Block Paving

Here at MGN Builders Merchants, we have a wonderful range of premium trade quality block paving sourced from trusted and well-known brands. The concrete block paving by MGN will transform your outdoor space, your driveway adding that neat and modern central point for your home as well as creating a functional space for your car. Rustic, slightly weathered effect block paving will suit a more traditional styled home, whereas the modern homes that are aiming for a more sophisticated look will complement our granite block paving option. MGN provides famously low prices, free delivery and an extensive range of driveway block paving from Larchfield Birch and Damson to Kingspave Cobble Silver Grey.

What is block paving?

Block paving is also known as brick paving, it is a type of decorative method of creating a road surface, like driveway, pavement, patios, town centres and many more. The block paving bricks are typically made of clay or concrete with the addition of other composite materials and even recycled materials also utilised, like crashed glass and building rubble.

What are the different types of block paving?

There are two basic types of block paving, concrete block paving and clay brick paving.

What is Concrete Block Paving?

Concrete block paving is also known as brick paving this type of decorative pavement is produced from mixed crushed stones sand, dyes, cement, and other materials that are mixed and then poured into the moulds forming durable concrete block paving.

What is Clay Brick Paving?

Kiln Fired Clay Brick Paving – as the name suggests these are made of clay, the brick must be fired in a kiln and baked. The clay paving bricks are available in a rectangular shape, though the variation is very broad from 60x60 to 150x150mm sets 300x300 squares, the custom-made shapes can also be manufactured for specific projects. The clay brick colour is natural, without the addition of chemical dye, as a result, these bricks are not subject to fading and the colour range is extensively wide.

Benefits of concrete block paving

Easy to maintain, to keep your patio or block paving driveway fresh and bright all you need is regularly wash your patio or driveway with simple soap and water.
Strong & hardwearing, suitable for residential and commercial applications, load-bearing capacity is highly suitable for pedestrian traffic and vehicle load. It is intended to last at least 20 years.
Variety of colours, shapes – will provide you with a choice and options for any type of construction project.
Wide range of designs and patterns from the most popular 45-degree herringbone pattern to basketweave.
An interlocking jointing system ensures increased strength.