as opposed to being general building contractors, we provide you with whatever style of pavingyou require. As a testament to our commitment to quality, we believe each and every paving company as a member of the Master Builders Association, as this would give the consumer confidence and recourse in the building and paving industry. To that end, 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, in so avoiding costly mistakes and getting the job done. As pavingleaders, we truly are the company you can trust.
Secondly, as paving industry leaders, we can offer you the best prices for paving on the market. If you call on Style and Craft, you can be assured that you have an affordable paving option for your home or business. Whether you are looking to have a specialist paving job done at your home for your walkway, or are looking for pavers or wholesale paving for your business lot or porch, we can help!

Sunday, 19 January 2014

The Best Prices for Paving and More

The Best Prices for Paving and More

Welcome to Style and Craft, where you will find the best prices for paving, as well as the widest range of quality paving options under the African sun. If you are looking for driveway or walkway pavers, this is certainly the place to be!
Here at Style and Craft, our commitment to quality provision ensures that we bring you the best paving products available on the market, but at affordable pricesFor paving, we get the job done quickly and efficiently, as our satisfied clients can attest.
How and why do we offer you the best prices for paving on the market? In simplest terms, it would not help of we provided you with top notchpaving and bricks, yet we would have to charge you an exorbitant amount because our building materials are so expensive. Our paving service is backed up by sourcing quality, affordable materials wholesale. Of course, we also know how to install pavers in the most cost effective way possible. To that end, and with industry requirements in mind, our extremely affordable products are the best option for you. On that note, when looking for the cheapest prices for paving, be careful to consider only reputable suppliers and contractors. The cheapest prices for pavingwould help little if you end up with substandard paving, which is why approaching a rated, industry expert paving specialist is the way to go.
Here at Style and Craft, we believe that we are that specialist. We also hold in high regard customer service and satisfaction, that is giving our customers not only the best prices for paving, but the most efficient service imaginable. Satisfying your requirements is what our business is about, and we are constantly striving to be the best in the land, for service excellence and quality provision. If you do feel in any way that we have not lived up to our promises, we would recommend you get in touch with us, but we doubt that would ever be the case.

Sunday, 12 January 2014

The Paving Specialists – Style and Craft

The Paving Specialists – Style and Craft

If you are looking for a paving specialist, you have most certainly found one. Welcome to Style and Craft, where paving is what we do best.
We are committed to providing you with excellent service and advice. As the paving specialist, here is what we offer you:
  • As a reputable, established paving company, we here at Style and Craft have been in the business for 25 years, and are constantly on hand to provide you with quality workmanship that stands the test of time.
  • We provide you with whatever style of paving you require, from driveway paving to walkway paving, and then some – for more about this please do read on below.
  • We believe every paving company as a member of the Master Builders Association, as this would give the consumer confidence and recourse in the building and paving industry.
  • We can provide you with excellent advice when it comes to choosing an independent contractor for your paving requirements.
  • 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.
  • No matter how big or small, we know exactly how to install pavers, in so avoiding costly mistakes and getting the job done. As paving leaders, 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: 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.
    • Lastly, variety of choice is what we pride ourselves in offering you, with 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.

Sunday, 29 December 2013

Paving Made Simple and Affordable

Paving Made Simple and Affordable

Welcome to Style and Craft, where we make paving simple and affordable. We are the walkwaypaver and paving specialists in South Africa. Our 25 years in the paving industry have given us more than enough time to refine every aspect of our business, in order to ensure our customers have only the best service from us.
Aside from professional paving, what else can we – here at Style and Craft – offer you?  
Whether you are in search of for the lapa they have always dreamed about at an affordable price, or paving stones for that beautiful porch, we will provide or source what you are looking for.
We provide you with the highest quality paving and bricks, as paving contractors, whether you are looking to build your own lapa or are wanting to build a driveway or garage. Our commitment to quality provision ensures that we bring you the best paving products available on the market, but at affordable prices. It would not help of we provided you with top notch paving and bricks, yet we would have to charge you an exorbitant amount because our building materials are so expensive, or your lapa would have to remain a distant dream.  For that reason, and with industry requirements in mind, our extremely affordable products are the best option for you.
Here at Style and Craft, we hold in high regard customer service and satisfaction. Satisfying your requirements is what our business is about, and we are constantly striving to be the best in the business, for service excellence and quality provision.
To that end, please view below what one of our satisfied clients had to say about us:
I found Style & Craft to be highly reliable and professional in all their dealings with me. I challenged them to complete the work within a specific period. They not only met the challenge and reached their goal with two days to spare, but the quality of their workmanship was beyond expectations
George Mazarakis - Executive Producer: Carte Blanche (Combined Artists)

