Concrete Paving Blocks-Cabro

Concrete paving blocks, commonly known as Cabro in Kenya are used on road carriage way surfaces, car parks, within landscaped compounds and in tented shelters.

The Strength of the block is determined by its thickness, with most common thicknesses ranging from 50mm, 50mm, 80mm and 100mm.
For heavy duty roads, 80mm and 100mm thick blocks are used. For light duty roads such as driveways to private residences, tented shelters and car parks, 50mm thick is appropriate.

The soil underneath, especially if its black cotton soil, needs to be removed until stable ground is reached. Murram is then backfilled and a roller compactor used to compact the soil. The last 300mm depth is filled with hand packed hardcore which is also roller compacted. Fine aggregate is laid on top then finally the paving blocks arranged and held together on the edges by the concrete kerbs.

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The construction of the blocks should involve pressure compression and vibrating to ensure no air space and honey combs develop because these make the paving block weaker.
Quick drying cement such as Savannah and chemical additives are added to make the curing process faster.

Supply.
Currently, we can supply 50mm at a cost of kes 900 Per square meter . We an supply 80mm at a cost of kes 1200 per square meter for the Nairobi anre and its environs.

Architect Francis Gichuhi Kamau.
info@a4architect.com


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7 responses to “Concrete Paving Blocks-Cabro”

  1. Ken Avatar
    Ken

    Could you urgently advise if you can get options for single unit commercial buildings ideal for an education institute.

  2. Yunis Ahmed Avatar
    Yunis Ahmed

    Available for joint venture is a 29 acre piece of land in karen opposite KCB training school.

  3. Arch.t.s.walia Avatar
    Arch.t.s.walia

    Price for supply and fix.paving block for private drive

    1. Arch. Christian Omondi Avatar
      Arch. Christian Omondi

      Hi Arc. Walia, the price is 2500 (cabro, hardcore, gravel, sand and labour)

  4. Tony Avatar

    What would be the cost for doing 50mm Cabro on 218 square meter area?

  5. Richard Avatar
    Richard

    Need urgent fixing of my parking area180m2. How much do I need to carry out my request

  6. Boniface Munene Avatar
    Boniface Munene

    Is 2500 the cost of all those materials per meter squre?

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