What Is The Difference Between Cobbles And Setts?
These terms are often confused but basically setts are square or rectangular quarried stones most commonly made from Granite or Limestone that are cropped / cut into sizes ranging from 100mm to 300mm in depth and width, these have been used in a vast range of paving installation for centuries. Cobbles are quite often used […]
What Are Granite Setts?
Setts are square or rectangular quarried stones most commonly made from Granite or Limestone that are cropped / cut into sizes ranging from 100mm to 300mm in depth and width. These have been used in a vast range of paving installations for centuries but most commonly are seen in driveways and road construction.
How Many Granite Setts In A Square Meter (M2)?
This really does depend on the size of setts you are using, but below is an approximate guide to the most popular products available in the UK currently. Finished face 100mm x 100mm (varying depth) = 81 per sqm including a 10mm pointing gap Finished face 200mm x 100mm (varying depth) = 43 per sqm […]
Do I Need To Seal My Patio?
Yes, we recommend you seal all sandstone and natural stone paving upon (or shortly after) installation, to ensure it stays looking at it’s best for longest. Sealing will help make it resilient to staining and increases it’s longevity. We recommend Universeal Hydroseal or for an enhanced look Universeal Ultimate Stone Enhancer
How To Lay Granite Paving Slabs?
You can lay Granite paving in the same way you would install any natural stone or porcelain paving products. Basically, they should be laid on a full wet bed of mortar over a compacted hardcore base, deep enough for the site conditions. For further reading please follow the link to our tech guide. Please ensure […]
How To Clean Granite Paving Slabs?
Cleaning Granite paving is simple. It is a very dense stone needing less maintenance but regular cleaning will greatly help with slip resistance. Use soapy water and a stiff brush or, for tougher stains as well as moss and algae, we recommend using New Clean 60 available from our website. Leave on for around 60 […]
Do Granite Paving Slabs Need Sealing?
Yes, we would always recommend sealing Granite paving even though they are extremely dense and low maintenance. This will give some additional protection against hard to remove stains and also help to further reduce the maintenance needs of the product. It is advisable around swimming pools not to seal the stone as it is best […]
Is Granite Paving Good For Patios?
Granite paving is known for being long-lasting and resilient to heavy wear and tear. It’s extremely dense and hardwearing and makes the perfect paving materials for both classic and contemporary garden designs. It generally has a flamed surface finish that gives it excellent slip resistance properties making it ideally suited to the UK climate.
Are Granite Paving Slabs Slippery?
Granite paving is usually finished with a highly textured flamed surface, this makes them extremely slip-resistant and ideal for all outdoor applications. This rough surface makes them safe to walk in all weather conditions, as long as regular maintenance is carried out to remove dirt and debris from the surface of the paving. Please ensure […]
Do I Need To Leave Space Between Dutch Clay Pavers?
Yes, you will need to leave a gap of between 2-4mm between each of the Clay Pavers, this will help bond the pavers together when compacted.