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by Tony McCormack (Author) "Paving is one of the oldest of all the construction trades and has been used by man since long before we bothered to record history..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd; illustrated edition edition (28 April 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1861267789
  • ISBN-13: 978-1861267788
  • Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 19.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 79,285 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Driveways, paths and patios are an essential part of most properties and this comprehensive book provides a detailed explanation of exactly how they are designed, planned and constructed. The features of this book are: discusses the design of driveways, paths and patios with reference to their planned use, style, size, gradients and special features such as steps, ramps and terraces; considers the range of materials available including block paving, flags, slabs, setts, cubes, cobbles, loose aggregates, plain and patterned concrete and tarmac; analyses how to estimate costs and making the choice between the DIY approach and using a professional contractor; examines the critical issue of drainage; lays bare the mathematics associated with accurate setting-out and levelling; describes the range of tools and equipment needed; details the correct constructions of kerbs and edging and laying methods for flags, block paving; and much more.


About the Author

Prior to being disabled, Tony McCormack was the senior contracts manager and proprietor of A.J. McCormack & Son, a contracting company specializing in all forms of paving and groundwork. He was the hard-landscaping expert for the Expertgardener website hosted by Alan Titchmarsh for Ground Force TV series. He is the webmaster of Pavingexpert.com, the world's most popular paving and hard-landscaping website.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Driveways, Paths and Patios, 17 Jun 2007
By A. D. Walpole "montana" (luton uk) - See all my reviews
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the "bible" of paths patios and driveways
absolutely essential for pros and amateurs alike for a great finish to your project
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5.0 out of 5 stars Driveways, Paths and Patios, 12 Feb 2008
By ianbites "ian" (Lutterworth, England) - See all my reviews
If you want to know how to do it, this book is superb! From questioning if you are fit enough, and realistically have the time, to setting out and showing different laying techniques.Reading this will help you through the whole process. Its for you to judge if you have the skill to complete your project.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, 30 Mar 2008
By PTA (Spain) - See all my reviews
If you are looking for a book full of ideas on nice paths for your garden and how to make them yourself, it is not your book. It explains (very well, I won't deny this) how to make a two cars driveway like a pro. Very useful if it is what you are looking for. Not my case, though.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good book but limited in choice of materials
I enjoyed and will use this book which is well written and illustrated. It will be invaluable to anyone seeking to lay a drive or pathway with good advice on spacing, layout... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best reference guide available
This book is never far from desk in the office and gets used by a few of our landscape guys when spec-ing drives and patios. Read more
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