https://www.pavingexpert.com/features 2025-06-17T15:32:40+00:00 PavingExpert MYOB 1998-02-17T22:54:54+00:00 1998-02-17T22:54:54+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/featur01 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_steps_01_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Steps are how we move from one level of paving to another. They may be single or a flight of multiple steps. This page looks at the principles involved in step design and construction, and some of the materials commonly used.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_steps_01_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Steps are how we move from one level of paving to another. They may be single or a flight of multiple steps. This page looks at the principles involved in step design and construction, and some of the materials commonly used.</p> 2012-11-20T09:59:28+00:00 2012-11-20T09:59:28+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/steps_03 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_steps_rect_intro.jpg" /></p><p>This page follows the construction of a simple rectangular step using readily available block paving materials.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_steps_rect_intro.jpg" /></p><p>This page follows the construction of a simple rectangular step using readily available block paving materials.</p> 2003-12-03T08:32:54+00:00 2003-12-03T08:32:54+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/steps02 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_steps_CBP_intro.jpg" /></p><p>This page deals with the construction detail for steps constructed using block paving elements steps.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_steps_CBP_intro.jpg" /></p><p>This page deals with the construction detail for steps constructed using block paving elements steps.</p> 2007-10-10T08:32:54+00:00 2007-10-10T08:32:54+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/step_stones_01 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_stepstones_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Stepping stones, or step stones, is the term used to refer to small, isolated areas of paving within an area of other surfacing, usually turf or a loose material such as gravel. This page looks at how they are constructed.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_stepstones_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Stepping stones, or step stones, is the term used to refer to small, isolated areas of paving within an area of other surfacing, usually turf or a loose material such as gravel. This page looks at how they are constructed.</p> 1999-02-17T08:32:54+00:00 1999-02-17T08:32:54+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/featur05 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/decking_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Decking: using planks of treated timber to provide a usable outdoor surface. Some love it, many hate it, but regardless of our own opinion, it has to be acknowledged as a valid choice for some projects. This page looks at the basic principles involved.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/decking_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Decking: using planks of treated timber to provide a usable outdoor surface. Some love it, many hate it, but regardless of our own opinion, it has to be acknowledged as a valid choice for some projects. This page looks at the basic principles involved.</p> 1998-02-17T20:52:54+00:00 1998-02-17T20:52:54+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/featur02 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/fences_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Fences are another regular feature of hard-landscaping projects. Whether they are built from scratch using timber, or constructed using pre-formed modular components, such as posts and panels, this page aims to explore what's available and how they are best used.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/fences_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Fences are another regular feature of hard-landscaping projects. Whether they are built from scratch using timber, or constructed using pre-formed modular components, such as posts and panels, this page aims to explore what's available and how they are best used.</p> 2021-05-27T16:58:06+00:00 2021-05-27T16:58:06+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/millboard-decking Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/millboard_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Decking is experiencing a massive resurgence in interest, and much of that is due to the use of new materials in place of traditional timber. Leading the charge is the inimitable <strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">Millboard</span></strong> - the deck-builder's decking of choice!</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/millboard_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Decking is experiencing a massive resurgence in interest, and much of that is due to the use of new materials in place of traditional timber. Leading the charge is the inimitable <strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">Millboard</span></strong> - the deck-builder's decking of choice!</p> 2020-01-07T12:03:25+00:00 2020-01-07T12:03:25+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/splash_strips Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/splash-strips_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Those bands of gravel or shingle lying between the paving and the house - are they really necessary? Do they actually provide any real benefit? This page explores their uses and abuses.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/splash-strips_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Those bands of gravel or shingle lying between the paving and the house - are they really necessary? Do they actually provide any real benefit? This page explores their uses and abuses.</p> 1998-10-27T12:54:54+00:00 1998-10-27T12:54:54+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/ducting Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/ducting_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Plastic ducting is the best method of protecting any cables, pipes or other services that need to be buried beneath paving. This page looks at what is used, and how a simple colour scheme alerts others to just what lies within the buried plastic pipe.