APPLICATIONS
Jon has a cement paving stone driveway, what does Jon ride over his driveway?
His Motorcycle
Exposing paving stone to large amount of UV sunlight can cause this. A suntan for your patio.
Colour fading
This material, while not common, is non slip, and made of recycled materials.
Rubber Pavers
This pattern places blocks one after another in straight lines
Stacked Bond
What is the machine called that is commonly used to compact the base layer ?
Plate Tamper
Retaining Walls
WEEDS!! Not the good kind. What's could you have placed underneath your paving stones to prevent weeds from sprouting up between he joints?
Geotextile Fabric or Polymeric Sand
This material retains its distinct clay colour, even when exposed to harsh elements.
Brick
The pattern of paving stone that is two vertically placed blocks, followed by two horizontally placed blocks?
Basketweave
Where should you begin laying down the paving stones?
The areas straightest edge
Heat resistant paving stones can be used for these backyard features. Don't forget the marshmallows!
Firepits
DAILY DOUBLE !!!!
Your walk way paving stones are leaning! What should you have installed along the side of your pathway.
Solid Edging
This type of paving stone is ideal for patios, as its durable and versatile.
Sandstone
This pattern, similar to stacked bonds, are stones placed in straight lines. But offset from one another
Running Bond
What material generally goes between paving stone joints when installed?
Sand
Cannonball! Pavers are commonly used around these. Specific sealers can be used to prevent slips.
Poolscapes
Uh oh, your patio has a low sunken area. What is a common problem you will be sure to have.
Water Pooling
Save some money! This commonly used paving stone material is cheaper that brick.
Concrete
Which pattern is considered the weakest?
Stacked Bond
How many inches of sand are placed down on top of the compacted gravel to act as a bedding for the pavers?
1"
This Paving stone company recently did a information session with NAIT Landscape Architecture students.
Barkman
:( that sinking feeling when your patio starts to become uneven and sink. What preventative measure did you skip out on prior to laying your paving stones?
Proper Base Preparation
Natural stone pavers that give a old world feel.
Cobblestone
This pattern is considered the strongest, ideal for roadways and vehicle traffic.
Herringbone
When compacting a base for paving stones for pedestrian traffic, 3"-5" compacted gravel is used. How much is needed for vehicular traffic?
6"-10"