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Permeable paving surfaces are made of either a porous material that enables stormwater to flow through it or nonporous blocks spaced so that water can flow between the gaps. Permeable paving can also include a variety of surfacing techniques for roads, parking lots, and pedestrian walkways. Permeable pavement surfaces may be composed of; pervious concrete, porous asphalt, paving stones, or interlocking pavers. Unlike traditional impervious paving materials such as concrete and asphalt, permeable paving systems allow stormwater to percolate and infiltrate through the pavement and into the aggregate layers and/or soil below. In addition to reducing surface runoff, permeable paving systems can trap suspended solids, thereby filtering pollutants from stormwater.Permeable pavement is commonly used on roads, paths and parking lots subject to light vehicular traffic, such as cycle-paths, service or emergency access lanes, road and airport shoulders, and residential sidewalks and driveways.

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    Cutting advise for 38mm Yorkstone

    Hi all, just wanted to ask for some advice please as to best option for cutting 38mm Buff Yorkstone steps and slabs. I will be cutting 1500mm steps length ways for the risers along with 600x600 slabs. I was looking at hiring a Flex CS60 with rails but not sure if that will do the job or if...
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    Porcelain Re-grouting exterior porcelain paving tiles with white grout

    I'm looking for some advice. About five years ago I had porcelain paving tiles laid on my patio and the installer used white porcelain grout. It is now starting to show gaps and I'm looking for some advice on the best rated white easy grout for exterior porcelain tiles to refurbish or should I...
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    natural slate stone patio laid , grout haze marks on stone

    Laid a natural stone slate patio. Used projoint max expoxy paving grout used it for nearly 2 years. Yet after 6 hours sudden change in weather so went and covered and sheeted over as advised with water proof sheet. Came next morning removed and now got milky epoxy residue haze on stones. Any...
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    Porcelain Laying porcelain over concrete paving slabs

    Hi there, I'm about to undertake a job involving laying 60cm x 60cm porcelain slabs in my garden. The area I wanted to cover currently has old concrete paving slabs that are still solid, but have seen better days and aren't perfectly level. My question is can I lay the porcelain tiles on a...
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    Paving slab stain

    Hi, I have some strange staining on my patio concrete paving stones which I am struggling to get rid of. I have tried a jet washer which cleans up my other paving stones well but won’t clean these stains. I also tried pure bleach but no change. any advice would be much appreciated. p.s. the...
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    Grout versus silicone outdoor tiling

    Hi Forum I am new on here. I was hoping someone could help me with advice on our outdoor tiling job. Our tilers have put grout between the walls and the floor tiles. I was led to believe you should have a flexible material between 2 different to stop cracking of tiles or them popping off? They...
  7. Kyle Knowles

    Outdoor Tiling | Tiling outdoors

    I gave a step to tile it's 6ft x 6ft with to steps up to the main platform it's brick build then backfilled with concrete would it be acceptable to use something like kerdi membrane to cover the whole thing or even the old homelux wetroom fabric or sold I just go ditra drain or similar? ? The...
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    Porcelain paving pedestals

    I'm a home owner looking to use 20mm 800x800 porcelain as a patio. The tile shop has suggested using pedestals and shown me some pictures of their work. They talked about edging the patio using a retaining wall (to hide pedestals/cavity) or using some tile vertically as a fascia. I see in the...
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    Who can identify the problem here? Crazy paving tiling - dodgy subfloor?

    Following some cracked grout and then cracked tiles, I've lifted a couple of tiles in my bathroom this morning to find what you can see in the photos. I'd like to re-lay replacement tiles but with the subsurface you can see, I'm not sure it's a good idea. The light blue you can see is like a...
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    Paving slabs over existing crazy paving

    Hi, just joined and would appreciate some advice. I have 20 year old crazy paving style paths with cement grout outside. I want something new and easier to keep clean. The existing grouting is cracking in 20%, the paving is solid to walk on. My question is can I lay new slabs over the top of...
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    London Exterior Tiler / Paving

    Hi , looking for someone self employed who can work with me sometimes in south London. Will have to be experienced in exterior tiles and experience laying paving, patios. £***_£*** a day depending on experience , tools and communication. I work around South east London mainly . Please get in...
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    Timeframe For Sealing Limestone Paving

    Hi all, I'm after some advice regarding using Lithofin Colour Intensifier on a newly laid patio of black Indian Limestone. How long would you suggest waiting - we are being told approx 8 weeks, but this would mean grouting before sealing which from what I've read is not the way round do it...
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    Clean block paving

    Just had the van serviced and the dingbats left the dip stick hanging out, this has resulted in oil all over the engine and leaks on the new block paved drive, anybody any ideas best thing to clean it off?
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    Sealing York stone flags and block paving

    Has anyone got any experience with the above? I jet wash my patio and drive every year but they both go green again in no time. Looking for a suitable sealer for both if any one has any recommendations?
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    has anyone done paving before

    ;have been paving for the last 2 weeks and it is a nice change from tiling ;no addy no spacers quiet enjoyable really ;a little changge from my normal routine and its quiet easy once you get the hang of it
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    stone crazy paving fixing costs

    been asked to quote for some area in london private residence. option 1. Beiging black basalt 369 x 708 in courses . n no problem costing that. option2. Beiging black basalt crazy paving!!! this is to be cut/broken on site . how would you cost this per sq mt based on say 25 sq mts what...
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    Limestone: White or grey deposits on black paving?

    Why do mineral stains show up so prolifically on black limestone pavers laid outside? We are often contacted about*mineral stains on black limestone paving. This is often perceived as an issue with the supplied paving stones, laying process or sealing … Continue reading → More... Auto Feed from...
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    Blue black slate paving gloss?

    Hi, I wondered if there was any advice for external blue/black slate paving in order to obtain a gloss finish without it becoming too slippy or cracking after a short time. Ie the wet look? thanks paul
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    Paving Grout Help

    Hi I recently had indian sandstone laid by a gardener and they used a dry mix grout, Rompox, which unfortunately did not set whatsoever. I know nothing about landscaping, but from looking at the instructions it looks as though everything was done correct - paving was pre-wet, grout brushed in...
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    Hi - Help Please with Limestone Paving

    Good Morning, we have recently laid a limestone patio, upon laying the patio, mortar was spilt on the slabs to which I thought that the majority was cleaned off, however it would appear that some was left on and after a pressure wash its still there in the deep riven sections and on the edges...
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