Interlocking Concrete Paver Blocks
Concrete Paver blocks, which are available in a range of colors and shapes, add definition and style to areas such as gardens, walkways and grounds. Easy to lay and maintain, concrete paver blocks have become immensely popular over the past decade due to their beauty, durability, and economy.
RDC Concrete has the ability to manufacture concrete paver blocks in a range of shapes, sizes, thicknesses, colors and patterns. Among the most popular shapes for concrete paver blocks are rectangular, uniregular, trihex and I-shapes while commonly required thicknesses for concrete paver blocks are 60mm, 80mm, and 100mm.
RDC Concrete can manufacture and supply custom concrete paver blocks. Do contact us with details of your requirements and our experts will get in touch with you to discuss the way forward.
See also:
- Manufacturing process of interlocking concrete paver blocks.
- Selecting concrete paver blocks.
- Advantages of concrete paver blocks.
Manufacturing Process for Concrete Paver Blocks
The manufacturing of high quality concrete paver blocks involves combining Portland cement, coarse and fine aggregates, and sufficient water to produce zero-slump concrete. Admixtures can be added to increase properties such as strength and density, and reduce the likelihood of efflorescence and water absorption.
The concrete is then molded in Besser machines under vibration and extreme pressure. Usually, the concrete paver blocks are constructed with spacer bars to ensure uniform, properly spaced joints and the edges are beveled to prevent chipping.
The basic steps in the manufacture of concrete paver blocks are:
- The raw materials are mixed in required proportion in cement mixers and ball mills.
- The mixture is then filled into hoppers of the concrete paver block machine.
- The blocks are cast with vibration and compaction as per design.
- They are dispatched after adequate curing.
Selecting Concrete Paver Blocks
With concrete paver blocks available in a variety of color, texture and material, selecting the perfect concrete paver block can be quite a challenge
When selecting concrete paver blocks, there are two main criteria that you must consider:
Design:
Concrete Paver blocks are available in a range of designs and colors (including multi-colored blocks). When selecting a design, apart from aesthetic appeal, the convenience of maintenance should also be consideration
Base:
Concrete Paver blocks can be installed on:
- Gravel Gravel which withstands wind and rain better than the other bases, and is especially suited for irregular arrangements.
- Concrete Concrete which is more permanent than other bases, and works best when stones are arranged in patterns or laid close together.
- Sand which is not as permanent as other bases, but is easier to install.
Advantages of Concrete Paver Blocks
- Low maintenance and replacement costs.
- Provide easy access underground services and utilities. Subsequent replacement of underground services does not require any visual or structural changes.
- Low installation costs because unskilled labor can be used to lay the blocks.
- Negligible noise and dust during installation/reinstallation.
- Compared to concrete, construction waste is low.
- Easy to install and available for immediate use, unlike concrete which must harden.
- Are available in a variety of aesthetic options; colors, patterns, shapes, etc.