The summer season is here in all its glory, and what better time can one find to invest in revamping and alleviating the outlook of their homes? Block paving seems to be one of the most favorite projects for people in the summertime. It is an easy, quick, and efficient way to give your home a much-needed facelift without spending too much time or money, for that matter.
As block paving can be installed easily and has practical purposes besides the aesthetic considerations – nailing the measurements and laying of the blocks is crucial. After all, the job is only easy if you know the measurements and the number of blocks needed to be laid down accordingly. Otherwise, the process can become quite tedious, and you don’t want that.
Brick Measurement & Calculations
That’s why we are going to list down the steps for measurements and calculations that you can follow to understand better how to work your block paving project without it becoming a cumbersome mess for you.
So put on your thinking caps, and let’s get started!
Step 1: Sketching
First things first, you have to start by sketching the area where you will lay the pavement. The sketch will act as a workable blueprint for your measurements of the width and length of the area. This should help you come up with the base amount of block paving that should be laid.
Step 2: Marking
Next, you should use a string and stick mechanism to mark the area where you will be laying the pavement. Insert the sticks to mark the area’s length and width and use strings to fasten them around the sticks. Insert sticks in the middle to stop the strings from sagging.
Step 3: Measuring
Now you are up for measuring the area’s length and width, running up the strings that you just fastened. A measuring tape tool should be hugely helpful to guide along the lines and provide accurate numbers. Add those measured numbers to the sketch accordingly.
Step 4: Calculating the Area for Block Paving
Now that you have the rightful measurements down, it is time to calculate the area for block paving. After all, you need to know how much block paving you would need, and it depends on the area instead of using the per block method. Hence, multiply the length by the width, and you should have an area of paving in square meters or feet as per your liking.
Step 5: Calculating the Number of Blocks
Lastly, you need to know the number of blocks it would take to complete the project. Therefore, begin with calculating the area of a single block. Go on to divide the total area that you found in step 4 by the area of the single block, and this should give you the exact number of blocks it would take to complete the pavement.
In Conclusion,
Although you may enjoy learning this new skill and taking up block paving as a DIY project, it is best if you leave it to the professionals to do it for you. With 20 years of experience, Platinum Pavers have paved the road to its success with quality-assured services and customer satisfaction. We do it all, from creating a brand-new paver installation to repairing your old one for you! Contact us for a free consultation today.
