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General Information
The use of a slurry primer to the
reverse of each paver is both essential
and more importantly critical to the
overall performance of Bradstone
porcelain paving. We recommend the
use of Bradstone Bradbond for this.
Applied to the underside using a stiff
brush, it provides an exceptional bond
between paver and the full wet bed
underneath. Mixed to manufacturer’s
instructions and applied with care
it forms an immediate bond which
prevents the pavers from lifting or
potentially moving in the future when
correctly laid.
Bradstone porcelain paving can be
cut on site and mostly to any size. We
recommend the use of a portable saw
(table saw, petrol driven disc cutter,
rechargeable angle grinder) fitted
with a good quality diamond porcelain
blade. The blade should be water fed
for dust suppression and to keep the
blade cool. Scoring the product first
and sawing from the face downwards
will help to alleviate the potential risk of Although there are cleaners available,
edge/surface chipping. There is
a porcelain laying guide on our
BradstoneUK YouTube channel.
Bradstone porcelain paving can be
cleaned by applying a suitable cleaner.
We strongly recommend the finished
laid area be thoroughly cleaned
washed down which helps remove
general building dirt, grout residue
and any grease deposits that may be
present. It is also recommended that
periodic cleaning with a porcelain
cleaner will help to keep the paving
looking its best.
Dependent on the type of stain/
surface residue present (i.e. suction
marks, grease, grout, general building
site dirt,) there is a wide range of off
the shelf specialist cleaners available.
Always check the manufacturer’s
instructions first before applying to any
test area.
Concrete colour and maintenance
Colours may vary subtly, especially in
blended shades. Colours will appear
different during varying weather
conditions such as sunlight and rain.
Please check colour samples in dry
conditions and in full daylight. Where
possible, products should be selected
from the same product batch.
Efflorescence
Efflorescence can appear on all
paving products as white patches or
a lightening of the surface colour, but
seems to disappear when wet. It is
formed by a normal chemical reaction
which causes calcium hydroxide (lime)
to migrate through the damp paving
surface and then react with carbon
dioxide in the atmosphere resulting in a www.qualitydecking.co.uk for
deposit of calcium carbonate crystals.
Efflorescence is very unpredictable in
its occurrence and can happen at any
time of the year but is more prevalent
in winter.
efflorescence is a natural phenomenon
and will generally disappear with the
natural weathering process and the
passage of time. Aggregate Industries
cannot accept responsibility for the
effect of efflorescence which can be
a characteristic of all good quality
products with a high cement content.
For more information visit:
www.bradstone.com
BUILDBASE cannot accept
responsibility for the effect of
efflorescence which can be a
characteristic of all good quality
products with a high cement content.
For more information visit
www.bradstone.com
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Timber Products General Information
It must be remembered that timber is
a natural product and will be subject 195
to movement and weathering as it
seasons. It is not uncommon for small
splits to occur (called shakes) in timber
when drying, and for warping when
timber is allowed to dry too rapidly.
These will normally go back when
humidity rises. This is nature at work
and should not be considered a fault.
All Grange and Q-Deck pressure
impregnated products (such as posts
or deck boards) are guaranteed for a
minimum period of 15 years against rot
so long as all cut ends are treated with
an appropriate end grain preservative.
(Please visit www.grangefen.co.uk and
full terms and conditions of these
manufacturers’ warranties. For
warranties relating to Q-garden and
Q-Clad products please visit
www.qualitydecking.co.uk
Timber products that are not pressure
treated (such as panels and trellis)
should be isolated from the ground
with a pressure treated timber or
concrete gravel board.
Turf
As turf is a perishable product special
terms and conditions apply. Please ask
for a copy of the Inturf guide to laying
a lawn and lawn aftercare BEFORE
ordering turf, or visit www.inturf.com