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By *riskygaz OP Man
over a year ago
birmingham |
I regret having a block driveway done, it's a never ending job of cleaning and pulling out s from between the bricks  wouldn't be so bad if it was only a small driveway, but it can fit two cars with room to spare, wish i had gone with tarmac now, anyone else regretting a block driveway ? |
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By *riskygaz OP Man
over a year ago
birmingham |
"I regret having a block driveway done, it's a never ending job of cleaning and pulling out s from between the bricks wouldn't be so bad if it was only a small driveway, but it can fit two cars with room to spare, wish i had gone with tarmac now, anyone else regretting a block driveway ?"
oops that should read pulling out s from between the bricks lol |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
"I regret having a block driveway done, it's a never ending job of cleaning and pulling out s from between the bricks wouldn't be so bad if it was only a small driveway, but it can fit two cars with room to spare, wish i had gone with tarmac now, anyone else regretting a block driveway ?"
Nope.
The only blocks I've ever had have been on here.
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By *riskygaz OP Man
over a year ago
birmingham |
"I regret having a block driveway done, it's a never ending job of cleaning and pulling out s from between the bricks wouldn't be so bad if it was only a small driveway, but it can fit two cars with room to spare, wish i had gone with tarmac now, anyone else regretting a block driveway ?oops that should read pulling out s from between the bricks lol"
well that's weird it did the spelling mistake again, maybe it doesn't like that word,you know what i am pulling out right, little green things. |
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"I regret having a block driveway done, it's a never ending job of cleaning and pulling out s from between the bricks wouldn't be so bad if it was only a small driveway, but it can fit two cars with room to spare, wish i had gone with tarmac now, anyone else regretting a block driveway ?oops that should read pulling out s from between the bricks lolwell that's weird it did the spelling mistake again, maybe it doesn't like that word,you know what i am pulling out right, little green things. "
Ohhh i thought you were saying Sh*t politely.
I assume the word you are trying to type gets cut out as its also a term for an illegal substance |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"I regret having a block driveway done, it's a never ending job of cleaning and pulling out s from between the bricks wouldn't be so bad if it was only a small driveway, but it can fit two cars with room to spare, wish i had gone with tarmac now, anyone else regretting a block driveway ?oops that should read pulling out s from between the bricks lol"
Why pull, making yourself do extra work just spray stump killer job done |
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There are pros and cons 2 wotever u av don but still think block paving is best ..tarmac is good until u might av 2 dig up a piece say 2 do water main .u will see were its been pached .craterprint is good till it cracks then looks shit ..at least u can take pavers up do repair and re lay .av u tried a sealer on ur drive x |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"I regret having a block driveway done, it's a never ending job of cleaning and pulling out s from between the bricks wouldn't be so bad if it was only a small driveway, but it can fit two cars with room to spare, wish i had gone with tarmac now, anyone else regretting a block driveway ?"
nope mine was concrete  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I regret having a block driveway done, it's a never ending job of cleaning and pulling out s from between the bricks wouldn't be so bad if it was only a small driveway, but it can fit two cars with room to spare, wish i had gone with tarmac now, anyone else regretting a block driveway ?nope mine was concrete "
This is also good  |
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By *imbo59seMan
over a year ago
North Norfolk area |
My previous house, had a block paving drive, big enough to, at a pinch, get 7 vehicles on it.
Inevitably, the s started appearing eventually.
Before I got round to doing something about it, my local L/R garage screwed up a safety recall on my Discovery (I know, my own fault for having a L/R), and the best part of a (90 ltr) tank of diesel poured out, all over the drive!
End result, L/R had to have the drive pressure washed, and then re-sanded.....took them 3 days! Sorted out the issue though!
Moved before they got too bad again. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I regret having a block driveway done, it's a never ending job of cleaning and pulling out s from between the bricks wouldn't be so bad if it was only a small driveway, but it can fit two cars with room to spare, wish i had gone with tarmac now, anyone else regretting a block driveway ?oops that should read pulling out s from between the bricks lol"
Hahaha. The curse of censorship.
I would have block paving, I know it’s maintaining it that’s a pain, but I think they look nice. |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
yumsville |
"Roundup is your friend OP.
I have a few regrets, but a driveway isn't one of them."
Roundup was/is involved in a lawsuit due to accusations it causes cancer I believe.
I use Algon probably twice a year.. pet friendly. Sunny day followed by a rainy one to wash any burn off |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Roundup is your friend OP.
I have a few regrets, but a driveway isn't one of them.
Roundup was/is involved in a lawsuit due to accusations it causes cancer I believe.
I use Algon probably twice a year.. pet friendly. Sunny day followed by a rainy one to wash any burn off"
Blocky driveways live longer with Algon |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
yumsville |
"Roundup is your friend OP.
I have a few regrets, but a driveway isn't one of them.
Roundup was/is involved in a lawsuit due to accusations it causes cancer I believe.
I use Algon probably twice a year.. pet friendly. Sunny day followed by a rainy one to wash any burn off
Blocky driveways live longer with Algon"
I was imagining the tune but fo some reason with Barry Scott   |
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Here’s a solution that does work but people will say oh u can’t/shouldn’t do that.:
But im a builder and think outside the box to come up with solutions to problems that others have walked away from:::
And use materials not specified for certain jobs...
Basically if you do it properly once this works..
Give it all a deep thorough jet wash..
Pour powerful killer by the bucket over it and leave to dry 24 hrs...
Then either sweep sand or use the brush in mortar to fill all the gaps between the blocks..
The better you do this part less maintenance after...
Then get water based ronseal all weather seal and use the jet washer to spray it heavily all over it... basically flood it... it will soak in and seal it up after 24hrs...
Done properly all you have to do is flash over it with the jet washer now and then..
Bit of a ball ache after you’ve paid for a lovely block paved drive...
But a few hundred quid more and a bit of time then it’s done |
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By *riskygaz OP Man
over a year ago
birmingham |
"I regret having a block driveway done, it's a never ending job of cleaning and pulling out s from between the bricks wouldn't be so bad if it was only a small driveway, but it can fit two cars with room to spare, wish i had gone with tarmac now, anyone else regretting a block driveway ?oops that should read pulling out s from between the bricks lolwell that's weird it did the spelling mistake again, maybe it doesn't like that word,you know what i am pulling out right, little green things.
Ohhh i thought you were saying Sh*t politely.
I assume the word you are trying to type gets cut out as its also a term for an illegal substance "
I think your right lol |
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are seeded from above. There's not alot you can do about it unfortunately. 
A bit of green through your cobbles wont hurt. 