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Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:14 pm
by Dock
Hi, planning a new project and considering the paving options for a Patio and path. The whole of the garden is having a makeover.
The overall look will be contemporary with a 'clean' look. I've looked at manufactured and natural stone and am edging towards either something like the Stonemarket Haus range or a sawn sandstone. Other elements will be a mix of a complementary gravel in areas with less traffic.
Anyone have experience with Haus, I realise it's a new product. Any similar products to recommend? Not looking for a riven stone.
Great site by the way.
Thanks
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:08 pm
by Carberry
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:13 pm
by mickavalon
second that.
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:13 pm
by London Stone Paving
If you want a contemporary finish a few things to consider.
Use a single size, not random
Choose paving that has a consistent colour
Keep your grouting gaps tight. 6-8mm is about right. Any more and the eye will be drawn towards the gaps and not the paving. Any less and you wont be able to get enough jointing compound in the gaps.
Not all, but a lot of the sawn products need sealing so make sure you factor this into your costs
Cheers
Steve
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:46 pm
by DNgroundworks
Ive just laid a sawn sandstone patio, 150mm thick slabs, some 8 feet long , they are the waste bits out of the quarry after they have cut sills and quoins etc, we cut them up and used them as flags, ill get photos tomorow
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:12 pm
by mickavalon
how's your back mate?
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:56 pm
by DNgroundworks
Absolutley fine pal used a probst stone magnet hung off an 8 tonner 
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:39 am
by Dock
Thanks for the link, looks just what I was looking for.
The tips to get the look right is helpful as I haven't seen what I'm looking for in the flesh apart from in commercial applications, hotels etc.
8ft x 150mm sounds great, reminds me of this -
http://www.andysturgeon.com/portfol....er-show
page forward a few pics to pic 7.
Cheers
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:18 am
by London Stone Paving
The stone in the photos is York stone. Looks quite thick, probarbly 100mm.
We get spec'd for a few Andy Sturgeon projects.
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 5:57 pm
by Dock
Edging towards sawn York stone, 900x600 slabs.
Consistent look but pricey, any tips on laying techniques? I'll probably go for a professional but they are very consistent so I would imagine they are easier to lay?
Thanks
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:56 pm
by local patios and driveway
Never go cheap if you want the business. Get a contractor in. Sounds like you have an eye for style looking at andys site etc. reckon you of all clients would appreciate a good quality finish
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:26 pm
by Dock
Been a while but I'm in the middle of the project at the moment but need a bit of advice.
Using 900x600 sawn sandstone from a local supplier and an excellent contractor to do the work.
Some of the slabs are rejects as they have chips on the corners and sides. I would expect to be able to return these to the supplier and replaced with suitable replacement i.e. without chips. Or am I being unreasonable?
Cheers
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 3:55 pm
by Pablo
If they were supplied with the chips then yes you can return them although I'd try and use them for cuts that way there will be fewer to return and it'll be quicker.
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 4:41 pm
by lutonlagerlout
^^ we always sort the stone before we start and try and use any rejects for cuts or out of the way areas
LLL
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:58 pm
by London Stone Paving
Dock wrote:Been a while but I'm in the middle of the project at the moment but need a bit of advice.
Using 900x600 sawn sandstone from a local supplier and an excellent contractor to do the work.
Some of the slabs are rejects as they have chips on the corners and sides. I would expect to be able to return these to the supplier and replaced with suitable replacement i.e. without chips. Or am I being unreasonable?
Cheers
Depends on the size of the chips. At the end of the day its stone, so you should expect a few smal chips up to 2-3mm. Anyhting above that and you should be able to swop them. You'll find the small chips wont be very visible once the stone is pointed