Laying Patterns
Circle:
Diameter 2114mm, Circle Area 3.5sq Diameter
Step 1: Planning A good plan is essential to any paving project. Draw a diagram of the area you want to pave, noting any existing structures such as buildings, fences and the edge of the garden.
3-Size Mix: Suitable for Kingspave Cobble and Castlepave Smooth ranges. Specific to the Barleystone 3 Size Mix, this laying pattern is a random stretcher bond. Each pack contains the perfect 3:2:1 ratio eliminating the need for multiple packs.
How to install Barleystone Paving Blocks for driveways, patios or pathways
To ensure adequate drainage, you will want to slope the paving away from the buildings in the direction of normal drainage.
B: Big (225mm x 150mm)
Step 2 Excavating Prepare your area by removing existing driveway or garden for a patio. Excavate minimum of 250mm to allow for 150mm of hardcore, 50mm of sand and 50mm/60mm for your block paving. Soft ground may require a greater depth.
M: Medium (150mm x 150mm) S: Small (112.5mm x 150mm)
Step 5 Manhole Cover If there is a manhole cover it must be set in place by using a mixture of sand and cement making sure it is as the correct height and fall. The manhole lid must be placed inside the outer frame to stop anyone from falling down the manhole. Step 6 Setting the Sand Before laying your paving, lay a 25mm-40mm bed of coarse grit sand to the entire area, 20mm higher than the finished height to allow for compacting. Level the sand to roughly the correct height and compact it using a vibrating plate. Screed the layer to the correct level. The paving block should be 5mm higher than the finished height to allow for the final compacting once all the block paving is in place. Step 7 Laying Paving Starting in a 90Âş corner, lay the bricks in the pattern you have chosen. Work outwards keeping all joint lines straight. Periodically check the alignment of the rows by stringing a line along the front edge of the leading row. Do not disturb the sand bed as this may cause the laying pattern to become distorted. To ensure an even distribution of colour and texture mix and lay blocks from at least 3 packs of block paving. Install all full paving blocks before cutting in the edges. Step 8 Cutting Once the alignment has been checked the edges can be cut in. Measure and mark the blocks to be cut with a marking crayon. A diamond blade wet saw, paver splitter or a hammer and chisel can be used to cut pavers. Always wear safety glasses.
Row 1 (Center) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Outside) Total in Circle Total Supplied Left Over
1 4 3
KK
DV
8 8
8
16 16 0
21 25 54 56 2
gK
26 34 21 26 107 108 1
Herringbone:
Basketweave:
Stretcher Bond:
Suitable for Larchfield and Bracklin
Suitable for Larchfield and Bracklin
Suitable for Larchfield, Bracklin, Granite and Kingspave / Castlepave Single Size
45o Herringbone
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Z 1
Step 3 Compact the Hardcore Lay the hardcore to a minimum depth of 150mm. Laying the base outside the boundaries of the project will make your project more stable. Thoroughly compact the sub-base using a vibrating plate compactor. Ensure you don’t have any dips or bumps. It is essential that the base is well compacted and there are no soft spots. If any area is still soft, it should be dug out, removed, replaced with more hardcore and re-compact. Step 4 Installing the Edge Restraints Edge restraints should be installed to ensure paving blocks remain firmly in place and prevent them from creeping sideways. They should be used on every side that is not supported by a solid structure. You can use PVC, aluminium, concrete or pressure-treated wood. Concrete kerbs are recommended because they are easy to install, are very durable and will accent your paving.
Step 9 Compacting and Jointing Sweep the surface to remove any debris. Spread Kiln-dried jointing sand over the paving, sweeping it into the joints, leaving surplus on top. Use a vibrating plate compactor to compact the paving bricks into the sand. The excess sand on the blocks will cushion the surface and the vibration will assist in filling the joints. Step 10 Finishing Sweep the remaining excess dry sand over the surface filling the joints and it is now ready to be used. As the jointing sand settles and the rain compacts it, it will require a top-up over the first few weeks. Before
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90o Herringbone
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