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Stone Driveways
Whilst the naming convention of block paving is mostly associated with block bricks it is also interchanged to mean the process deployed when constructing a driveway which essentially consists of laying some sort of stone, block or pave stone over a prepared ground base. At Driveways Sheffield we are able to work with any stone or block to transform your driveway. Since there as such a massive choice of stones and paving blocks available with new options becoming available each season it is almost impossible to list all options. If you have some initial idea of the style you want we can provide a full supply and fit stone driveway service or, alternatively if you have sourced a particular stone which is exact style and size you were looking for, we can operate an install only service. However, it is important to engage with us early on in the process, so that you are aware of what supporting materials we will want provide to ensure that we are happy to put our name against the level and quality of the install. Below we've provided a little more information on a few of the more popular cobbled and paved driveways.
Cobbled Driveway
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Cobbled Drives and Stone Driveways
Cobbled Driveway Sheffield
Cobbles probably provide a driveway with the most dated character with some of the earliest cobbled roads dating back to Roman times in the 3rd and 4th century. Whilst they wouldn't have provided the most comfortable of rides, especially for a wagon or chariot, for parking up on a driveway they ooze character. With modern cars and inflated tyres driving on them is no issue so their slightly uneven surface is their charm.
As well as new cobblestones many driveways use reclaimed cobble which works just as well. even though their shape will be more random and slightly rounded they can be levelled reasonably well. There will be more variation in the gaps between cobbles as a result but since this forms part of their aesthetic character this is rarely an issue. They provide a hardwearing robust surface but with the only potential issue relating to the gaps where weeds and moss may tend to build up if not cleaned regularly.
Indian Stone Driveway Sheffield
Grey Indian stone driveways and buff coloured are the most popular colours for Indian stone. If you are thinking of sourcing your own, please ensure you select driveway grade which will be thicker and suitable for vehicles. Of you select the patio versions you it will be very likely that some of the paving stones will crack with vehicle movement and weight. Since Indian stone will come in different sizes the mixing of these creates a much more interesting finish which gives great character to a drive and as such we are seeing this option more and more, especially where a property has a driveway and garden which flows around a property so at the rear of the property a seamless patio is created too.
Cobbled Paving
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Belgian Blue Stone Driveway
Belgian blue is a limestone pavestone and is popular due to is subtle blue grey colour. Even though it is a limestone it is a robust paving option due to its dense make up, which provides strength and water resistance. Low water absorption makes this stone frost and ice resistant and with slightly rounded edges and a flat main body also makes it one of the more smoother cobbled driveway options.
Granite Cobble Sett Driveway
Granite is also another stone which provides a character feel to a driveway, whilst also available as cobbles, granite is commonly available as a sett. The difference between a sett and a cobble is down to its formation and shape. As sett is cut to shape and is therefore more angular and rectangle than its counterpart cobble, which will be more naturally rounded. As well as being available in these two format granite and some other stones are also available as carpet stones. With carpet stones, or mats a number of stones are pre-connected using a mesh so are already pre-spaced and allows for multi-blocks to be laid down in one go which will speed up the installation process which is the main advantage over laying individual stones one at a time. This does, however limit the patterns you may want to create with your cobbles unlike individual stones which allow complete flexibility. However, it is possible to combine the two together, depending in the patterns you wish to create and the availability of the same stone in both formats.