Block pattern for a curved path? - Question about pattern for a curved path

[robg]

Hi All,

First time post for me...

I am about to lay the bricks on my path. The path is about 14m along the side of the road, width 1.4m. The road curves outward about .7m along the length. For 6m at one end, the path extends a further couple of metres in width to meet the side of the house. The house itself is at a low angle to the road line.

I will be using Marshall Claypave bricks (manor red multi) with soldier laid edgings

Any suggestions for appropriate laying patterns & orientation for the infill?

I was vaguely considering herringbone with the v-line running along the length of the path, but the line will be interrupted by the curvature so your ideas would be welcome.

BTW this is the best website I have come across in a long time, not just for content, but organisation and attractive layout - a real professional bit of work.

Thanks all,

Robg

[Nigel Walker]

How about laying a Running StretcherBond pattern. The bricks should follow the curve with minimal gaps and best of all - not a lot of cutting in !


Nigel

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I wouldn't fancy tring to maintain an accurate herringbone pattern on a curved path using clay pavers - just laying clays accurately to herringbone on a rectangular rea is hard enough, but when you;ve no base line to work from .... phew! I'd have to think about adding another quid or two per square metre to the laying charge!

Nigel's idea of using a running bond is just what I would suggest. It will emphasise the curve, making a feature of it, rather than a complication, and it will help hide the minor deviations that are inevitable with any clay pavers.

A couple of piccies to help you be convinced....


The one above uses concrete blocks (Marshalls 60mm Ramsbottom Brindles) while that below uses clays (Ashbourne Red Multi, IIRC)