Manhole Covers
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I am contemplating having a go at relaying the patio, in riven paving, I want to do the random pattern shown in the Stonemarket brochure, but I have one small problem, right in the middle of the patio is a circular manhole cover 14 iches diameter, flush with the current slabs. How do I get over this problem, is there a carrier available to put the slabs in to, and could a reasonably skilled amateur undertake this task.
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You've two options, Gary. You either cut the flags to fit around the existing circular IC cover or you replace the cover with a recess tray cover, as shown on the Recess Tray page.
If you elect to cut around the existing cover, you may need to adjust its level - the cover should be made to fit the paving, NOT the paving fit the cover. This is usually pretty easy for small adjustments, but owt more than 25mm up or down requires a bit more skill. Also, cutting the flags neatly in a circle isn't the easiest task, but I can talk you through it, if needs be.
A recess tray cover is a better option. It'll cost you maybe 40-50 quid for a decent 450x600mm cover and frame, but the beauty is that it's damn near invisible once installed and won't spoil the overall look of your patio. It's a Universal Law that, no matter how much you spend on paving, if you leave an IC cover in place, that's all your eye will see.
And it's much simpler cutting the flags in straight lines to fit the recess tray than trying to cut a concave curve. :)
If you elect to cut around the existing cover, you may need to adjust its level - the cover should be made to fit the paving, NOT the paving fit the cover. This is usually pretty easy for small adjustments, but owt more than 25mm up or down requires a bit more skill. Also, cutting the flags neatly in a circle isn't the easiest task, but I can talk you through it, if needs be.
A recess tray cover is a better option. It'll cost you maybe 40-50 quid for a decent 450x600mm cover and frame, but the beauty is that it's damn near invisible once installed and won't spoil the overall look of your patio. It's a Universal Law that, no matter how much you spend on paving, if you leave an IC cover in place, that's all your eye will see.
And it's much simpler cutting the flags in straight lines to fit the recess tray than trying to cut a concave curve. :)