Full installation advice and guidance can be obtained from our Group Technical Team.
General Driveway Notes
All Stonemarket driveway products in this brochure are designed for domestic vehicles only, they are not designed for commercial vehicles. Driveways must be installed with edge restraints for stability. Driveways must be installed in accordance with current legislation to manage and control water run-off.
Natural Stone Driveway Products
For driveways with an incline of 15˚ or more or that has specific installation design requirements, please contact our Group Technical Services Team. When cutting, it is important to make sure that once cut with water the block has been perfectly cleaned before installing. Stonemarket endeavour to ensure that all natural stone products are covered by the Fairstone guarantee of quality. All Stonemarket sandstone paving is covered by the Stonemarket Stone Standard quality mark of assurance. Where the Stonemarket Stone Standard logo is visible on a sandstone page, be assured that this product not only meets but exceeds the base technical levels outlined in the British Standard. Due to the nature of this product, you may see some colour variation in natural stone products.
Where a full mortar bed install is recommended, it is best practice to coat the back of each block with Marshalls Paving Primer before laying. This will assist bonding and stop draw through from the bed.
Light coloured natural stone, whilst structurally sound for patio and driveway use, they can emphasise tyre marks and oil spills. It must therefore be accepted that extra maintenance will be needed to maintain the overall appearance
Concrete Driveway Products
Take blocks from vertical columns rather than horizontal layers unless otherwise stated. Stonemarket concrete block paving is manufactured in different factories. Colour may vary slightly across these works of manufacture.
Stonemarket can supply kiln dried sand, contact our sales team for more information. Jointing sand should be introduced before the initial vibration and a rubber-faced matting on the vibrating plate should be used.
Elemental Paviors
Please note due to the nature of this product significant variation between stones can occur. Slurry back natural stone with Paving Primer to increase adhesion and prevent staining. Sizes and coverage are those attained when laid with a 5mm joint. The use of the correct installation method is critical for this product, please contact Group Technical Services for more information.
Granite Setts
As Granite is a natural material, varying degrees of quartz veining may be apparent in some pieces. Please note due to the nature of this product significant variation between stones can occur. The use of the correct installation method is critical for this product.
Sizes and coverage are those attained when laid with a 10mm joint. All dimensions have a tolerance of + or – 15mm. The measurements stated for Granite Setts are approximate as the product is measured on weight.
Slurry back natural stone with Paving Primer to increase adhesion and prevent staining. Please note Stonemarket Fastpoint is not suitable for use with this product.
Templeton Driveways Setts, Millstone Driveway Setts
It is essential that the Millstone and Templeton installation guidelines are followed. A soil test to check ground and permeability conditions should be completed prior to installation. The Millstone and Templeton setts are not always suitable for poor ground conditions, such as heavy clay areas. We would recommend that you contact us prior to installation for further advice if ground conditions are not ideal. Millstone and Templeton must be installed with a solid edge restraint around the perimeter to retain the driveway. Each block has been designed with a patented 'bumper' around the base. Millstone and Templeton units must come into full contact with the adjoining block when laid. Stonemarket do not recommend installing Millstone and Templeton on a radius. Millstone and Templeton blocks come with a protective transportation seal which will remain slightly slippery underfoot until weathered. Once the seal has weathered blocks may appear lighter in colour. The correct amount of jointing compound is supplied with every pack of Millstone and Templeton. Some maintenance of this product will be required every year. See our Cleaning & Maintenance Guide for more details. After installation, scratches may be visible in the transportation seal. This will weather as the seal dissipates but care should be taken to reduce this during installation.
Rio
Lay a standard driveway sub-base as a flexible installation. Rio permeapave is also available.
Medley Paviors
Lay a standard driveway sub-base as a flexible installation. The colours blend throughout the packs so please ensure appropriate mix is installed across the area. The two textures can be laid together or individually. Lay in different laying patterns, see website for recommended options.
Trident
Trident is a trademark of SF Kooperation GmbH. Lay a standard driveway sub-base as a flexible installation. Perfect for driveways, paths and patios. This product is manufactured across the country. Colour may vary slightly across the manufacturing sites. Due to the manufacturing process, it is not recommended to mix project packs with single size packs.
Please ensure you obtain a sample before purchase to ensure you’re happy with your choice.
Avenu
Lay a standard driveway sub-base as a flexible installation. Supplied in single size packs for choice, laying patterns available please see website.
This range is manufactured in factories across the UK. These images may not be representative of your local supply. Please ensure you obtain a sample before purchase to ensure you’re happy with your choice.
Pavedrive Paviors
Lay a standard driveway sub-base as a flexible installation. A standard block paving product, made in different factories in England, Scotland and Wales therefore variations in colour and tone may occur.
Please ensure you obtain a sample before purchase to ensure you’re happy with your choice.
Driveline Drain
Excavate a suitable concrete strip footing, normally 100mm lean mix, to support the Driveline Drain units, outfall and Rodding Boxes. Driveline Drain outfalls and Rodding Boxes should be installed first along with relevant pipework to existing underground pipework, soakaway or SuDs compliant system. Before installing the Driveline Drain units apply a 5mm bead of adhesive around the bottom half of the drainage hole avoiding the top of the aperture. Lay the units onto a freshly mixed workable concrete bed, making sure you achieve a tight connection between each unit.
Haunch the units using a bedding concrete of an appropriate thickness and depth.On a flexible install lay the paving 3-5mm above the Driveline Drain units. On a rigid install lay the paving flush to the Driveline Drain units. For cleaning Driveline Drain please speak to Group Technical Services. If laying this product for the first time please contact Group Technical Services for an Installation Guide on 03704 112233.
