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Additional information

We practise a policy of continuous • Where stockist samples have been provided, EARLY LIFE AND MAINTENANCE Sealants are occasionally used to aid the
improvement across our entire product the same stockist is used for ordering Once paving has been installed, concerns longevity and appearance of the paving.
range and service offer. From time to time, final product. may occasionally arise regarding the If you are considering using a sealant,
improvements may influence product • All product is sourced from the same batch, appearance of the paving. Visual changes we recommend direct contact with the
characteristics (weight, dimensions, shades, or immediate adjacent batches. For larger can be due to number of issues originating manufacturer/supplier to fully understand
pack size, etc.) and these changes may occur orders, a schedule will be required to ensure from either the concrete and/or the their product. We suggest care is taken when
without notice. We therefore recommend successful management of orders. manufacturing process. choosing these products and that at least the
visiting www.brettpaving.co.uk to ensure the following is considered:
most current product information is being • The total quantity required should be Many concerns will simply weather away, • The slip skid characteristics of the paving
used. ordered and delivered at the same time to such as: are not adversely affected
Please note that, although every care possible reduce the risk of product variation. • Efflorescence: The hydration process • Determine if a wet, glossy or matt finish
(the ongoing chemical reaction within the
is taken to ensure the accuracy of colour Typically, an allowance of 5% for wastage concrete which provides the concrete with will result
swatches, differences may occur due to should be made. However consideration its strength) can produce calcium
printing processes and variations between should be given to site design (e.g. a tight carbonate (a white powdery residue) which • The re-application/maintenance
manufacturing batches. twisting pathway compared to an open plaza may appear on the surface of products. requirements
area) since this may influence the extent
We recommend viewing samples and/ of cutting required and increase the site’s This temporarily lightens the product but • Any health and safety requirements for
or product installed to ensure a true wastage level. will typically weather away without application and ventilation
representation. recurrence. Before application, we finally suggest you are
For all hard landscaping activities, we For any direct-to-site orders, please advise • Porosity: occasionally, individual blocks may satisfied with the cleanliness and aesthetics
us of any constraints, hazards or special
recommend that a comprehensive risk considerations prior to delivery. appear damp and take longer to dry than of the paving, so that unwanted dirt and
assessment and method statements are others when installed. As the hydration detritus do not become trapped once sealed.
produced to ensure safe, sustainable and legal If you require assistance calculating quantities, continues in-situ, the capillaries within the The ability of the product to weather may be
working practices are followed at all times. please call our Customer Services Team on concrete will gradually close and the influenced by the presence of a sealer.
APPLICATION/SUITABILITY 0345 60 80 570. product will dry to the same colour as
All of our products are manufactured in DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION others.
accordance with the relevant manufacturing Whilst every care is taken with your order, • Aged and distressed products: For certain
standards. This ensures that they can be please check that it is in a satisfactory products, we distress the edges
subject to design, installation and maintenance condition on arrival. If you have any issues to offer an aged appearance and enhance All of the details in this brochure are believed
in accordance with the relevant standard from with your order, please refer to your stockist the character of the paving. A dusty to be correct at the time of going to press
the BS7533 suite of standards, as appropriate. immediately with the product and batch code residue can be left on the blocks. This will but information relating to dimensions and
Products featured in our ‘Gardens & Drives’ that are printed on the packaging and explain weather away. weights are subject to change. The colour
your concerns to them.
brochure are intended solely for use in • Differential curing: Dark patches swatches shown are representative of our
domestic applications. Those in our ‘Inspiring For the best consistency of both colour and occasionally appear on the surface of products but can appear different in print. We
Paving & Kerbs’ and ‘Specialist Kerbs & of jointing line accuracy, we recommend: garden products. This may be differential encourage buyers to check product samples
Permeable Paving’ brochures can be used for • Mixing from at least three different packs curing and is caused by varying moisture when specifying. Brett Landscaping reserve
both domestic and commercial applications. as work progresses levels within the flag drying at different the right to amend or change any of the
specifications shown in our literature at our
Specific information relating to product • Taking product ‘slice-by-slice’/vertically rates. Like efflorescence, given time and discretion without prior notice.
applications is available from from each pack. the natural weathering process such
www.brettpaving.co.uk. Here you can access patches will tone down and become less
a wealth of information including our technical • Using string lines. visible.
data sheets (TDS), CE Marking and/or Following the above guidelines will help • Aggregate contaminants: Very rarely
Declaration of Performance (DoP) certificate distribute any minor variations over a concrete may be affected with Iron Pyrites
as well as NBS clauses and BIM objects. larger area and ensure a visually consistent and/or Lignite. These are both the result of
We recommend any considerations relating aesthetic over the completed installation. naturally occurring constituents within
to planning consents and permissions are However some variation can still occur the product raw materials which may result
satisfied. between individual units - particularly in localised discolouration of the surface
of an individual unit. The phenomenon will
multi-coloured products and natural stone
Brett are available to suggest and advise on products. These features are to be expected not normally affect the performance of
suitable product(s) for different applications and are intended to enhance the character the product.
and provide guidance to ensure a successful and aesthetic of the completed installation.
installation. If you have any concerns about the In the unlikely event of any other concerns,
please contact our Customer Services Team
ORDERING installation of our products, please contact on 0345 60 80 570.
To order Brett product, please contact your our Customer Services Team on 0345 60 80 All pavements should be subjected to
nearest Brett stockist. 570 before work starts. Our team is here to periodic cleaning and maintenance. The
If you want to locate your nearest stockist, help you get the best from your products. If frequency of this will depend on what is
please contact us on 0345 60 80 577 or visit you or your installer proceed with installation acceptable for the paving’s final application
despite your concern, this may well be
Brett - part of your landscape For consistency of product, we recommend deemed as acceptance of the product the surrounding environment. Please see the
www.brettpaving.co.uk/where-to-buy/.
and the extent of exposure to soiling from
and unfortunately, may prejudice future
‘Essential Maintenance Guide’ on
that:
responsibility for costs incurred stemming
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from remedial works.
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