Classic Stone PP-SC-Natural Instructions / Assembly
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1. Do not spray water on the powder trying to wash it off Adding water will add to the whole evaporation cycle Our pavers are going to age and weather naturally you should expect some variation in color as a part of this natural process2. ClassicmStone A Natural Stone Mfg Co LANDSCAPE DREAMS MADE REAL Step 1 Excavate patio area Step 2 Screed and compact sand and base Use the Paver Base to level your excavated patio area Use 3 4 rigid conduit as your screed rail to evenly distribute 1 of Base or sand 3 4 conduit as Existing Groun i S a ound screed rail a oO Das All instructions are based on pedestrian traffic only Step 3 continued Compact the base layer and the sand layer separately Use a tamp typically 8 x 8 plate to compact layers Step 4 Install perimeter containment Some form of perimeter containment is recommended Perimeter containment must stop any unwanted migration of bedding sand from below pavers There are plastic wood and concrete options available at your local Home Depot store Step 5 Install weed barrier Optional Placing the weed barrier on top of the sand layer prevents root growth in the sand Step 6 Place pavers When placing pavers avoid disturbing the sand layer For Square pavers Butt paver bottoms together Our square pavers have Slightly sloped sides When the bottoms touch it will reveal approximately 3 16 open joint at the top For irregularly shaped pavers lay the pavers in the desired pattern with appropriate joint spacing Step 6 Sweep Sand Into Joints Break a bag or pour sand on top of patio and use a Stiff push broom to move the sand into the joi
3. nts 11 Can I cut these pavers If you are going to cut you can use a diamond tipped saw blade and make 1 4 deep passes through the paver Therefore a 1 1 2 paver will take six 6 passes to complete the cut 21 Can seal these pavers Yes but there are considerations Any glossy topical sealers are not recommended Water repellant penetrating sealants can be appropriate to stop reduce the absorption of water by the paver The pavers will absorb water through the ton the sides and the bottom Therefore itis advisable to seal all six sides before installing Please note that any sealant should be applied to a single paver as a test to see if it affects color and or texture Sealing can have an impact on the next item efflorescence 3 What is the white powdery stuff All porous material placed in contact with the ground will absorb water and go through a process of evaporating the moisture and transporting the solids contained in that moisture As the moisture evaporates it leaves behind a layer of white solids on top of our pavers This process called efflorescence occurs naturally and it will continue to occur as long as there is moisture to evaporate A water repellant sealer applied to all six sides can reduce the occurrence of efflorescence There are no guarantees that it won t occur However once it appears you can remove the powder with a stiff push broom and literally some shoe leather Pedestrian traffic will wear it off
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