"Scratched Yorkstone Slabs" when laid

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Hi,
I have had 7k worth of Yorkstone slabs laid - I have noticed that around 35% of them are damaged with effectively scratch marks on them caused by the rubbing of slabs that have been laid on top. Is that normal?
Is there anything I can do about this.

Thanks for your help and advice on this.

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How bad are the scratches? Are they just surface markings or are they deeper, gouged scratches?

Any chance of a picture?

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Yes = I have a photo. How do I attach the picture?

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Read the Help File or send them to me and I'll upload them for you.

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Hi - I have sent the file. The marks are gouged in more that scratches - and are certainly 1- 3mm in depth.

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Here's the image you sent. I've fettled it to increase the contrast and make the "scratches" stand out a bit more...



...to me, they look like deliberate chisel markings, probably done during the working of the stone to remove a heavily riven section. I've a nagging feeling that these flags may have been laid upside down, as it's not normal for such chiselling to be done on the top face of a flag, but then, with so much stone paving on the market just now, anything is possible!

The good news is that the marks will more or less disappear eventually. The less good news is that it might take 5-10 years of weathering for them to become less distinct. There's not a lot you can do to accelerate this process. Rubbing with a wire brush will help make them slightly less noticeable, but only time and exposure to the elements can really make a difference.

[Manx guy]

hi

why not spot treat these areas with some natural yoghurt and soil mixed together this helps to age any new stone or concrete in your garden worth a try just use a 1/2 inch brush and treat the affected areas.