Summer has finally arrived; the pool covers have been lifted and the kids are ready to jump in and enjoy their first summer swim. During the cooler months, you might have paid the necessary attention to maintaining the pool, but what about the paving blocks around it? It might be time to consider replacing your existing outdoor paving with more durable products, with the additional benefit of having a non-slip surface.
The months spent squirrelling money away for alterations around the home can be wisely spent on upgrading or expanding your existing paved areas. With a wide range of paving blocks available through MVA Bricks, the outdoor areas of your home can receive a much-needed “facelift” and, with the right products, will prove to be safe, durable surfaces that will last.
What You Need to Look For in Outdoor Paving Blocks
- Visual appeal – Different layout options combined with various types of paving blocks create a visual appeal that blends in with the surroundings.
- Safety – Non-slip, all-weather surface paving provides a layer of protection preventing slip-and-fall accidents.
- Affordability – Compared to other surface materials, paving blocks are more cost-effective in the initial layout costs and as they are easy to repair and maintain, it eliminates any additional costs further down the line.
- Strength – Choose pavers that can handle the amount of foot traffic and still be strong enough to withstand the effects that salt or chemically-treated water will have on them.
- Durability – Paving is an investment, and you need to find pavers that will be durable and long-lasting.
- All-weather surface – Outdoor pavers need to withstand heavy rains and the heat from the sun without getting damaged, cracked or losing their colour.
- Easy to repair and maintain – Unlike other surface materials, should a section of the paving need to be replaced, all you have to do is take out the blocks from that section and replace them.
There are many benefits to choosing MVA Bricks’ paving blocks over other surface materials. They are versatile and safe, have unlimited design options and come in a variety of colours and styles. They are also easy to install and maintain, as well as affordable, durable and strong and will withstand inclement weather conditions.
Paving Providing Safety Around the Pool
One of the key factors of having a pool is safety and this extends to the paving around the pool as well as other outdoor areas. Having a fenced-in pool will prevent young ones from gaining access but what about once children are playing and swimming in the pool area? It is essential that those in the surrounding area are safe from potential injuries due to wet surfaces.
At MVA Bricks, we would suggest using our Bevel Pavers or Cottage Pavers around your pool as they improve the overall grip and ensure it is an all-weather, non-slip surface. The rugged durability of these pavers should provide a lifespan of about 50 years.
Outdoor Entertainment Areas
With the right paving blocks, you can enhance your outdoor entertainment area to ensure it is a safe space that can be fully utilised and enjoyed during the warmer months. What you need is paving blocks that not only withstand excess wear but prove to be affordable, long-lasting and attractive.
MVA’s Twin Cobble and uBuntu Cobble pavers provide strength and durability where it is needed the most making them the ideal paving blocks for outdoor entertainment areas, pathways in the garden and even driveways. Our pavers are so versatile they can be used to demarcate flower beds and for terraced gardens.
Let MVA Bricks Pave the Way
Made from SABS-approved materials, you can rest assured that the paving blocks you choose from MVA Bricks are of the highest quality. Since 1995, we have been the preferred paving and kerbs provider in South Africa. Contact us and we can guide you through our specialised products.
