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Design & Materials October 24, 2025

Colour Choices in Ottawa: Hiding Salt Stains & Fading

Discover which interlock paver colours hide salt stains best and resist UV fading in Ottawa's harsh climate. Expert advice on...

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Design & Materials October 19, 2025

Permeable Interlock in Ottawa: Is It Worth It? (Drainage + Maintenance)

Considering permeable pavers for your Ottawa property? Learn about the benefits, drawbacks, maintenance requirements, and whether permeable interlock is worth...

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Interlock Tips October 14, 2025

Heaving vs Settling: How to Tell What’s Happening to Your Pavers

Learn to identify whether your interlock pavers are heaving from frost or settling from base failure. Discover the causes, visual...

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Interlock Tips October 9, 2025

Gaps Between Pavers: Why They Happen (And How Pros Restore the Joints)

Noticing gaps between your paver stones? Learn why gaps form between interlock pavers, how to identify serious problems, and what...

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Design & Materials October 4, 2025

What a ‘Proper Base’ Really Means (Without the Sales Talk)

Discover what goes into a proper interlock base: excavation depth, Granular A, screenings, and why base preparation is critical for...

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Interlock Tips September 29, 2025

Interlock Repair vs New Installation: How to Decide

Learn when to repair your interlock pavers versus complete replacement. Expert guidance on evaluating age, damage extent, costs, and base...

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Interlock Tips September 24, 2025

Why Water Pools on Interlock (Grading Basics for Ottawa Homes)

Learn why water pools on interlock driveways and patios, the importance of proper grading (1-2% slope), common causes of drainage...

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Interlock Tips September 19, 2025

Interlock Patio Cost in Ottawa: What Changes the Price Most?

Planning an interlock patio in Ottawa? Learn what factors affect patio pricing most—from size and materials to features like fire...

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Design & Materials September 14, 2025

Best Interlock Patterns for Driveways: Why Herringbone Wins (And When It Doesn’t)

Discover why herringbone is the gold standard interlock pattern for Ottawa driveways, when alternatives like basketweave and running bond make...

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Interlock Tips September 9, 2025

Should You Seal Interlock? Pros, Cons + When It Makes Sense

Wondering if you should seal your interlock pavers? Learn the pros and cons of sealing, when it makes sense, and...

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