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Our guide to creating the ideal driveway

For many, having one’s own driveway is a luxury; for others, it’s a necessity. For larger families with more than one car, those who find themselves with parking permit limitations or individuals in rural areas, a driveway provides both a practical and secure area for vehicles, not to mention valuable exterior space. 

According to the RAC Foundation, as of September 2019, the UK was home to 38.9 million licensed vehicles, a 1.3% increase to that of September 2018. With cars making up 32 million (82.2%) of this figure*, it’s no wonder that more and more car owners desire a driveway in front of their home. 

Whether a city dweller or country mouse, creating the ideal driveway is a sure-fire way to make your house become a home.  We’ve put together some hints and tips to help you create your dream driveway.

First impressions count

Rockwool - insulation made from stone

Insulation is an often overlooked, but a very important factor to consider in the success of a renovation project. Because the difference it can make is invisible. While many customers initially tend to focus on visible parts of their renovation – like the colours, fittings, appliance specifications, room layouts and finishes – how a room feels will come to matter just as much, if not more, in the long run. And how it feels is largely due to the insulation: whether the room is comfortably warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and calm and quiet all year round.

Not all insulation is the same

There’s insulation, and there’s Rockwool stone wool insulation. Unlike petrochemical-based insulation materials, Rockwool is made from stone. Which means it is a natural high-performance material that is highly