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Sandy Block Paving
Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.58 PM
We had block pacing put down about 8 weeks ago and since then whenever it has rained A lot of sand has been coming up off the paving. Is this normal or can it be avoided?
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P M MANGAN LTD
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No this is not normal. If it was swept in properly and the block paving was tight then it shouldn’t move (sand shouldn’t come up)
Answered21 June 2022
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Anonymous user
Block paving should be tight and compact together only place we’re sand should be exposed is on the cuts really and still it shouldn’t come out of joints
Answered21 June 2022
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My Bespoke Garden Design
Rating: 5 out of 5
It sounds like the paving didn’t have a whacker plate run over the top after sanding to help lock it in.
Safest option is to re-sand and whacker, this should lock it in. If the block paving is tight enough.
Answered21 June 2022
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Jacob Edwards
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Sounds like a wacker plate hasn’t been used. I would recommend to re-apply the sand and wack down. To go the extra mile block paving sealer could be used
Answered21 June 2022
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