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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 3:39 pm
by 87-1093879922
Hello,
I am laying a path with Marahalls Tegula Deco 110 x 110 x 50 mm blocks as per your contructions methods.
These blocks do not have the "edge tabs" which maintain a small gap into which the joint filling sand can spread, but have smooth edges. Should they therefore be butt jointed, or should I leave a small gap for the sand? Marshalls helpline said leave a 2-5 mm gap, but I am concerned that this might lead to rocking because the blocks are smaller than other types. What would you recommend?
Thanks & regards.
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2003 3:48 pm
by 84-1093879891
Leave a small gap - laying them 'hand tight' will leave a small joint, and, once that's filled with the jointing sand, they'll be as firm as any other paver.
I can't recall the spacer lugs being absent from Tegula Deco - I'll have to go out to my store and check my samples, but, as far as I remember, the Deco definitely have spacer lugs. Strange!
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:16 pm
by Paving Paul
I came across this thread while searching old topics (I didn't want to fall foul of Tony's Anglo Saxonisms...).
I have a very similar query - I'm planning on laying 30 sq.m. of Marshalls Tegula Deco (110x110x50mm) as patio and connecting paths in my garden. The blocks definitely do not have the usual spacers on the edges and the Marshalls website says 'a grooved edge ensures an even course width'.
For the path, which curves around a bit, I guess the small tapered gaps give somewhere for the jointing sand. However, on the square patio, I don't see how this works and I assume that I need some plastic tile spacers.
This thread is 9 years old - I wondered if anyone has more recent experience of spacer-less Deco and does 'hand-tight actually work, or are tile spacers a better option?
If so, would you recommend 2mm or 5mm?
Many thanks
Paul
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:23 pm
by Pablo
Just lay them hand tight don't mess about with spacing it'll go pear shaped and strength isn't your primary concern with a patio. A wacker will still get the sand between the joints so you're worrying about nothing.
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:56 pm
by Paving Paul
Thanks Pablo
By hand tight, I assume it's just like the animation on the website. Bring the new block up to the already laid one, then lower it to the sand.
I'll give it a go - pray for decent weather next wekend..!
Paul
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:41 pm
by lutonlagerlout
^^ what pablo said +2
LLL