Wednesday, 18 December 2013

How to Install Paver Bricks Like a Pro

How to Install Paver Bricks Like a Pro

Learning how to install paver bricks is not something that can be done overnight and, seeing as though the prices for paving bricks and essentials can be quite steep, it is probably best to leave this job to the professionals. Welcome to the world of Style and Craft – the home to South Africa’s tried and trusted specialists! We know how to install paver bricks so that you can be wholly satisfied with the results. With many years in the industry and with plenty of expertise under our belts, we can provide you with a service that is completely unsurpassed by any other company out there.
Understanding how to install paver bricks the right way is one of the reasons why we have managed to make a name for our company in the public eye. Everyone knows that 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.
Paving is our speciality, but offering our clients the best in town is our passion. Here at Style and Craft, we are the company that cares about you. Take a look at what one of our past clients had to say:
“Just to let you know that I am really pleased with my paving, looks really great and makes a real difference to my house. Paving was done really neatly and very professionally and I will gladly recommend your company to my friends. I have been showing off here at work and as I mentioned to you already one of my colleagues will also contact you shortly for a quotation.
As I had to communicate with Freedom quite frequently the past week, I would like to commend him for his professional workmanship and demeanour, a pleasure dealing with him and with yourself.
Once again thank you for your advise in choosing the colour, the bricks, layout etc., was really sound advice - I will send you before and after photos, these are the ones I've been bragging with at work.” – Louise

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Paving and Kerbs

Paving and Kerbs

Here at Style and Craft, we are able to pave our way into the hearts of our clients every single time we tackle a task! Our specialities include that of paving, lapa building and lapa maintenance. However, when it comes to the exterior of your home, there really is nothing that we cannot do!
Here is a little bit of information about our unique and varied services:
  • Professional paving: When it comes to paving services, we are the tried and trusted experts and we can provide you with a lot more than just the general basics. We are passionate about getting creative with our paving bricks! For example, using contrasting bricks in your driveway entrance to stencil in your house number makes finding your house for guests so much easier. Plus, this is a really original idea that will make your home all the more interesting!
  • Paving patterns: Looking for prices for paving that you can actually afford to pay? Then you always come straight to us! We are able to offer you plain pavers, as well as pavers that can be used for patterning. It is generally considered that the Herringbone Patterns should be used in driveway areas where strength is a critical factor. In pedestrian and very light traffic areas, other patterns like Stretcher Bond and Basket Weave can be used to good visual effect.
  • Lapa building: Here at Style and Craft, we specialize in custom made lapas designed to fit in with your unique needs and available space. We will be there to analyse your options and to provide you with a lapa that will meet and exceed all prior expectations!
  • Lapa maintenance: Our team of lapa designers highly recommend that your thatching is brushed and patched on an annual basis. This will ensure that your Lapa roof lasts for many years resulting in an avoidance of a complete new roof. You can contact us whenever you want to improve the look and quality of your lapa.
Still not sure that we are the lapa and paving company of choice? Take a look at what one of our previous clients had to say about our services:

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Keeping Paving and Clay Brickwork in Good Condition

Keeping Paving and Clay Brickwork in Good Condition

You spent a lot of money on your paving and your intricate clay brickwork, so taking care of it properly should be a top priority. Whether your paving, or your clay brickwork, is being affected by soot or even rust, here are a few tips for cleaning it and keeping it in tip top condition for longer...
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. One of the first things that happen to paving and clay bricks is the growth of moss. Not to worry though as these growths can be killed and removed quite easily if you make use of a solution comprised of copper sulphate (1kg to 10 litres of water) or, alternatively, a proprietary weed killer. Just remember that vegetable growth is generally indicative of damp brickwork and will usually reappear if this basic cause is not cured. For a milder case of moss growth, boiling water or steam can be used to remove the growths.
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, don’t freak out. 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). The paint remover can be purchased at any hardware store and is usually extremely effective. 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. Once you have done this, your walkway paver bricks and clay brickwork will look as good as new again!

Thursday, 28 November 2013

Paving Quality Beyond Compare

Paving Quality Beyond Compare

Welcome to Style and Craft! We are the paving experts in South Africa that you can count on for service standards that go over and above the expected norm. We specialise in paving of all types and can handle jobs of all sizes. There is no paving job too small or too big for us to complete!
When it comes to our prices for paving, there are very few companies who can offer you anything lower than ours. Make no mistake though – although our prices are low, our service quality is way above average! Once you have hired us once, you will quickly come to realise that we offer the best paving services in town.
If you are considering renovating your home in any way, here are some of our top tips:
  • The easiest way to improve the look of your outdoors area, and to minimize outdoor maintenance, is to pave. Paving is budget friendly and yet it always looks ultra sophisticated. Paving can include anything from the building of a pathway to the construction of a driveway to other outdoor areas.
  • A well paved area will not only improve your investment in your home but will also improve your chances of selling your house. In other words, it enhances the value of your house and makes it all the more appealing to the eye. It is commonly believed that a well paved driveway will entice potential buyers up your driveway and into your house. Once you have built attractive pavingfeatures outdoors, the next step is to make sure that you have an appealing kitchen and bathroom.
  • Today, with so many bricks to choose from, the most cost effective paving option for your driveway is the Broken Brick Clay Cobble which is available in various colours. The colours that you choose will depend entirely on your personal preferences.
  • Semi Face Bricks have also successfully been used in and around the house to create a rustic look. Semi Face Bricks are available from a large range of suppliers in different mottled colours with the autumn colours of Yellows and Browns being the most common and popular available.

