Overview
This economical Riven paving has a traditional feel with textured surfaces, is available in 5 colours, a variety of sizes and has a two ring circle option with squaring off kit. The colours and texture are designed to reflect natural stone; creating paving slabs that are ‘individual’ in nature.
In my experience I have found reconstituted stone will weather in a similar way to natural stone, therefore the effect of the elements and site conditions may cause some colour change dependant on the degree of exposure
I always recommended to achieve a beautiful patio with this product, a variety of sizes and colours are utilised. In my opinion a mix of colours will provide an element of sophistication to the finished patio, aids in breaking up the mono colour of large patio, which can look uninteresting and barren at times. Mixing the sizes and laying the paving in a random pattern, which takes a little planning, will achieve a patio with interest, unsusceptible to problems of balance, wobbly lines and give a traditional feel.
I've found the paving is easy to cut and shape with a diamond cutting blade.
The product is good substitute where a budget requires the use of reconstituted stone paving instead of natural stone.
Specification
Colours:
Autumn Bronze
Autumn Cotswold
Autumn Gold
Autumn Silver
Weathered York.
Paving Sizes: 600x600 600x450 450x450 600x300 300x450 300x300mm
Circle Size: 2.4m diameter and squaring off kit.
Thickness: 35mm
Joint Width: 10 – 15mm
Weathering: Colour can fade with weathering.
Lichen Growth: No perceived lichen growth issues
Maintenance: Clean with warm soapy water and brush 3 - 4 times per year.
High pressure washers can damage surface.
Cutting:Recommend diamond cutting blade. Easily cut without damaging edge.
Size:Manufacturing tolerances can cause minor differences in size.
Pointing Type: Semi-Dry Motar Mix 3 part building sand 1 part cement
Ease of Laying: No issues laying this paving on a full mortar bed with suitable foundation.
Price Guide: 300x450 £3.17 450x450 £4.38 600x450 £6.07 per slab excluding VAT
Source Buildbase online pricing February 2011
Official Guide: Bradstone Old Riven
Summary
Pros: Textured natural look, good variety of sizes and colours, economical,
easy to cut, easy to lay and easy to clean
Cons: Colour can fade with weathering and pressure washing can damage surface.
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Review written by Craig McGibbon - www.craigmcgibbon.com
Source of photos Bradstone and Craig McGibbon's portfolio.
This review is based upon personal opinion; the reviewer receives no financial gain from the supplier and/or manufacturer to write this review.
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