At Southway Construction we are experts in a wide range of exterior construction and Civil engineering work, and one of the professional services that we provide to both our domestic and commercial clients, is hard landscaping. Hard landscaping or ‘hardscaping’ is a term which applies to a number of different hard aspects of our exterior […]
It is very important to consider the potential problems which can be caused by water when you are planning a new driveway, patio or any type of paved surface. Water can cause damage to surfaces in a number of different ways including staining, erosion and encouraging weed growth. Here in the UK where we are no […]
As Autumn progresses, there are lots of changes in our gardens and external spaces. Whilst the temperature is still not too cold, it can be difficult to anticipate the cold weather to come, but now is a good time to start preparing external areas for the winter months. Despite our obsession with the weather in the UK, the reality […]
Driveway sealants are a clear costing that can be applied to the driveway surface to maintain, and possibly improve its performance. A driveway sealant can help to stabilise the surface, stop weeds growing through and stop oil and other liquids penetrating through the surface. Sealants can be made from a range of different materials but […]
There are lots of different options available for driveway paving. The most commonly used types of driveway paving in the UK are: Block paving Slab paving Tarmacadam (tarmac) Gravel There are a lot of other types of driveway paving available which are not as widely used in the UK. These include concrete, resin and various […]