INSTALLATION GUIDE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We are constantly striving to improve our product range and therefore we advise that you always check that you have the latest product information available either online or request from our sales office and or stockist. The photographs and product swatches in our literature are only representative and we would advise that you request samples of the product and lay a sample area for approval (1.2m x 1.2m) Some samples may be chargeable for example made to order items and or Natural Stone. Efflorescence is a natural phenomenon that can occur in all concrete products. Efflorescence sits on the surface and hides the true colour of the product and weathering over a period of time will generally remove the issue. Concrete continues to cure for months after manufacturing which may affect the porosity of an individual product resulting in some products appearing “damp”. This does not affect the performance of the product and will disappear over time as the product cures. On occasion products can be affected by contaminated aggregates, Lignite or Iron Pyrites which may result in discolouration of the surface of an individual product this will not affect the performance of the product. We manufacture our paving products in batches and while great care is taken to control shade variation between production batches we cannot guarantee colour consistency between batches and we would advise that you take this into consideration. We would advise that you work from as many packs as practicable during laying (minimum 3 for single colours, 5 or more for multi colour mixes and specifier paving). We advise that you lay blocks from vertical leafs of the packs not horizontal layers of the packs.
We produce some products that are textured and the process can sometimes result in some variation in texture which will not affect the product performance. Woburn Rumbled is designed to have an aged distressed look; the process will give a wide ranging level of distress and will be very dusty as a result of the rumbling process however this dust will disappear after a short time. Products should be thoroughly inspected upon delivery and in the unlikely event that you are not totally satisfied with the product you should inform our sales office immediately. Please quote the quantities of product affected, and the batch details from the label on the packaging. Product (s) deemed not in compliance with the relevant manufacturing standards or customer expectations must result in a formal complaint being raised with the Sales Office or representative within 48 hours of delivery and product should not be installed. Any uplift and relaying costs will be the responsibility of the installer should the defect have been apparent before installation. Products should be installed in accordance with the relevant section of BS 7533, which covers the correct installation process for Paving, Kerbs and Setts. With execption of Infilta products where
British Standard Flag, Kerb and Edgings and our ‘Natural’ and ‘Grey’ colours are ‘NON’ Pigmented and the aggregates and cement determine the final colour of the products. Aggregates and cement may vary in shade which will affect the final product colour. All of our Made to order (MTO) products require a signed agreement to be received by us before we will send an order acknowledgement. All MTO products will be invoiced so take care when measuring/ ordering and allow for wastage/snagging as small production runs will be charged for accordingly. The use of proprietary spacers to create a joint gap in accordance with BS 7533 is acceptable. Product swatches contained in our literature are for colour representation purposes only. HEALTH AND SAFETY Due to the nature of our products we always recommend suitable lifting equipment be used. We recommend the use of lifting equipment such as a vacuum lift. Always wear gloves and safety footwear when handling the product Always wear safety goggles, safety footwear, gloves, ear protection and appropriate regulatory protection when using cutting equipment Ensure the products are on level ground and retained in some way before removing any packaging Always handle with care as breakage and chipping may result from mishandling
spacer nibs ensure joint widths are maintained, nibs where present on
products, are for protection of the product during packaging, delivery and handling
and not for creating a joint gap. All products contained within this document will benefit from some
maintenance to maintain their performance and or aesthetic appeal. For questions on specific maintenance requirements please contact our Technical department. Product dimensions are subject to tolerances as specified in the current European standards. These need to be taken into account when planning your installation process as laying times and or materials required may vary.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION: charcon.technical@aggregate.com
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