Edgeing - Granite setts

[trevor57]

Hi what a fab site to be reading as i'm just starting to rip up my tarmac drive and lawn for allover block paving.
My question is? For the edge I want to have 4 blocks in a square circle [ does that make sense] of dark grey with a 100 x 100 x50 granite sett in the middle. As these setts are not exactly square could I fill the gaps with cement or some other filler or will I have to use a proper half block.

[bobhughes]

Not sure what you mean Trev

[Mark B]

do you mean something like is shown on this page, shown as the 'Dutch pattern' near the bottom of the page.
http://www.pavingexpert.com/blocks04.htm

and you mean that you would want to change the half block on the inside to a sett.?

[trevor57]

Thanks Mark B. I know I didn't explain it very well but that is exactly what I meant. The Dutch pattern as an edge with a granite sett in it instead of a half paving block. The more I think about it though the more I think it will have to be a proper half block.

[Mark B]

im not sure how it would look with the contrast of the blocks with the granite sett in the middle ,with the rough edges etc, might look good i dont know. i would imagine the half block would be more solid and less likely to move and dislodge after time through traffiking etc.

[bobhughes]

Only way to find out would be to buy half a dozen setts and set it out.

[trevor57]

Thanks for your advice. As I've just finished and levelled the subase I think I'll have tomorrow off and go and buy some different blocks and colours and experiment. Thanks again for a brilliant site.

[Mark B]

if i were you as im not sure with the sett in the middle, i would try a few different block colours etc to contrast with the other blocks in the main area. this should give a nice contrast and will frame/edge the paving well.

i dont know how the sett would look with the irregular edges against the true edges of the blocks