What are Block paving and its benefits

Driveways and patios can instantly improve the aesthetic of your property. They create striking, inviting and impressive visual appeal from the front of your house. They also improve the environment; it creates a relaxing atmosphere among other things. In selecting the surfacing option for your place, you must consider a lot of factors. 

If you have decided to go with block paving, then you should know what it is and what its benefits are.

What is block paving?

Block paving is a common practice to construct exterior pavement in the construction industry using individual blocks made of different materials like natural stones, clay and concrete.

Benefits of having a block paving laid in your vicinity.

1.    Looks good

One of the best things about block paving is that it gives your driveway the classy and posh look and it catches the eye of passers-by and visitors. You can even select the texture, the pattern and the colour of the blocks on your driveway and can hence complement or match them with the colour or design of your home.

Your driveway can be basic concrete coloured block paved, or it can be colourful and with interesting patterns. The only thing you need to do is choose the best texture, colours and pattern.

2.    Prevent temperature damage

Typically the driveways are strong and durable but they often crack when snow or ice water gets down between the pores of the concrete and expand while freezing. That is the reason winter is considered to be the season for driveways. Also, constant exposure to the heat of sunlight offset by the chill of the night can cause the drive to crack.

The best option to prevent this from happening, you can pave the driveways with blocks. Blocks do not crack due to temperature differences and they are even an excellent choice for long term investment.

3.    Prevents dust and water

The biggest issue with the driveways is that they often get muddy and wet during the rainy season and even get dusty during summer months. When this happens, you get no option but to clean the driveway thoroughly unless you want your house to look untidy.

But when you have a block paved driveways, you will notice that there will be considerably less water and dust accumulated on the driveway, taking away a massive headache on your part.

4.    Eco friendly

Other surfacing options are more hazardous to the environment. Since block paving can withstand almost everything, there is not much waste from the materials. During the rainy season, the water will rest inside the block paving because they are porous and it will also prevent from flooding.

5.    Cost-effective and low maintenance

Owing to sustainability and durability, the block paving will manage to fit into your budget conveniently. So getting them installed can be a great idea as it will not be heavy on your pockets. The block paving also doesn't require heavy maintenance work.

Going through the above-mentioned benefits, you must be feeling proud that you opted for the right surfacing option for your driveway.