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Driveway cleaning - advice on cost and "gaps" after finish

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TreeBlindMice · 02/07/2023 09:21

I got my driveway spray cleaned yesterday ( semi detached house with drive parking that fits 2 cars)

Cost was 600 which was to include
Spray clean and reseal
Finish was meant to stop weeds for 5 years

In the past the reseal has involved sand between the blocks

This time it was a foam which was supposed to expand and close the gaps

But... all I can see is gaps between the blocks...

Assume it has not been applied correctly... ? Anyone experienced this.

Am concerned if the gaps are left as this can cause the bricks to slip

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johnd2 · 02/07/2023 09:34

Yeah block paving is a flexible surface, it needs to be kiln dried sand brushed into the gaps to spread the load when cars are driving on it. No idea what the foam is.

TreeBlindMice · 02/07/2023 09:45

Worried I've been had.

I thought the foam would actually expand to fill the gaps:(

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johnd2 · 02/07/2023 10:51

TreeBlindMice · 02/07/2023 09:45

Worried I've been had.

I thought the foam would actually expand to fill the gaps:(

Go to Wickes and get yours elf a bag of kiln dried sand or two and sweep it into the gaps. Cost about 20 quid including the brush

8misskitty8 · 02/07/2023 12:41

As above kiln dried sand for the gaps.
If you put foam or cement in the gaps then you’ll get cracking and water pooling.

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