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With National Masonry Supplying To You Concrete & Stone Pavers For Your Paving Projects We Have A Large Product Range In Stock & On Display For You To Select The Perfect Pavers National Masonry Manufacturers An Extensive Range Of Products

Masonry Blocks - Bricks - Pavers & Retaining Wall Products

The Mighty Grey Block Is An Iconic Building Material

With Thousands Of Applications

There Range Of Grey Blocks Utilise The Latest Technology Producing A Lightweight High Strength Block For All Your Building Needs These Are Available In A Full

Range Of Sizes From 100 Through To 300 Series Blocks National Masonry’s Designer Block Range Is The Architects Choice

 Available In A Range Of Colours & Finishes Which Provide An Aesthetic & Functional

 Walling Solution

Our Range Of Landscape Products Caters To Your Every Need Be It Paving Or Building A Retaining Wall From DIY Projects - Residential Property To Commercial Scale Projects

At Cleaves Garden Supplies We Have A Variety Of Products To Meet Your Needs We Also Stock A Full Range Of Accessories To Complement Our

 Range Of Pavers

HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT CONCRETE PAVERS

Select Concrete Pavers That Match Internal Floor Coverings To Ensure The Transition From Indoor Out Is Subtle & Blends With Your Decorating Style If You Are Paving Around Pools Or Building Stairs  Choose A Range To Create A Smooth Finish Combining Large & Small Format Pavers Can Add Textural Qualities For A More Distinctive Space Paving Joint Mortar Saves Time & Effort With Water Which Is Ideal

For Applying A Permanent Rigid Joint More Than 5mm Wide & A Minimum 25mm Deep On All Types Of Paving When Paving A Small Space Keep The Design Simple & Use A Neutral Coloured Large Format Paver To Create A Sense Of Space

National Masonry Recommends That Concrete Pavers Be Sealed With A Quality Penetrating Sealer Following Installation

Large Format Concrete Pavers Speed Up The Laying Process

GATHER IDEAS ON THE LOOK YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE

PLEASE VIEW OUR BROCHURE ON LINE WITH THE LATEST NATIONAL MASONRY OUTDOOR DESIGN GUIDE

Find The Paver That Is Recommended For Your Particular Need Measure Your Area To Be Paved To Determine

The Quantity Of Pavers Required

This Area Is Simply Calculated By Length (m) x Width (m) = Area (m2) For Basic Square Or Rectangular Spaces (m= Metres)

Select The Paver Size You Prefer

Large Format Pavers Are Larger Than Or Equal To

300mm (Length) x 300mm (Width)

& Small Format Pavers Are Less Than 300mm x 300mm

Select A Colour That Compliments Your Home Areas & surroundings

Choose To D.I.Y. Or Hire A Professional Contractor

BASIC GUIDE TO LAYING CONCRETE PAVERS

PREPARING THE SITE

Excavate The Area To Be Paved To Allow For The Base Layer

(Generally 100 -150mm Thick Of Road Base)

Bedding Sand (Generally 30mm Thick Coarse Washed River Sand) & The Paver Thickness Establish Falls & Level Using A Spirit Level On The Screed Board

Spread The Road Base To An Even Thickness & Compact Using A Mechanical Plate

ADD THE BEDDING SAND

Place Screed Rails On Road Base & Spread Bedding Sand

Roughly Between & Over The Rails - Keep The Rails

The Easiest Way To Screed Sand Is To Use Two Guides (Screed Rails) & A Screeding Board

(E.G. A Flat Piece Of Timber)

Establish Bedding Tracks With The Screeding Board

LEVEL THE SURFACE

Bed the screed rails into the bedding Sand &

Drag the screeding board

in a sawing motion from side to side across the rails to create a firm flat laying surface Remove the rails & fill in the voids with bedding Sand & trowel smooth

Set the lines

 Set String Lines At Right Angles To Establish Paving Lines These Will Help Keep The Joints Straight For That Truly Professional Look

BEGIN THE LAYING

Start Laying Along The Longest Straight Edge Of The Designated Area & Lay Whole Pavers

First Leave 3-5mm Between Pavers To Allow For

Jointing Sand - Unless

 The Pavers Have Nibs

CUT PAVERS

Cut & Position Part-Pavers If Your Project Requires Them

Edge Restraints Prevent The Pavers From Moving

FILL THE JOINTS

Sweep Jointing Sand Over The Finished Dry Paving Ensuring That All Joints Are Full

FINISHING TOUCHES

Sand Filled Joints

a) Pavers 50mm Thick Or Greater Require The Surface To Be

 Plate Compacted

Always Remember To Use A Rubber Mat Or Carpet

Beneath The Plate Compactor

To Prevent Damage To The Pavers b) Pavers 40mm Thick Or Less Require The Surface To Be Hand Compacted With A Rubber Mallet Mortar - Surface To Be Hand Compacted Prior To Application

CARING FOR YOUR PAVERS

Prevention Is Better Than Cure...

Sweep Regularly With A Stiff Bristled Broom To Keep Pavers Free From Debris

For Maximum Protection We Suggest Pavers Are Sealed

After Installation With A Penetrating Sealer

Please Check With A Reputable Sealing Company For Advice

Seal Pavers With A Penetrating Sealer Before Grouting To Avoid Grout Smears

Re-Seal Pavers As Required Paying Extra Attention

To Heavy Wear Areas

 & Salt-Water Locations

During Construction Cover The Paved Areas To Protect Against Damage Protect Your Pavers Against Possible Staining From Mortar - Oxides - Cement & Rust Do Not Use Acid To Clean Pavers Do Not Use High Pressure Cleaning Apparatus To Clean Pavers In All Cases Of A Spillage Attempt To Clean A Stain Before It

Hardens Or Dries

Follow The Below Simple Steps

Assess The Type Of Stain Carefully Before Taking Action

Incorrect Assessment Of Stain Can Cause The Stain To Be More Difficult To Remove

If Stain Cannot Be Accurately Assessed You Will Need To Conduct A Trial Process On A Small Portion Of The Stained Area To Determine The Best Appropriate Action

Do Not Use Acid To Remove Stains Under Any  Circumstances This Is General Information & Should Be Viewed As A Guide Only

National Masonry Urges You To Ensure That You Obtain Appropriate Professional Advice

Tailored To Your Circumstances Before Commencing

Paving Projects