PLEASE NOTE!
The installation hints listed below are general guidelines only! Your
project may require a modified version of the steps listed below.
Cross section of typical installation
InstallingBrickPavers
Excavation & Base Preparation
Excavate to a depth equal to the total of the depth of base material and setting bed and the thickness of the paver you have chosen. The surface of the installed pavers should be 6 mm (0.25”) above grade before compacting. During compaction the pavers will settle into the setting bed, creating a strong interlock.
A minimum grade of 1 cm per meter (1/8” per foot) is required to carry water away from house foundations and to prevent water from standing on the surface.
After excavation, spread and compact the base material uniformly throughout the excavated area in layers of no more than 100 mm (4”) at a time. Continue spreading and compacting base material until the desired depth is achieved and the surface has no high or low areas. Level the base to the desired grades, remembering to grade it so water is directed away from structures.
Constructing the Setting Bed
Place screeding rails of approximately 25 mm (1") diameter on the compacted base and use a transit or 4’ hand level to ensure accurate grading. Carefully shovel the bedding sand around and between the rails. Run a screeding board, such as a straight 2x4 timber, along the top of the rails to level the sand evenly. Reset the rails as needed to screed the entire project. Screed only the area you are able to cover with pavers on that same day.
Installing the Edge Restraint
Edge restraint prevents paving installations from shifting and spreading and is recommended on all edges of any installation not abutting a structure such as a building or a wall. The edge restraint must be installed on the compacted granular base material (not the setting bed). Although it can be installed after the pavers are laid, it is often placed first to serve as a starting edge.
Laying the Pavers
setting bed in the desired pattern, starting at an edge or a 90° corner. Snap a chalk line or set a string line to follow when laying the pavers
Cut the units as needed to finish edges. Never install a cut paver that is less than 1/3 it’s original size as pieces this small are likely to break. Instead, cut two larger pieces. Walk around the project to ensure color distribution is satisfactory before compacting. Pavers are easily removed and replaced prior to compaction.
Tamping/Sanding
Sweep the surface to remove any debris that could mar the surface of the pavers. Next, run the vibrating compactor up and down, then side to side over the entire installation. Any small irregularities in paver height caused during the laying process will be leveled out during compaction. Compact the pavers at the end of each workday to within 1 m (3’) of all unrestrained edges. The compactor should pass over all pavers at least 2 times. Once the area has been compacted, sweep the jointing material back and forth over the surface until all the joints are full.
A Professional Tip
sand over the surface of the installed bricks before tamping. This will help to protect the paves from being scratched by the compactor and will fill the joints at the same time.
Brick Pavers
Imagine a selection of products that offers you a choice of shapes, textures, colors and sizes to act as your palette to create an outdoor masterpiece of landscape design. Discover the durability and performance guarantee that this masterpiece will offer. Now sit back, relax and envision an outdoor space that is elegant, easy to maintain and well integrated into the environment in which you live.
Cobble 100 Econo
Cobble 100 Econo is the perfect paving solution for inspiring installations that fit within smaller budgets. Available in several beautifully blended colors, this affordable concrete paver is an elegant choice for any residential landscaping project.
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Cobble 100
Cobble 100 is a popular choice – a basic paving stone that combines
design versatility with
simplicity. With a multitude of laying patterns and inviting natural colors,
you can add warmth to any landscape with Cobble 100.
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Carriage 100 Econo
Carriage 100 Econo RT provides an upgraded tumbled finish on our already popular Cobble 100 Econo. By making it Real Tumbled, Carriage 100 econo RT takes on the look of authentic old world paving stones and provides an elegant paving solution for a small investment.
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Pioneer
The rectangular shape of Pioneer Stone is its essence. It accommodates
endless design possibilities and installation simplicity for curves or sharp
angles of any degree. Whether the design of your patio, driveway or walkway
reflects the era of Old Victoria or the more contemporary, Pioneer Stone will
help
you achieve a look that is uniquely yours.
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City Square
A favorite choice for homeowners and designers! The City creates traditional designs with the subtle grace that has become its trademark. The square shape allows it to be installed in modular grid patterns or a running bond. A unique square random pattern is achieved when incorporated with the Pioneer Stone. Attractive features of the City Square include its size and workability, making any landscape job quick and easy.
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