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Application

Suitable for domestic drives (non-commercial vehicles) paths and patios when installed in accordance with BS 7533-4.

Description

Premium, smooth plank-effect paving supplied in a mix of four different sized units in patio packs.


Surface layer:

Durable and hard wearing with a minimum surface layer of 5 mm. Minimum cement content 380 kg/m³.


Spacer nibs:

1 mm spacer nibs providing a 2 mm joint width.


Technical characteristics:

  • Granite content: Not less than 60% natural granite and quartz aggregate in surface layer.
  • Efflorescence: factory-controlled vapour curing significantly reduces this naturally occurring chemical reaction.
  • Tensile splitting: >3.6 MPa (this applies to all sizes).
  • Strength: For specific force performance on a given size, contact manufacturer's Technical Specification Department.
  • Slip / Skid Resistance: (USRV) >60 low potential for slip. Specific slip / skid resistance
  • Compressive strength (minimum): 24 N/mm² (after 28 days).

General information

Color

Other

Finish

Smooth

Manufacturer guidance

Smooth, close-jointed paving with straight lines and straight edge detail

Shape

Rectangle

Length

490 mm

350 mm

280 mm

210 mm

Width

146 mm

Uniclass

Pr_25_93_60_17 Concrete paving blocksPrimary

CAWS

Q24/10 Conventional concrete block paving

Q24/110 Conventional concrete block paving

Q24/112 Conventional concrete block paving with bound base

Q24/113 Conventional concrete block paving overlay

Product range

Paving Blocks

Specification data - Concrete paving blocks

Standard

Manufactured to BS 1339:2003/ BS 1338:2003; installed to BS 7533.

Physical properties

-

Colour

Fiammata.

Frassino.

Ocra.

Finish

Smooth, close-jointed paving with straight lines and straight edge detail.

Dimensions and associated tolerances

-

Nominal sizes

490 x 146 mm.

350 x 146 mm.

280 x 146 mm.

210 x 146 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Size (l x w):

Supplied in a mix of four different sized units in patio packs: 490 x 146 mm (9.9 kg per unit), 350 x 146 (7.1 kg per unit), 280 x 146 mm (5.65 kg per unit) and 210 x 146 mm (4.23 kg per unit).


Depth:

60 mm.

Arrises

Square edges.

Skid resistance

(USRV) >60 low potential for slip. Specific slip / skid resistance.

Sustainability data

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

-

Manufacturer guidance

  • Carbon footprint: AG have a state-of-the-art wash­ing plant which enables them to produce walling from 100% recycled waste aggregate.
  • BREEAM rating: A Rating – according to the Green Guide to Specification 4th edition 2009. A+ Rating can be achieved when used in conjunction with a prepared recycled sub-base.


Recyclability

100%

Manufacturer guidance

  • Energy use: 100% renewable energy.
  • Water used: 90% recycled water.
  • Recyclability: 100% of this product can be recycled.
  • Manufacturing location: Produced in the UK using responsibly sourced materials.
  • Non-primary materials: 52–60% (surface layer).
  • Waste wood and plastic: 100% recycled.



Case studies

Gallion Heights Housing Development, Moneymore

Gallion Heights Housing Development, Moneymore

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