Simple Tips on Installation
Our pavers can be laid by any competent do-it yourself enthusiast. For large projects the best results are obtained by employing competent paving contractors. If you do this yourself take note of the following;
- Choose your site carefully taking note of drains, trees and electrical cables
- Check heights to make sure that the surface is below floor level and slopes away from the house.
- If the ground is firm and well compacted excavate to a depth of approximately 75mm. If the site is soft or not well compacted, excavate a further 50mm and add 50mm of top-course which should be well compacted
- Spread a 30mm layer of loose bedding sand over the base. Level and compact, preferably with a roller or compactor.
- Set up string lines to guide you for height and line.
- Lay pavers carefully following your chosen laying pattern.
- N.B. – never use a compactor on the surface of the tiles
- Leave a gap of 8-10mm between pavers to accommodate minor size variations and to avoid chipping.
- If pavers need to be cut, hire a suitable masonry saw and remember to wear safety equipment.
- When all the pavers have been laid, hose them off and allow them to dry thoroughly. Spread pave-lock grouting, mortar pointing or similar to fill the gaps.
- Use a sand and cement mix to create a 45degree edge to give the pavers a border where needed and to hold the pavers in place.
Please contact one of our regional producers directly if you need any further assistance.
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