Pavers Victoria

Landscaping made easy

Contents

Choosing pavers? Begin here.

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Pavers. Sustainable and low impact.

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The Austral Bricks Paver Collection

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Riviera Freedom

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Riviera Classic

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Designer Series

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Nubrik Metro

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Classic Series

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Concrete Pavers

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Paving – 8 Easy Steps for DIY and Professional Landscapers

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Helpful Hints

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Choosing pavers? Begin here. Austral Bricks sells a great range of pavers, both clay and concrete, to suit any budget and application.

Clay or concrete: What’s the difference? Clay pavers are made from naturally occurring clay and shale that is fired in a high temperature kiln, permanently locking in their colour and strength. They are usually smoother and very durable and come in an extensive natural colour range. Concrete pavers are made from sand and cement. They have softer colours and are also very strong and come in a different range of sizes and formats. They can be an economical option.

Large or small? Standard “brick size” pavers can be laid in a wide variety of creative patterns that give texture to a pavement. Larger format pavers are very suitable for formal, contemporary garden designs and can also make a small area look larger.

Which paver colours will go with my walls? For larger areas avoid using pavers of the same or similar colour as your walling. For example, if your walling is dark, use a light colour paver trimmed with a band or edging of a similar colour to the walling.

Are pavers suitable for a driveway? Most pavers are suitable for driveways. Some require a concrete base while others can be laid on a flexible base of sand and crushed rock.

Do pavers need sealing? Most pavers don’t require sealing. High value concrete pavers should be sealed to help protect from staining. For the ultimate in stain resistance Riviera™ Freedom large format clay pavers are permanently treated with Paveshield®.

Can I do it myself? Certainly! Paving is an ideal task for the keen do-it-yourselfer. See Paving - 8 Easy Steps for DIY and professional landscapers on page 18. 4

Pavers. Sustainable and low impact. Clay and concrete segmental pavers are commonly laid on a flexible base of compacted sand and crushed rock. This offers a range of environmental advantages, especially when compared to poured concrete. Segmental pavements are porous. Poured concrete effectively seals the underlying natural soil. Pavers allow small amounts of rainwater to pass through. Pavers save water. A paved patio or courtyard creates an all-weather recreation area that doesn't require watering (or mowing) and looks great all year round. Pavers allow for ground movements. Pavers laid on a base of sand and crushed rock will “give” slightly with ground swelling or contracting due to dry conditions or clay soils. They are also easy to repair. Need access under the paving? Just lift a few pavers to access a gas or water pipe or to lop off a stray tree root. Then simply reinstate the pavers. No jackhammers needed! Clay pavers are all natural. Clay pavers are made from naturally occurring minerals. There are no chemicals, no fillers, no synthetic materials. Pavers are the durable alternative. Unlike timber, pavers last and last and don’t require expensive (and environmentally unfriendly) finishes such as paint or oil. Austral Bricks is a GreenSmart Leader, a program sponsored by the Housing Industry Association to promote environmental performance in Australia’s building industry.

Pavers are fully reusable. Pavers laid on a flexible base can be lifted and re-laid or reused elsewhere without being damaged.

Applications Legend Slip Resistance All Austral Bricks pavers conform to one of the top two categories of the five specified in the Australian Standard on slip resistance.

V L

Very Low

Very low risk of slipping when wet

Low

Low risk of slipping when wet

Durability Most Austral Bricks pavers are rated as Exposure Class, the highest durability level in the Australian Standard.

E

Exposure Class

G

General Purpose Suitable for all other applications

Suitable for all environments including harsh conditions such as paving around salt-chlorinated pools and on salty soil.

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Riviera Freedom Stain-Resistant Clay Pavers

Riviera Freedom Napoli

Less cleaning, more living, that’s Freedom! Sit back and relax with Riviera

Riviera Freedom Impressio ™

Freedom stain-resistant clay pavers. As well as being beautiful and remarkably durable, these large-format pavers resist common stains, making them easy to clean and maintain. That’s because every Riviera Freedom clay paver is treated with Paveshield™, a revolutionary surface coating Riviera Freedom Impressio

that is permanently bonded to

Riviera Freedom Modena

the paver during manufacture, ensuring a high level of stain resistance. Colour-matched bullnose pavers are available for pool surrounds and step edges. Riviera Freedom are suitable for driveways when

Modena

Alassio

Pescara

Verona

Impressio

laid on a rigid base.

300 x 300 x 40 mm

V

Very low risk of slipping when wet

E

Exposure Class - salt safe, suitable for all environments

Napoli

Torino

For information regarding colour variation, please see page 23.

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Riviera

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Classic Clay Paver Series

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Riviera™ Classic Clay Paver Series

Riviera Classic Monte Carlo

Spend lazy days on the Riviera The colour and texture of real fired clay in a large format paver. That’s the revolutionary Riviera™ Classic Clay Paver Series from Austral Bricks™. Riviera Classic clay pavers are available in six gorgeous colour blends. They have the size – 300 mm square, 400 mm square and 450 x 255 mm – to complement popular landscaping themes.

Riviera Classic Monte Carlo

Riviera Classic Portofino

Riviera Classic Naples

Riviera Classic’s strong lines and formal symmetry open up the smallest inner-city courtyard and look equally at home in large spaces. The excellent slip resistance and salt safe qualities of Riviera Classic clay pavers makes them ideal for use around saltchlorinated pools. All colours are available in a bullnose edge for pool surrounds, stairs and wall capping. Riviera Classics are suitable for driveways when laid on a rigid base.

