| home | about | design
When comparing interlock driveway prices with asphalt it is plain to see that interlock is the more expensive option. The reason we see interlock driveways then must be that they out perform asphalt. So why are they better? They are better for two reasons, the first being the meticulous base preparation that goes into a driveway by Merlin Construction and the other is the interlock stone[...]
Interlock for a Driveway
Bart Flegg on December 29, 2011, 12:24 pm
Interlock, Driveway, Landscaping, Stone, Toronto
......................................................................................................................................
Tips From The Pros
Interlock Base
Interlocking Paver Guidelines
Bart Flegg on January 24, 2010, 8:59 pm
The theory behind interlock has been around for thousands of years, we just haven’t been building beautiful backyards out of it for that long. Interlock is characterized by stones set on an aggregate (gravel) base and jointed with sand. Let’s examine the interlock system starting with the bottom up
Proper base preparation is one of the most important elements to a high quality long lasting installation[...]
Interlock, Pavers, Paving Guidelines, Contractor Quality Control
......................................................................................................................................
Back In The Office
When I tell people we are a landscaping company their first question is normally about the brown spot on their grass or the endless weeds in their gardens. Landscaping can be much more than that. A well designed backyard retreat consists of gardens framed by intelligently chosen hardscaping elements. Some hardscaping projects are made out of natural stone. Whether it is Indian Sandstone, Wiarton square cut, random flagstone or limestone it will be set in a bed of mortar and jointed on a concrete pad for a lasting demonstration of the stones beauty[...]
Landscaping With Stone
Bart Flegg on January 3, 2011, 5:29 pm
Toronto, Stone, Driveways, Retaining Walls, Landscaping, Interlock
......................................................................................................................................
Back In The Office
More Info on Merlin Outdoor
Merlin Construction is a full service landscape design and build company in Toronto. Focusing on stone masonry and wood construction the craftsman at Merlin work with an old school work ethic insuring everything is completed to specification.
You are currently viewing tags. To view the rest of the blog click Home on the main navigation bar.
Sign up for highlights from the underground bi-weekly, FREE offers and discount packages.
iso/but walkways interlock landscapers flagstone retaining walls php stone patio front yard rocks pavers camp stove etobioke design contractor base new member review curb appeal driveway mec reuse leveling patio primus classictrail toronto paving guidelines emissions landscape design driveways website screeding primus interlocking backyard contractor quality control custom blog functional space recycling natural stone tips and tricks etobicoke joints landscaping tricks landscaping cutting pavers landscape truck project truck reduce patio construction sustainable
Recent Blog Posts
Cutting Pavers 101
Designing Functional Space
New Work Horse!
In the shadow of recycling
What is this blog
Leveling a patio - Screeding
Researching Stone Landscaping
Primus ClassicTrail™ Review
Interlocking Paver Guidelines
Toronto Stone Patio Information
Landscaping With Stone
Covering Old Steps
Toronto Walkway Curb Appeal
Interlock for a Driveway
