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DO IT YOURSELF
Once you got the idea for the look you want and the products you might use, the information in this section will help you onto the next stage if you choose to go down the Do It Yourself Route.
HOW TO BUILD A CONCRETE BLOCK WALL
Masonry block walls or concrete block walls are very common walls offering many advantages. Building concrete block walls is easy but requires patience.
HOW TO BUILD PLASTER A WALL
At some point or another a homeowner may be faced with the task of plastering concrete walls to change the appearance of the wall, make it resistant to moisture, eliminate unsightly.
HOW TO BUILD A PATIO
No matter what your project or materials you are using, if you have decided to do it yourself there are a number of factors you need to be aware of and important steps you need to take. Here are some examples of the steps required to cover the most basic.
HOW TO LAY PAVING
The professionals make laying block paving look easy, but with the right materials and some manual work, it is not quite the major undertaking that you may of first thought. Follow this simple step by step example guide to laying a non-permeable driveway.
INSTALLING CONCRETE PAVING
If you have decided to install block paving yourself rather than employing the services of a professional, there are many things you need to prepare and some important steps to follow to make sure your block paving looks good.
INSTALLING CONCRETE SLABS
If you have made the decision to install paving slabs yourself, there are many things you need to prepare and some important steps to follow to ensure your patio paving looks good and performs well for many years, letting you get the maximum enjoyment from your outdoor space.
PAVING MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Driveway maintenance or block paving maintenance needn’t be a headache any more thanks to our paving experts, who have kindly put together a few pointers on how to handle most paving maintenance issues. Whether you are planning to install paving and are concerned about how difficult.
SAFE WORKING GUIDELINES
We want everyone using our products to do so responsibly, so before starting work please take the time to read the following guidance on safe working with concrete products. This guidance note provides advice on minimizing the risk to health from exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) when working with precast.
USEFUL LINKS
Interpave: http://www.paving.org.uk/
Paving Expert: http://pavingexpert.com/
http://www.selfbuildportal.org.uk/
Ethicat Trading Initiative: http://www.ethicaltrade.org/
British Precast Concrete Federation: http://www.britishprecast.org/
The Carbon Trust: http://www.carbontrust.com/