The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:35 pm**

Hi there,

Previous advice has been put to good use and the job's moving on slowly but well and looking good.... (by my standards at least)

But I cant decide on sawn or riven Indian Sandstone.

My stone setts which I've laid on top of the retaining walls are sawn and these will form the outer margin of the paving - so the paving needs to be level with these setts.

These walls are curved, though and the fall is from one wall to the other.

I like the smooth look of sawn, but is it trickier to lay and get it looking spot on? Will Riven help to disguise any imperfections in my laying???

It would have been easier had the layout been square or rectangular!

Any advice from you learned experts?

Many thanks

Posted: **Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:52 pm**

If the edges are sawn I would say go with sawn to blend it in.

I guess using riven slabs can hide the odd error of being a couple of mm out, but as long as you use a 6ft level as a straight edge then getting all of the slabs flush will work, just take your time to make sure its spot on.

Posted: **Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:48 pm**

That sounds like good advice - thanks. As for taking my time..... its the only way I know!

Posted: **Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:13 am**

I think you know the answer Adrian
sawn is nice but unforgiving
curves look good but very difficult for pros to cut right
keep a bucket of clean water close by for any mortar splashes

cheers LLL

Posted: **Sat Apr 26, 2014 9:31 am**

....so order sufficient spares to cover for the inevitable cock-ups. Buy extra of the largest size as they can be cut down as necessary to make any of the other sizes.

Posted: **Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:06 am**

You're absolutely right....... very good advice....... I'll end up buying 'patio packs' which will inevitabley mean
a good quantity of spare material.... Thanks again.

The Brew Cabin

Riven v sawn - Yet more uncertainty!