Rio Permeapave
Permeapave is a trademark of UNI-International Bausysteme GmbH. Each 60mm block features the Stonemarket’s unique, patented Priora nib. No drainage or soakaways required if installed correctly. Permeapave must be laid with 20mm and 6mm clean crushed stone aggregate to BS EN 13242 and BS EN 12620 to ensure compliance. Supplied in mixed size packs, blocks are designed to be laid in a coursed laying pattern.
Permeapave
Permeapave is a trademark of UNI-International Bausysteme GmbH. Each 60mm block features the Stonemarket’s unique, patented Priora nib. No drainage, tarmac or soakaways required if installed correctly. Permeapave must be laid with 20mm and 6mm clean crushed stone aggregate to BS EN 13242 and BS EN 12620 to ensure compliance.
Numerous laying patterns available; contact Group Technical Services or see website.
Permeable Paving Legislation
The increased risk of flooding has led to changes in government legislation, meaning that the environmental consequences of creating hard landscaped areas for vehicle parking must now be taken into consideration when planning your driveway project. Visit www.communities.gov.uk for further information. New and replacement driveways of any size are exempt from planning permission requirements when they use Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
Stonemarket offers a full range of driveway products requiring no planning permission and having a positive impact on the environment.
The Permeapave Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) has been specifically designed to manage heavy rainfall events. Each 60mm block features the Stonemarket patented Permeapave nib design, which allows surface water to pass between the blocks into a specially calculated sub-base without compromising the structural performance of the driveway.
Conditions required for Permeapave
Common to all Permeapave Driveways:
The Permeapave design drains water away safely in heavy rainfall without burdening the community drainage system. If installed with the correct sub-base this permeable paving solution can be used in a front garden without obtaining planning permission.
Specific installation guidance must be followed.
The Permeapave System should not be attempted by the DIY enthusiast or untrained installer. It requires the careful calculation of a soil permeability test and appropriate use of specially graded sub-base aggregates.** Should an installer wish to undertake training for the installation of this product please call the Stonemarket Helpline on 0333 220 2730 for further information.
Visit the Stonemarket website to find your nearest Stonemarket Installers trained to install Permeapave Systems, or call 0333 220 2730.
The grade of Permeapave featured in this brochure is only intended for normal domestic vehicles and pedestrian traffic, though occasional delivery vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross weight can be tolerated.
The Domestic Permeapave System is only intended for driveways or paths where infiltration is required only in the immediate Permeapave paved area and not from other surrounding
paved or roofed areas.
In some parts of the country there are ground conditions where infiltration could adversely affect foundations to houses, therefore, if in doubt seek advice from a specialist or the local authority building control department.
Properties constructed pre 1920 may not have been built On traditional concrete foundation, therefore in this case, Stonemarket’s Domestic Permeapave System should not be installed. Check for services, Permeapave must not be installed if gas or electric services run through intended Permeapave areas.
Permeapave is a trademark of UNI-International Bausysteme GmbH.
Guidelines for installing Permeapave
Surface Gradient
The intended Permeapave area must fall away from the owner’s house and any other buildings in the immediate vicinity. If the driveway exceeds 20m in length and/or has a gradient greater than 1 in 100 then please contact Group Technical Services. The top surface of the driveway should finish at least 150mm below any adjoining wall DPC level.
Existing Foundations
If your house lies adjacent to or less than 600mm from the proposed Domestic Permeapave driveway area, establish depth of house foundation before undertaking any soil test/ Permeapave installation. The house foundation top surface must be 600mm (minimum) below the finished level of the top of the proposed Permeapave driveway.
Soil Strength and Permeability
Stonemarket’s Domestic Permeapave System must be laid on a subgrade which has previously had an established and adequate existing driveway and an area which has a subgrade soil strength greater than 5%. The Domestic Permeapave System is only suitable for soil areas where infiltration applies and the test criteria have been met as per the standard permeability test. For the standard permeability a test hole should be dug for every 20m2 of driveway. There should be a minimum of two holes. Holes/pits should be spaced evenly in relation to the proposed Permeapave area.
Discharge onto Roadway
The Domestic Permeapave area must not discharge onto surrounding public roadway and pathways and towards any buildings.
Rainwater Catchment Area
No adjoining surface areas (rainwater pipes, roof areas, etc) must drain onto and into the proposed Domestic Permeapave driveway area, however, small areas such as door steps and garage areas are acceptable providing they do not exceed 5% of the driveway area. Guideline: Catchment area = driveway area. Catchment area = drained surface area.
Aggregates
Permeapave must be laid with 20mm and 6mm clean crushed stone aggregate to BS EN13242 and BS EN12620 to ensure compliance.
Trees
When installing in close proximity to existing trees, tree roots smaller than 25mm diameter may be pruned back, preferably to a side branch, using a suitable pair of secateurs or hand saw. Roots larger than 25mm should only be severed following consultation with an arboriculturist, as they may be essential to the tree’s health and stability. Protection of the pavement will also be required, hence the requirement of a permeable root barrier system such as the Geoweb bio barrier system (www.Fiberweb.com) or similar which is non surface protruding, and therefore, does not present a trip hazard once installed.
Health and Safety
It is possible that more excavation for a Permeapave driveway may be required than that of a driveway constructed of traditional block paving, therefore, care must be taken when excavating ground to a deeper level. Particular care must be taken to protect the sites from children and partially sighted persons and for collapse of adjoining features such as boundary walls/fences. Check for services, if they run through intended Permeapave areas, the service provider must be consulted before work commences.
Care must be taken when constructing over sewer, rainwater pipes and water pipes to ensure that the services remain supported for their full length by undisturbed material and are surrounded on the remaining sides by a minimum of 150mm of 6mm material to protect the service.
