Paving in Rosebank, Parkhurst and Greenside
Smaller stands, older homes and a lot of outdoor living. Paving work here is more often a courtyard, a patio or a front path than a long driveway.
Small stands, outdoor rooms
Parkhurst and Greenside are known for compact, older houses on modest stands, many of them renovated, with the garden used as an outdoor room. Paving jobs here are often a patio at the back door, a courtyard, a paved strip beside the house or a short driveway. Small areas have their own problems: tight access for materials, careful levels against old walls and doors, and nowhere to hide a poor finish.
The Spruit runs through Parkhurst
The Braamfontein Spruit leaves the Parkview Golf Course and runs through Parkhurst, where the Westdene Spruit joins it. Properties on the lower ground near the stream should be paved with falls that carry water away from the house and with drainage that does not simply push it onto the neighbour's side.
Sources: Braamfontein Spruit, Wikipedia
Patios, walkways and the old house
- Keep the finished paving level below the floor and the damp-proof course of the house.
- Ask how the contractor will fall the patio away from doors and walls on a small, flat site.
- Choose a paver or stone that suits the age and style of the house. Clay pavers and cobbles are popular here.
- Plan access: how pallets, sand and spoil will get through a narrow side gate.
Paving pages for Rosebank
Frequently asked questions
Can a small courtyard be paved without a machine?
Often, yes, though compaction still needs a plate compactor. Ask the contractor how they will compact in a tight space.
Will paving cause damp on my old walls?
It can if it is laid too high or falls towards the house. The finished level and the falls should be agreed before work starts.
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