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Cobblestone Pavers Introduction | Cobblestone Advantages | Colors | Patterns
The Appeal of Cobblestone Pavers
The benefits of cobblestone pavers are very appealing! You can create beautiful designs and patterns that look like authentic cobblestone, with less work and in less time. There are so many shapes, sizes and colors available today, it almost sounds too easy!
You can still gain that classical look that cobblestone creates, with the same quality guaranteed. Also you will be glad to know that repairs are very easy, you just simply replace the effected pavers with another.
Then there is durability, well that is guaranteed also; cobblestone pavers are known for their proven durability and longevity!
Design Features
Cobblestone pavers are very popular in the commercial, industrial |
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and residential arenas. It is now easy to create that ‘old world’ charm that is associated with cobblestone! The vast array of intricate patterns and designs are easy to achieve over large and small areas with the use of detailed cobblestone pavers.
You can create unique features in your garden or house, which would seem to others to have taken a lifetime to complete! Also, there are literally hundreds of colors to choose from, something to suit everyone!
A QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Excavation
Firstly you will need to excavate the desired area to an appropriate depth. You will need to take into account the materials you’re using, the base material and sand bedding. Once you have dug a trench, you will need to compact your sub-base.
It is now time to backfill with a base material, generally crushed stones. Here is a guide to determining how deep your base material should be.
- Use by foot traffic only: 3-4 inches deep
- Use by light vehicle traffic: 6-8 inches deep
- Use by heavy vehicle traffic: 8-12 inches deep
When you have determined and laid your base material, be sure to compact the area to 95% density, with the use of a tamping machine.
Sand Bedding
You can now spread and even layer of your concrete sand. Normally a 1-2 inches layer is required. Screed the sand to create uniform depth.
Edge Restraints
Edge restraints are always recommended. They are available in a variety of material types, such as; wooden, plastic, concrete, etc. |
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Install Cobblestone Pavers
When you have decided on your chosen pattern, lay the cobblestones accordingly. Remember to take care when laying out the pavers; you should distribute the colors evenly. Lay these pavers very close together. If you need to cut pavers, use a saw or a fracture tool.
Fill the Joints
Sweep sand over the joints of the cobblestone pavers, this will fill them up. With the use of a vibrating plate, compact the pavers into the sand bedding. It is recommended to carry the vibrating plate twice over the paved surface.
Just sweep off any excess sand, and your cobblestone pavers are ready to go!
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