Block/Cobblelock (Paving)

Cobblelock paving is relatively cheap to install compared to natural stone, as the laying method is much faster, reducing the labour costs involved. There are innumerable choices available, and all are grouted with kiln dried sand.

These grout lines filled with loose sand can and will become areas for weeds to grow, unless regular maintenance is provided.

Projects using Block/Cobblelock

Reclaimed brick patio

This striking urban garden has reclaimed brick as the dominant feature along with architectural planting. The herringbone pattern of the paving zigzag-ed around garden allowing pockets for the planting to creep into the gaps. Timber lattes painted black give an interesting texture to the boundaries, and also disguise an ugly wall with many […]

Sandstone Patio

Indian Sandstone paving, random pattern, edged with concrete block pavers, and a trellis screen

Cobblelock Extension

Extension of simple concrete block paving

Churchtown Pathway

Gentle Curve

This long curving path in gold granite cobble, is repeated in the planting, as bands of colour on the same pathway.

3D Drawings

Some sample drawings, some in final draft , others in blue tone, are at layout stage, where choice of material is yet to be chosen.

White Render

Instead of painting walls and raised beds, white render gives a permanent colour, some even incorporate fungicide to deter green algae discolouration.

Reclaimed brick patio

Balbriggan Modern garden

This pergola bench bed, is the centre piece of this contemporary garden. The raised bed was a single pour concrete shuttered job, with the steel supports for the floating bench set during the pour. The seat is of larch timber, as is the pergola. The paving is Saigon blue limestone with silver granite cobbles as […]