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/ducting_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Plastic ducting is the best method of protecting any cables, pipes or other services that need to be buried beneath paving. This page looks at what is used, and how a simple colour scheme alerts others to just what lies within the buried plastic pipe.</p> 1998-02-17T20:54:54+00:00 1998-02-17T20:54:54+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/featur06 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_FOE_06_intro.jpg" /></p><p>A Flag-On-Edge is a simple retainer structure suitable for shoring-up small differences in levels. This page looks at how they are constructed.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_FOE_06_intro.jpg" /></p><p>A Flag-On-Edge is a simple retainer structure suitable for shoring-up small differences in levels. This page looks at how they are constructed.</p> 2016-02-03T12:32:21+00:00 2016-02-03T12:32:21+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/grass_01 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/lawn_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Artificial Grass has come on leaps-and-bounds compared to the knee-shredding plastic 'Astro-Turf' of the 1970s and is now a popular choice for many garden makeovers. This page follows the step-by-step installation of a modern artificial grass lawn to a small residential rear garden.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/lawn_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Artificial Grass has come on leaps-and-bounds compared to the knee-shredding plastic 'Astro-Turf' of the 1970s and is now a popular choice for many garden makeovers. This page follows the step-by-step installation of a modern artificial grass lawn to a small residential rear garden.</p> 2014-01-18T11:53:57+00:00 2014-01-18T11:53:57+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/gabions_01 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_gabions_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Gabions, mattresses and baskets are, essentially, cages filled with rocks or stone which, when linked together, act as retaining structures with a more naturalistic look than brick or concrete walls. This page looks at their use and their potential for hard-landscaping projects.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_gabions_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Gabions, mattresses and baskets are, essentially, cages filled with rocks or stone which, when linked together, act as retaining structures with a more naturalistic look than brick or concrete walls. This page looks at their use and their potential for hard-landscaping projects.</p> 2005-03-12T08:32:54+00:00 2005-03-12T08:32:54+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/light01 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/lights_paving_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Lighting is becoming increasingly popular for all sorts of paving schemes. This page aims to provide an overview of what is used and how.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/lights_paving_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Lighting is becoming increasingly popular for all sorts of paving schemes. This page aims to provide an overview of what is used and how.</p> 2005-12-05T08:32:54+00:00 2005-12-05T08:32:54+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/light02 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/lighting_column_intro.jpg" /></p><p>This page follows the installation of an upright lighting column for residential driveways, paths or patios.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/lighting_column_intro.jpg" /></p><p>This page follows the installation of an upright lighting column for residential driveways, paths or patios.</p> 1998-02-17T20:32:54+00:00 1998-02-17T20:32:54+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/featur04 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_terrace_bagwork_04_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Terracing is simply a way of creating wide steps on a gentle gradient. Using a wide variety of materials, this page aims to introduce the basic principles and techniques.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/HL_terrace_bagwork_04_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Terracing is simply a way of creating wide steps on a gentle gradient. Using a wide variety of materials, this page aims to introduce the basic principles and techniques.</p> 2000-02-11T12:04:54+00:00 2000-02-11T12:04:54+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/featur07 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/pergola_intro.jpg" /></p><p>This page provides a simple set of plans for building a timber garden pergola. Pergolas are used to provide a shaded walk within the garden and are typically draped with climbing plants such as roses, honeysuckle and clematis.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/pergola_intro.jpg" /></p><p>This page provides a simple set of plans for building a timber garden pergola. Pergolas are used to provide a shaded walk within the garden and are typically draped with climbing plants such as roses, honeysuckle and clematis.</p> 2000-09-16T17:22:12+00:00 2000-09-16T17:22:12+00:00 https://www.pavingexpert.com/featur08 Tony McCormack

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/sleepers_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Sleepers, whether reclaimed railway sleepers or brand-new treated timber baulks, are an incredibly versatile building material for all sorts of hard-landscaping projects. This page looks at just a few of the potential uses.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.pavingexpert.com/images/landing_intros/sleepers_intro.jpg" /></p><p>Sleepers, whether reclaimed railway sleepers or brand-new treated timber baulks, are an incredibly versatile building material for all sorts of hard-landscaping projects. This page looks at just a few of the potential uses.</p>