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Default Block paving question. Sand or sand/cement for the gaps?

On 6 Jun, 11:55, Stuart Noble wrote:
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Tim Downie wrote:


Something that has always annoyed me about the old block paving is the
ability of weeds to set up home in all the gaps.


There are 2 types of adhesive sand for this. One sticks to itself
only, and the much more expensive type also sticks to the blocks, and
lasts much better.


NT


Never heard of adhesive sand. Details?


You brush it in, and it sets like glued sand. Its just a more durable
replacement for sand, and doesnt stain like cement.

http://www.pavingexpert.com/point02.htm


NT