Fossil Mint Sandstone Paving

£18

Prior to paving drainage should always be considered, wherever possible drain away from the house, and finished height of paving should be two courses below the damp proof course, unless appropriate allowances are made.  Paving should be laid with a fall of 1:80.  The fall also needs to be applied to the excavation and the sub-base to ensure all layers in the construction of the patio are equal.  London Stone recommend seeking expert assistance.  The paving stones do have a top and bottom; the top face will be the better looking of the two sides, sometimes the underside of the paver will be grooved due to calibration.

1. Excavate area to required depth
2. Install recommended thickness of TYPE1 MOT, and compact using petrol compacter plate
3. Use String lines along two opposite edges of the area to be paving, these strings will need to incorporate the fall of 1:80.  There should be a level string joining the two strings, and paving should begin from a corner with one of the fall lines and the level line.  This could be along the back of a house or building.  If the area of paving is wider than 5m it is worth breaking the area up into segments as long strings will dip in the middle.  The string lines will be set at the finished height and the plane which they create will be the exact surface plane of the completed patio.
4. Take some of the semi-wet mix mortar and spread out a full bed, larger than the first paver to be laid. Using a trowel, create peaks and troughs in the mortar.  Place the paver on top of the mortar.  At this point the paver should be sitting higher than the string lines.  Using a rubber mallet tap the paver down until aligned to the strings.  The paver should be level along one plane and sloping with the other, use a spirit level to confirm. Paving needs to be laid on a full bed of wet mortar 5:1 sharp sand to cement. 
5. Random Paving:  when laying random paving the rules to follow to ensure a good spread are as follows, never let a line of pavers continue for more than four slabs, never have four corners of pavers touching or forming a cross, always monitor numbers of different size slabs which are being laid and take care to use the same amounts of the different sizes as you go.  You do not want one side of the patio to use excessive amounts of small pavers, as the other side will have mainly large pavers and the patio will not be in balance.
6. Regular/same size paving:  When laying single size paving more strings should be used.  One more string should be laid parallel to the level line; this should be set as the gauge of paving+5mm away from the level line.  I.e. when using 600x600 pavers the parallel line should be 605mm away from the level line.  The height of the line will be governed by the fall lines already set.  Now the paving is simply laid as per step 4 between the strings.  Periodically check the strings are in the correct position.  When the row is complete, simply move the string the required distance along the fall lines for the next row of paving.
7. Repeat step 4 until required area is paved.  Continue checking levels as you go with long spirit level or straight edge.  Leave 10mm gaps for pointing.  Remove any mortar from the surface of the paving as you go, using a damp sponge.

London Stone Buying Guide

Buying natural stone is a little bit different than buying man made products and London Stone would recommend all customers read the following.

Always order an additional 5-10% to allow for wastage, cuts and the occasional piece which you may not like the look of.

Don’t expect all the pavers or tiles to be exactly the same as any samples provided.  Different products have different characteristics and some will be more consistent than others.  Please speak to a member of staff who can tell you what to expect.

If possible come down to the showroom and see the large areas of stones we have on display, this will give a much clearer picture than a small sample, and help you to make a more informed decision.

Before applying any cleaning agents, sealants or any chemicals to natural stone ALWAYS seek professional guidance.

Some products may require sealing and some products will not, please enquire for further details to seek if this will apply to the product you are interested in.

If you have any special circumstances in your property such as damp conditions, or excess amounts of vegetation please speak with a member of the team to ensure chosen product is suitable for the conditions.

Sawn paving and tiles are subject to tolerances of +/- 2mm

Hand cut paving is subject to tolerances of +/- 5mm

By placing an order or entering into any correspondence or agreement with London Stone you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Vat will be charged at the prevailing rate in accordance with HM Customs Revenue rules.
2. Prices are subject to change without notice.
3. All goods are the property of London Stone until cleared funds are received in full.
4. We cannot give guaranteed delivery times. When placing an order we will only give an am (7.00am-12.00pm) or pm (12.00pm-5.00pm) slot. If you want a more accurate delivery time you can call the office on the morning of the delivery and we will be pleased to give you a more accurate delivery time. However delays are still possible which are beyond our control and we will not be in any way financially liable for late goods or services.
5. Whilst we will always strive to deliver materials within an agreed time frame delays can occur which are beyond London Stones control. London Stone will not be financially liable for any costs arising due delayed goods or services or faulty goods or services.
6. Credit card payments will be subject to a 2% surcharge.
7. No order will be accepted until cleared funds are received in full.
8. Delivery is to kerbside only unless previous arrangements have been made.
9. London Stone do not accept any financially liability for surface subsidence, damage to property, oil, tyre marks vehicles or underground services in the case that the customer or any person acting on behalf of or employed by the customer has requested that any London Stone delivery vehicles enters the grounds of any private dwelling/residence.
10. London Stone reserves the right to withhold delivery if any circumstances beyond London Stones control prevent a delivery being carried out. We also reserve the right to charge for any wasted time.
11. If you believe you have received any damaged/defected/missing goods or services you should notify London Stone immediately by telephone and then writing. London Stone agree to replace any damaged/defected/missing goods as quickly as is practically possible. London Stone are not liable for any loss or damage to the client caused by damaged/defected/missing goods. London Stone reserve the right to refuse to replace sawn material which has been transported by the customer or any person acting on behalf of or employed by the customer.  Please also note that we strongly recommend that you order a minimum of 5% extra stone to allow for slight chips, and any damages caused during transit.  Stone is a natural material which has been transported around the world in many cases.  While we strive to get the stone to you in 100% pristine condition we cannot always guarantee that every piece will arrive in perfect condition.  London Stone will not replace very small quantities of broken slabs (below 5%) and we advise that customers order an extra 5% of material to allow for this eventuality.  Any affected slabs can be used for cuts.
12. If for any reason you need to return goods to London Stone we will only accept them if they are in pristine condition. We will not refund any goods which have cement marks, footprints or general dirt & grime. We will also charge a 20% handling charge on all returned goods (minimum charge of £40). We will not accept any returns 30 days after purchase.
13. London Stone offer a seven day cooling off period. If you would like to return your goods within seven days of purchase for any reason we will be happy to do so, however due the high costs associated with shipping the goods, the delivery cost is non-refundable and should a collection be required the cost of the collection will be reflected in the value of the refund.
14. When ordering bespoke products your right to a seven day cooling off period is waived, any products which have been made to order unfortunately will be not returnable and as such no refunds will be made.

Natural stone colour and texture

Natural stone can vary in colour, tone & texture. The colours shown in all London Stone brochures and websites are as accurate as modern photography and printing allow. We would always recommend viewing products in daylight prior to purchasing. No sorting of crates will be permitted.
Natural stone can develop brown markings as its iron content oxidises. This is a temporary phenomenon which will disappear over a period of time.  Products delivered may vary from samples previously supplied, and this is completely normal for all natural products.

Wastage

Natural stone is a natural material and as such will sometimes contain small chips, blemishes and imperfections which can occur during the manufacture, packaging and transport process . London Stone recommend purchasing extra stone to allow for cuts and wastage. When ordering any sawn material in particular we recommend ordering a minimum of 5% additional material for wastage.

Thickness & dimensions

All stated thickness and dimensions are nominal and as such are subject to cutting tolerances.