paving slabs

18" x 18" / 450mm x 450mm

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other slabs

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Laying paving slabs

1. All loose material should be cleared from the area to be paved and the site excavated to the required depth.

2. Dig out any soft spots and infill with suitable, well compacted gravel. The surface of this sub-base should be blinded with fine sand to achieve a smooth and even surface to within 15mm of the correct levels.

3. A mortar bedding should be used to lay the slabs, made from a mix of 5:1 sand:cement. It is recommended that all concrete slabs are sealed with protective sealant to prevent environmental damage.

4. After laying, the joints should be filled with a very dry 3:1 mortar mix and well rammed in with a piece of timber or steel. To avoid staining of the units, spillages or excess material should be cleaned immediately with a wet sponge. The dry mortar mix also helps in this regard.