Belgium Blocks for Sale: A Practical Buying Guide

Belgium blocks have lined city streets, carriage drives and courtyards for well over a century, and they remain one of the most durable paving choices available. Also called Belgian block, these split granite pavers combine strength with a classic, established look. If you are shopping for Belgium blocks for sale, here is what to consider before you order.

What Belgium Blocks Are

Belgium blocks are rectangular granite pavers with slightly irregular, textured faces. The name dates back to granite setts shipped from Europe to pave early American streets. Today you can buy both new, freshly quarried block and antique block reclaimed from old roads.

Where They Work Best

• Driveway edging that keeps asphalt from crumbling.
• Curbing along streets, lawns and planting beds.
• Driveway aprons and full cobbled driveways.
• Courtyards, motor courts and walkways.
• Decorative bands, steps and wall caps.

Sizes to Know

Common formats include regulation blocks around 5x5x9 inches, half regulations, jumbo blocks around 10x7x4 inches, half jumbos, mini blocks around 4x4x8 and cubes around 4x4x4. Regulation and jumbo sizes are popular for curbing; cubes suit fan and circle patterns.

New or Antique?

New block offers sharper edges and consistent colour in grey, rose, black, yellow and buff. Antique block has rounded corners and a weathered patina that suits historic homes and traditional landscapes.

Installation Basics

Edging is usually set in a concrete haunch to hold the line. Paved areas need a compacted base, a sand or mortar setting bed, filled joints and good drainage. Driveways require a deeper base than footpaths.

Ordering Tips

Measure linear footage for edging or square footage for paving, add extra for cuts, and ask about pallet quantities and delivery to your site. REALGOODS Company, a natural stone supplier since 2003, offers belgium blocks for sale in new and antique styles, multiple sizes and colours, with nationwide delivery.

A Lasting Investment

Granite Belgium blocks cost more up front than concrete curbing, but they rarely need replacing and only gain character with age.