The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:22 pm**

Hi

we have dug out the concrete around our old thatched cottage in order to lower the outside levels to reduce a damp problem. Not we need to decide on a new paving material.

We really like block paving having had it before, and it would contrast well with the tarmac & 6mm stone on the larger driveway surface. The cottage is beige and brown, so we are looking at the Brett Aura Bronze Fleck or Marshalls Drivesett Tegula in Harvest Buff. Both are tumbled pavers in a beige/yellow colour.

Can anyone recommend anything similar or more suitable or cheaper for an old cottage with character? Or which one of the two would be more suitable?

regards

TT

Posted: **Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:40 pm**

both are around Â£20 per metre paddy plus the dreaded vat
maybe have a border in a different colour?
I wouldnt go for cheaper
LLL

Posted: **Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:42 pm**

I'm in the same boat as you my house was built in 1608 and but has been extended into the barns and another half story added and they replaced the thatch with bangor slate. I can't figure out a decent scheme for it so would be very interested in what you come up especially if you could post some progress photos. Your original paths would've probably been semi dressed boulders dressed with soil and grit.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:07 am**

Duck eggs known as river cobbles more period when laid right are okay to walk on also worn flat pebbles on edge bring back the history Pablo would be ideal on your place have good tips for laying them if needed ' it's not for the faint hearted

The Brew Cabin

Pavers for old cottage