General Product Information & Advice
What is the difference between concrete and clay block paving?
Besides one being made from clay and one from concrete there are a number of differences between the two.
As clay is a natural material the colour is inherent within it, consequently exposure to Ultra Violet light will not have an effect on the vibrancy of the colour over time.
Concrete however, is a pigmented material and over time and exposure to UV light there will be a reduction in the intensity of colour, this will not be a noticeable change due to the length of time it will take.
For further information please contact the Group Technical team on; 0345 302 0603
Do you sell aggregates and cement?
We do not sell them on our domestic website. However, it is possible to purchase them through a stockist.
Which flags are slip resistant?
All our paving is slip resistant provided that the units are maintained at the required intervals to prevent them from potentially becoming slippy with a surface build up of dirt, detritus and algae for example.
For further information please contact the Group Technical team on;
0345 302 0603
Which flags are suitable to be laid around a swimming pool?
Pressed Concrete paving and Natural Stone Paving are suitable to use around a swimming pool. Avoid Wet Cast units as these will be affected by chemicals in the pool water such as chlorine for example and will suffer from surface crumbling. Please ensure products are laid using a rigid installation and only with an external jointing grout.
Which flags do you have with a textured finish?
Scoutmoor Rustic, Arctic Granite, Dorian, Rio Coarse, Standard Textured and Ryton.
Which flags do you have with a smooth finish?
Scoutmoor Diamond Sawn, Lorento, Avant-Garde, Fernshaw, Paleo, Lucent, Acento, Fortuna, Locana, Maletto.
Which flags do you have with a riven finish?
Nordus, Truslate, Marketstone, Bourton, Ryton.
How should paving flags be laid?
Typically Natural Stone Paving, Wet Cast Paving and Porcelain Paving should be laid rigidly (mortar bed and joints).
Hydraulically pressed concrete flags can be laid either rigidly or flexibly (sand bed and joints).
For further information please contact the Group Technical team on; 0345 302 0603
Which flags are suitable to be laid on a ramp?
Any of our pressed concrete paving flags or Natural Stone flags are suitable for use on a ramp.
Also Barfaced paving is designed specifically for this purpose as the units have slightly raised bars on the surface to provide extra grip under foot.
Do I need to use a kerb for my patio and/or driveway?
It is always recommended to install some type of edge restraint (kerb) especially for areas which will be subjected to movement and loading i.e. Driveways, to help restrain and contain the area.
For further information please contact the Group Technical team on;
0345 302 0603
Should I install the kerbs before or after the blocks/flags are laid?
Before. You need a solid edge restraint to work against.
For further information please contact the Group Technical team on;
0345 302 0603
My Patio/Driveway is curved, how do I install the kerbs?
This depends on the actual radius. Stonemarket do offer radial units within most of the kerb ranges.
For further information please contact the Group Technical team on;
0345 302 0603
