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Limestone driveway in Walkinstown, Dublin 12
The time came for this old concrete driveway to be transformed into a limestone paved one. The whole process was completely performed by our team. To remove the old concrete base, firstly, we used heavy duty machinery to break it into small pieces. Next, a new hardcore base replaced the old concrete. After we made…
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Imprinted concrete in Tallaght, Dublin 24
Replacing an old tarmac driveway with imprinted concrete is nothing new. It has been gaining a lot of popularity recently. This kind of solution gives you nice and clean finish and quick results. In order to pour concrete, first, demolition of and old tarmac driveway happened. Then hardcore base was installed and well compacted. High…
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Gravel driveway in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
What better solution for a bigger driveway than gravel? After getting everything planned out and agreed with this customer, our team was ready to transform another driveway in Rathfarnhan, and see some happy and satisfied expressions after. Excavation of the top soil started, and immediately after this, the laying of hardcore base commenced. To breathe…
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Yellow granite patio in Lucan, Co. Dublin
Replace your worn out decking with natural stone material and create a well used paved patio. Easier for maintaining and longer lasting. We begun with removing the old decking and excavation of top soil to prepare everything for hardcore base. Wacker plate was used to ensure that everything is well compacted, and the effects of…
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Cobblelock patio, Maynooth Co. Kildare
Cobblelock patios, if well designed, bring peace and comfort and an extension to the living and recreation areas of your home. Renovating your patio is a great opportunity for everyone to express their own decorative talents, and with our skills everything is possible. Feel free to mix stone materials with grass, soil and flowers. Nature…
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Limestone driveway in Churchtown, Dublin 14
It’s the end of November. No better time to wrap up the year with a renovating driveway project which frees up parking space for upcoming presents. This renovation required demolition of an old driveway. Installing andcompleting new hardware base. Getting rid of overthrowing hedges, supplying and installing high quality Cedar garden fencing. Supplying and installing…
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Imprinted Concrete: Benefits, 26 Patterns, Colours, Installation, and Maintenance
Imprinted concrete or stamped concrete, is concrete that is patterned and textured to mirror brick, stone and flagstone, wood, tile, slate and various other patterns and textures. It is a modern attractive paving method for driveways, patios, and paths currently used in Ireland and all over the world. In this blog, we will analyze in…
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Lay Your Patio Step by Step
How to lay a patio is a question that jumps on the minds of the DIY lovers. In this text, we will explain you step by step how the process is completed. Moreover, you will get information about the materials you can use for your patio project and what are the characteristics of them. Before…
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Benefits of Having a Patio
Before starting, let’s explain what a patio is. The word is Spanish and refers to the inner courtyard. So, a patio is the outdoor paved area adjoined to your house, and generally, this area is used for dining or recreation activities. Having a patio in your house improves your life in various ways. Starting from…
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Gravel Driveway Installation – 4 Processes Described Step by Step
Gravel driveways, thanks to its numerous advantages, are one of the most popular solutions in Dublin and the whole country. One crucial benefit of a gravel driveway is that its installation process is shorter compared to other driveway solutions. In some cases, if there is some construction experience, the right equipment, and time available, then…
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