Corobrik Clay Paving Guide: Driveways, Patios and Paths for South African Homes
Guide Type: Buyer guide
Plan Corobrik clay paving for a driveway, patio or path: base preparation, drainage, pattern, edge restraint and allowance scope.
Quick answer
A paving choice is only as durable as the base, bedding, edge restraint and drainage beneath it. Select the intended traffic use first, then price the complete prepared pavement rather than the pavers alone.
How to compare the options
| Option | Best suited to | Include in the allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway paving | Vehicle areas with a designed base and sound edge restraint. | Excavation, layers, compaction, drainage, cutting, edges and access. |
| Patio or path paving | Pedestrian outdoor areas where appearance and falls are coordinated. | Sub-base, bedding, falls, joints, steps, restraints and interfaces to buildings. |
Cost and planning checklist
- Separate pedestrian and vehicle loading requirements.
- Set drainage falls away from buildings before levels are fixed.
- Confirm the pattern, border treatment and cut pieces on the layout drawing.
Use the estimator
Build an early, region-aware allowance in the Price Your Build free estimator. It is a feasibility tool, not a supplier quotation, final design or professional certification.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the same paving be used everywhere?
It may be possible, but the pavement build-up and detailing must suit its actual use.
What is commonly missed?
Excavation, spoil removal, edge restraint, stormwater and the base layers are often more consequential than the paver unit cost.
Important
Confirm the final product, scope, installation method, drawings, approvals and professional requirements for the specific site before committing to work.
Source to check
Corobrik brochures and paving resources: www.corobrik.co.za/brochures