DO-IT-YOURSELF

Paving Guide

DO-IT-YOURSELF
Paving Guide

Materials Needed
Pavers (38 pavers are required for each m2) Gravel

Roadbase
at a compacted depth of 100mm)

(1m3 covers10m2 Washed

River Sand

(1m3 will cover 30m2 at a depth of 30mm) Bagged String

paver jointing sand

PAVING GUIDE
x 2mm
[H])

(1 bag will cover 8m2)

lines, tape measure and pegs level Two Screed Rails - two flat steel bars
Spirit (Approx. 3m 2-3m
Running Bond
[L]

x 50mm

[W]

long concreters screed rake and shovel Plate vibrator compactor Edge restraints (concrete or timber) Cutting Equipment Paver Splitter/Masonry Brick Saw
Broom,

Handy Paving Tips

Herringbone 45

Weave Variation

Ensure that the area to be paved is well drained. Always use washed river sand only as the bedding material. Sand from a marine environment contains salt that could cause white staining on the surface of the pavers. Never use crusher dust or cement in the bedding layer as incurable staining & uneven load distribution can occur. Use 45 or 90 degree herringbone pattern on areas that will carry vehicular traffic. These patterns provide the strongest interlock. Don't butt the pavers tightly together. Clay products need room for expansion and if the pavers are too close then chipping or pattern distortion may occur. Allow a 2-3mm gap between pavers for expansion to avoid contact that may cause chipping. Avoid underestimating the quantity of pavers required. Allow 38 pavers to the square metre. It is always better to have some left over than to fall short. Continue to fill the gaps between pavers with jointing sand, in the weeks after laying, until the surface settles.

Preparation
2 metres

2 metres

1. Select the desired finished surface level of your pavers. See diagram below. 2. Excavate the total area to the required depth. -140mm for pedestrian areas (compacted road base recommended) -190mm for driveways (concrete base recommended for heavy loads) 3. Be sure to allow for a slight fall for drainage. A fall of 25mm per metre should be satisfactory. 4. Place and screed gravel roadbase over area to approximately 100mm below the required finished height. (This allows 10mm for compaction) 5. Using the Vibrator Compactor, compact the roadbase.
Excavation Depths
Clay Pavers Bedding Sand Concrete Base

Driveways

Pedestrian
60 30 140 mm 50 50 Compacted Road Base

190 mm

Bedding
2

1. Place washed river sand in piles over the area to be paved. 2. Using a rake or shovel, spread the sand evenly over the area. 3. Use a paver to determine your finished surface height, to ensure the correct depth of the bedding sand is used. This becomes the measure for your screeding rails. Repeat so that you have 2 paver pads at least 2 metres apart. See Fig 1. 4. Using your screed, level an area between the two pavers so that you can lay your screeding rails on the level surface. 5. Place the screeding board onto the screeding rails and pull towards you, ensuring that you maintain an even level. See Fig 2. 6. Once the area has been screeded, carefully remove the screeding rails and smooth out any damaged surface areas with a hand float.

Laying Pavers
1. Select your laying pattern and commence laying, making sure that you work outwards from a corner. Where necessary use string lines to make a corner. 2. To ensure that your paving lines stay straight, both vertical and horizontal string lines should be used. See Fig 3. 3. As you lay your pavers, make sure that a 2-3mm gap is placed between them.This will prevent any paver damage caused by the pavers rubbing against each other.
4

Edge Restraints
1. Edge restraints are important as they will prevent pavers from moving out of place. 2. The edge restraint must first be in place prior to compaction taking place.
Concrete Edging

Concrete a Clay Paver Edging

Timber or Concrete Mowing Strip

Cut edge pieces with a Bolster

Compacting the Pavers

1. Prior to compacting, sweep dry paver joint sand over the paved area using a soft bristled brush. Make sure that you completely fill the 2-3mm joints. See Fig 4. 2. Leave a small excess of sand on the surface of the pavers for the compactor to vibrate further into the joints. 3. Before compacting, make sure that a piece of carpet or rubber matt is under the compactor to prevent the pavers being scratched or damaged. See Fig 5. 4. 3-4 passes with the compactor should be satisfactory. After the initial pass, respread the jointing sand over the pavers to ensure full joint penetration. Following the final pass, top up any joints with sand where necessary. 5. Hose off excess sand for a clean finish. See Fig 6.

Why Use Austral Pavers?

You can lay them yourself Available in varying sizes and thicknesses

Available in a wide range of rich earthy colours

Perfect for paths, driveways, entertaining areas, patios and pool surrounds

Their colour will last forever Suitable for salt water pools and marine environments

Modern and stylish add value to your home

Can be removed and replaced for minor maintenance

Easy to clean Bullnose and Pool Coper accessories available

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Photographs should be considered indicative of colour and texture only. Variation in shade can occur in manufacture of natural clay products. September 2001. The Austral Brick Company Pty. Ltd ABN 52 000 005 550