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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:26 pm
by carlssonaero
Hi
Our recently laid block drive (Bretts) is fine but on the slopes some of the sand has washed away in heavy rain. what sand should I top up with /sweep in please and can I get it from somewhere like B and Q or Wickes. Existing sand is pinky colour. Thanks Julian
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:01 pm
by seanandruby
Block paving jointing sand. Should get it from all the builders merchants.
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:35 pm
by Carberry
aka kiln dried sand
Make sure the block paving is dry before you brush the sand in. Use a soft brush rather than a stiff one.
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:02 am
by lutonlagerlout
^^ what sean said
the pink coloured one sounds like hansons,but all local merchants will stock it
travis perkins in bricket wood being closest to you
cheers LLL
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:55 pm
by carlssonaero
thanks All. LLL, actually got it at Andersons in Nash Mills in Hemel regards Carlssonaero
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:48 am
by lutonlagerlout
never heard of them,are they merchants?
cheers LLL 
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:47 am
by WilliamEthen
According to my knowledge sand with polymers added to it has been quickly growing in popularity among contractors. With polymeric sand water has less opportunity to seep below the hard wearing surface of the pavement.
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:23 pm
by lutonlagerlout
sadly william polymeric sand is very porous
that being one of its main features
more to follow at the conclusion of some issues i have had
LLL
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:59 pm
by carlssonaero
Yes they are builders merchants . Cant recall the full name but pretty sure its anderson ... sometrhing. They are in Nash Mills, Hemel, oddly in a small residential street!
Carlssonaero