Paving

The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase. more

What is available on the market?
Research the various types of paving that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy. more

Type - stones, concrete, slate, asphalt, ceramic tiles, terracotta tiles
Laying method - individual bedding, spot bedding, screed bedding
Jointing - mortar pointing, dry-jointed, concrete
Pattern - random, herringbone, honeycomb

Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new paving is the “perfect fit” for you. more

What is the main purpose of the paving?
What type of paving do I want?
Can I do the paving myself or will I need a professional?

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Step 1: Evaluation

Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular type of paving meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you. more

Advantages of different paving materials
Paving pattern - random, herringbone, honeycomb, circle, brick lay, borders
Shape - rectangle, square, hexagon, bevel or square edged, circle
Laying - DIY or professional

My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the paving and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you. more

Comparing paving options to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice. more

Which paving is the best value for money?
Which is the easiest to install?
Which paving suits my needs the best?
Which do I like the best?

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Step 1: Purchase

I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy paving and the pros and cons of each method. more

Internet, over the phone, mail order, department store or specialty store
Choosing a seller - questions to ask
Ordering, delivery and installation - return policies, guarantees, insurance

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