{"id":1283,"date":"2020-03-14T19:07:31","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T19:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/?p=1283"},"modified":"2020-03-16T00:02:47","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T00:02:47","slug":"best-paving-slabs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/best-paving-slabs\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Paving Slabs Buying Guide And Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ask any professional gardener and they\u2019ll tell you that your choice of hardscaping could literally make or break your yard\u2019s design. When you really think about it, hardscaping aspects like paving might just be the single most important decision you can make when working on your garden.<\/p>\n

Sure, you may occasionally smell the flowers, swing open your garden gate and even relax on custom garden furniture \u2013 but your feet will always be in contact with the ground.<\/p>\n

So unlike furniture that is occasionally used and plants that bloom and go dormant seasonally, paved surfaces contribute in equal measure all year round. Paving slabs take the work and mess out of paving your garden by giving you a practical and convenient way to do it.<\/p>\n

In addition to being easier to lay, these pavers come in eye catching designs and colours that can be used to make aesthetic patios and courtyards, pool decks, gazebo floors, driveways, crosswalks and even paths. So, how do you go about finding the best paving slabs for the job?<\/p>\n

Key Features and Considerations When Buying Paving Slabs<\/h2>\n

a) Type and Material<\/h3>\n

Paving slabs basically come in two major types; natural and manufactured\/composite. Natural slabs come from quarried stones like sandstone and granite which are dug and shaped by cutting, splitting and crushing. Composite slabs like concrete and brick pavers are moulded when soft and later dried. Natural pavers are generally more pricey, but also tougher, harder and stronger while manufactured pavers come cheaper and offer greater flexibility.<\/p>\n

b) Intended Function<\/h3>\n

Are you looking to create a simple footpath or a driveway for parking cars? If you want to build a paved surface that can hold structures or park vehicles, make sure you get stronger and thicker paving slabs that won\u2019t crack under the weight.<\/p>\n

c) Slab Style and Colour<\/h3>\n

There are plenty of paving styles and designs to choose from. These include rustic clay, tall hazel hurdles, and split sandstone for traditional designs and polished concrete, planed oak and quartzite for a modern scheme. You can get rough, sanded or cut surfaces and even choose from shades of honey, grey, brick red and earthy brown colours.<\/p>\n

The Best Paving Slabs Reviews<\/h2>\n

1. Marshalls Council BSS Paving Slabs<\/h3>\n<\/a>\n
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If you\u2019re looking to maintain a neutral colour scheme from the kerbside all the way to your garage, Marshall\u2019s has just the thing. Their natural BSS pressed paving slabs come in dark grey each measuring 600mm by 600mm by 50mm.<\/p>\n

The thicker build and grey pimple finish makes these slabs ideal for shopping centres, driveways, footpaths, and any high volume traffic areas. And thanks to its anti-slip properties, the pimpled surface makes the slabs great for areas that get wet such as poolsides. These 2ft slabs are quite thick and come in packs of 10 with free delivery to UK Mainland.<\/p>\n

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