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General Information General Information • Ensure the products are on level Product should be mixed from a
All sizes and dimensions quoted ground and retained in some way number of packs prior to installation.
194 within this brochure are nominal and before removing any packaging. Natural stone should always be laid on
subject to manufacturing tolerances. • Always handle with care as a full wet mortar bed. A slurry primer
All information and images are breakages and chipping may result (such as Bradbond) should be applied
considered to be correct at the time from mishandling. to the underside of all Smooth Natural
of going to press, but BUILDBASE • If in doubt do not lay and consult Sandstone, Natural Slate, Riverwashed
cannot be held responsible for any your stockist. Limestone and Granite paving prior to
errors or omissions and reserves the • For larger products such as Grand laying to improve adhesion.
right to make alterations at any time. Natural Sandstone and large aspect
Colours shown in this brochure are as Natural Granite paving we Sandstone
accurate as reprographic processes recommend the use of lifting Sandstone needs to be handled very
allow, but it is essential that you equipment such as a vacuum lift. carefully when installing to minimise
see actual product samples before staining and we would advise that
choosing. Availability of all products Bradstone Products and Smooth Natural Sandstone be sealed
will vary from branch to branch, and Materials Application/Suitability prior to laying using a breathable
inclusion in this brochure does not • Decorative flag paving and edging sealer. However, if this is not possible,
guarantee availability. All products is not recommended for use on it should be covered up as it is installed
should be carefully inspected before driveways. and sealed as soon as it is laid. The
installation because BUILDBASE • All products must be checked on Silver Grey colour in all our Natural
cannot be held responsible for costs arrival and in the unlikely event of stone products will vary with differing
incurred if defective products are products reaching you in a less than geological conditions. Such variations
installed. satisfactory condition, please refer can lead to small particles of ironstone
to your BUILDBASE branch within the product creating a darkening
Paving, Walling & Edging immediately, allowing time for the of the surface with natural weathering.
Sizes & Joint Widths rejected product to be replaced. Being pale in colouration, this natural
• Size dimensions quoted within this • De-icing salts should not be used weathering is more obvious with
brochure are nominal and for on the BUILDBASE range of Silver Grey compared to other natural
guidance only. decorative flag paving. products in the Bradstone range.
• Actual sizes will vary, particularly • BUILDBASE does not recommend the
where riven profiles and fettled edges regular use of jet/power washers on Porcelain Paving
are a feature of the product. the decorative range of paving and Manufactured from the finest raw
• Always dry lay the product to check walling, as this may affect the materials, under strict controls allows
area required (especially circles and surface of the product over time. us to obtain the exceptional technical
patio kits). • For advice on cleaning and general characteristics of full-body unglazed
• See recommended joint widths for maintenance of your patio please porcelain paving.
products on the respective product contact the Bradstone customer
page. care team or visit Anti-slip surface resistance
• The quoted sizes and coverage of www.bradstone.com • Mode Textured = Class 3 / R12 /
paving ranges, including patio Group C
packs, are for the overall area Natural stone colour and maintenance • Mode Profiled and Aspero = Class 2 /
including appropriate joints, making All natural stone products (Sandstone, R11 / Group B
it easier to plan a project and order Limestone, Slate and Granite) will have • All other porcelain paving = Class 3 /
the correct quantities. colour and texture variation to a greater R11 / Group C
or lesser extent within single pieces
Health and Safety and from piece to piece. We recommend Bradpoint jointing
• Minor scuffing can occur due to compound for pointing. Do not
movement in transit and will generally We recommend a reasonable amount use white cement nor materials
disappear in time. of product is viewed at your local containing black pigments. Finishes are
• Due to the nature of our products stockist before ordering. Natural stone intentionally manufactured with
we always recommend suitable products may contain minor slightly uneven colour tones and
lifting equipment be used. imperfections. These will depend on surface decoration, these subtle
• Always wear gloves and safety the characteristics of the product variations set these products apart.
footwear when handling the product. i.e. fossils, ferns, veining and quartz.
• Always wear safety goggles and Natural stone may develop added
appropriate respiratory protection marking, deposits or patches as
when using cutting equipment. mineral content oxidises.
