Here at Stone Made Drives, you’d imagine that stone is our expertise! In this blog post we’re going to go over how this material is made and the many techniques which are used in order to provide us with the polished and attractive looking material we use to cover your driveway… The Origins of Natural…
When it comes to installing a brand new driveway to really make the most of your outdoor space, you’ll have a few big decisions to make. No decision is quite as important as which type of material to go for- and there is such a wide range of options out there that you’d be forgiven…
Over the years, concrete in general has increased and decreased in popularity several times. Many people worry that they will become bored of the material or will simply regret their decision. Due to this, they ask the opinion of other people which leads to the spreading of many concrete related myths. Here at Stone Made…
Overall, the process of driveway installation can take 3-5 days, however this largely depends on how long it takes for the driveway to completely dry and the amount of space which is being filled with concrete. As expected, the larger the driveway, the longer the process is likely to take. Although we always recommend that…
Although we always recommend that people consult the professionals when it comes to tasks such as laying a concrete driveway, we also think that it is important that the customers are kept in the loop of the process that will be undertaken. Here is part one of the concrete driveway process carried out by most…
There might come a point in your life when you can’t stop staring out of your living room window and feeling embarrassed by the state of your driveway. The growing weeds, the cracked brickwork, the grime all over the surface: all of these things can combine to cause you to spend nights worrying about what…
It’s only natural to want to make something you’ve just purchased last as long as possible. Although one of the cheapest material choices for driveways, gravel also comes with the burden of excessive maintenance. Here are our top tips on how to look after a gravel driveway… When you have a gravel driveway, you should…
Recently, it has become very popular to carefully select the materials which we use during building work and, with so many different materials on the market, the selection process can become difficult. Here are the top three patio materials around… Stone Stone is a very natural and durable material when it comes to a patio.…
In order to have a great looking exterior to your home, it’s absolutely essential that you have a great looking driveway. Neighbours, guests and people passing by will automatically judge the state of your home based on the state of your garden and your driveway, and so it’s absolutely crucial that your landscaping does your…
Although the common expression tells us to never judge a book by its cover, this is certainly not applied when it comes to your commercial or residential property. The outside of your home or office block will indicate to passers-by, neighbours or prospective clients what it’s like on the inside. For example, if a friend’s…