Monday, 18 November 2013

Crafted bricks and paving

Crafted bricks and paving

Quality craftsmanship is hard enough to bring to the table on its own so what do you get when a company adds style to such craftsmanship? Well you get Style and Craft and our bricks and paving are on par with the world’s best. 25 years in the industry has afforded us all the time in the world to hone our skills, refine our touch and sharpen our customer service. Today we stand as one of the most revered companies in our area of expertise. Since our establishment Style and Craft has always sought to be regarded as a company of integrity. Proof of this lies in the hasty manner in which we subjected our work to the regulatory body Master Builders Association. We would be lying if we said a large part of becoming members was due to our growing confidence and faith in our work. Several years later such faith proved fruitful as we have developed an exceptionally large client base filled with reputable individuals and companies with nothing but absolute faith in our work! Today we have more bricks and paving combinations that we have time to mention. With us the sky truly is your limit because the variations our customers are afforded in terms of styles, patterns, colours and sizes of bricks and paving have no end.

Friday, 25 October 2013

In true South African fashion Style and Craft are masterful at building the lapa


In true South African fashion Style and Craft are masterful at building the lapa!

Studies suggest that children that grow up in households without Lapas struggle to grasp the concept of South African culture in adulthood. Ok you caught us, we’re just kidding but that’s not to say the lapa doesn’t form an important part of true South African culture. Many of us will have memories derived from under a lapa. Be it poolside, watching sporting events, be it a pub or resort, they’re quite simply cool and breath-taking additions to any piece of land. Traditionally the lapa consists of a thatched roof supported by wooden poles making it perfect for climates that require a cool shaded entertainment area. The lapa is commonly used in open or semi open entertainment areas and its design is very well suited to the African environment and climate. Lapas go exceptionally well in the wild too, few things are more relaxing than having the cool breeze caress your skin lying under the safety of a lapa on a game reserve. Oh, and of course we have to mention that cool beverage glistening as the light hits it!

Thursday, 24 October 2013

Choose Style and Craft As paving experts you can trust!


Choose Style and Craft As paving experts you can trust!

Ever heard the term “fly-by-night”? If so then you know when a company operates this way it’s a clear sign of red flags. We as paving specialists can tell such companies apart from the real thing with relative ease but customers may find it slightly more difficult to be as discerning. You see for these fly-by-night companies success is virtually reliant of exuding an air professionalism and experience. The smart thing to do is always refer to previous work done by the company. No established company will have one or two clients as a point of reference. Another indication of legitimacy is a company that opens itself up to regulation and criticism. For example, Style and Craft are members of the Master Builders Association. We do this not only because we have a great deal of confidence in ourselves As paving specialists but that we are also aware that it gives customers peace of mind knowing we’re responsible enough to be accountable for our work. Fly-by-night companies would never take such steps, instead they would make every attempt at filling your head with smooth talk and charm. Luckily for you, you now know that as far As paving goes, the proof should always be in the pudding and if you can see the pudding it probably doesn’t exist!

Monday, 21 October 2013

Simply the Best as far as Paving is Concerned


Simply the Best as far as Paving is Concerned

As far As paving few companies will live up to the service offered here at Style and CraftIt’s not just a matter of having experience, it’s not just a matter of having superior service to your customers either. Style and Craft are the company of choice simply because of our artistic flare. Our refined touch is renowned for producing some of the finest paving work money can buy. Superior quality is something we have made a habit and as paving specialists we can assure you few if any companies are able to showcase the kind of passion and commitment that’s formed part of our very essence. As paving comprises a very larg part of what we do it’s perhaps important to discuss a few things we are able to assist you with. We’re not one of those companies that expect customers to approach us with vivid images and articulate explanations of the work they would like done. As a matter of fact we’re able to assist you form an idea of what you want. As one would imagine with 25 years experience we have a lot to add in the way of ideas! The only thing that far overshadows our creativity is possibly our execution so as far As paving is concerned rest assured, you are in the best hands possible. You don’t just have to take our word for it though because our website has a long list of past customers that are exceptionally pleased with the standard of our work. Having access to this client list affords you an opportunity to visit these sights giving you first hand visual experiences of what we’re truly capable of.