Imperia

Monte Carlo (Riviera Classic 300 only)

Andora

Portofino

Valletta

Naples

Riviera Classic 300 300 x 300 x 40 mm

Riviera Classic 400 400 x 400 x 50 mm

Riviera Classic 450 225 x 450 x 40 mm

V

Very low risk of slipping when wet

E

Exposure Class - salt safe, suitable for all environments

For information regarding colour variation, please see page 23.

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Designer Series TM

A touch of European elegance Austral Bricks Designer Series™ pavers combine style with the classical appeal of a stone finish. These large format pavers – most are available up to a massive 600 x 300 x 50 mm – are perfect in today’s structured, lowmaintenance landscape designs, but equally at home in country and English garden settings. Versatile Designer Series pavers can also be laid in driveways (on a concrete base) and indoors. New additions to the range are Terrazzo, highly polished to a richness of clarity and colour, and Natural Stone, genuine sawn granite pavers. Lay Designer Series Tuscan and Honed pavers on a concrete base in all vehicle pavements. A concrete base is required for all Designer Series Terrazzo and Natural Stone applications.

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Designer Series Pavers

Tuscan

Honed

Terrazzo

Natural Stone

Lightly bevelled edges add a formal touch.

Subtle, low sheen, satin finish.

High-performance, highgloss pavers and flooring.

Solid concrete pavers with a heart of stone! Designer Series Tuscan pavers blend natural aggregates with concrete and premium-quality colouring agents. These superb pavers have remarkable strength, durability and beauty.

Designer Series Honed pavers are lightly polished to expose the character of the underlying aggregate, adding a hint of stylish sophistication while retaining excellent slip resistance.

Once restricted to palaces and cathedrals, terrazzo is now affordable by all. Made with a blend of marble, granite and other natural stones, the highlypolished surface of our Designer Series Terrazzo pavers is remarkably durable and requires little upkeep to maintain its glow and beauty.

Cut from the finest Australian stone with five colours direct from nature to choose from.

Available sizes: 300 x 300 mm x 40 mm 400 x 400 mm x 40 mm 600 x 300 mm x 50 mm Bullnose available in each size

Available sizes: 300 x 300 mm x 40 mm 400 x 400 mm x 40 mm 600 x 300 mm x 50 mm Bullnose available in each size

Available sizes: 300 x 300 mm x 36 mm 400 x 400 mm x 36 mm

The timeless appeal of genuine stone! Our solid, sawn granite Designer Series Natural Stone pavers are finished with a finely-textured, hammered surface. Available sizes: 300 x 300 mm x 30 mm 400 x 400 mm x 30 mm 600 x 300 mm x 30 mm Bullnose available in each size

V

Very low risk of slipping when wet

L

Low risk of slipping when wet

L

Low risk of slipping when wet

V

Very low risk of slipping when wet

E

Exposure Class - salt safe, suitable for all environments

E

Exposure Class - salt safe, suitable for all environments

E

Exposure Class - salt safe, suitable for all environments

E

Exposure Class - salt safe, suitable for all environments

Limestone

Limestone

Ingle White

Riverina White

Sandstone

Sandstone

Vetro Blue

Juparana Cream

Urban

Urban

Charles Sturt Grey

Balmoral Green

Latte

Latte

Flinders Charcoal

Calca Red

Slate

Slate

Vecchia Scuola

Grandee Black

For information regarding colour variation, please see page 23.

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TM

Pressed Clay Pavers

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Nubrik Metro™ Pressed Clay Pavers Step out in style with Nubrik Metro Whether your landscape is large or small, cottage or contemporary (or somewhere in between), Nubrik Metro is the stylish solution to all your paving needs. Metro looks great, with smooth faces that offer excellent slip resistance. Each paver face has a unique character, highlighted by crisp, straight edges. The traditional paver size and format allows Metro to be laid in the widest variety of creative and original patterns.

Metro Vanilla™

Metro Smoke™

Metro Caramel™

Metro Hazelnut™

Metro Red™

Metro Blue™

Best of all, Metro’s six natural, kiln-fired colours will never fade or change over their long, low-maintenance life. Style with substance. That’s smart. That’s Metro.

50 mm 114 mm

G

230 mm

General Purpose

For information regarding colour variation, please see page 23.

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Classic

TM

Clay Paver Series

Victoria Blue

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Classic Clay Paver Series

Autumn Red

Traditional Victorian favourites! For more than 20 years Austral Bricks Classic Series clay pavers have graced homes across our state and around Australia. Their design flexibility – ask about the wide range of patterns that are possible – Classic Red & Cream

combines with rich colours and textures to create attractive and durable paths, courtyards and driveways. Choose a single colour or add a distinctive touch with edges, bands or panels in a contrasting colour. Whatever your choice and whatever the setting, our Classic Series clay

Cream

Red

pavers will give the good looks and performance you demand.

50 mm 114 mm

230 mm

V

Very low risk of slipping when wet

E

Exposure Class - salt safe, 10 suitable for all environments

Autumn Red

For information regarding colour variation, please see page 23.

Victoria Blue

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Concrete Pavers

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Concrete Pavers

Desert Fawn

Pewter

Goldenstone

Sunburst

Desert Red

Red Ash

Colours, sizes and shapes to suit any landscape and any budget Austral Masonry concrete pavers are an attractive and economical way to pave your path, patio or courtyard. Their soft, earthy colours are available in three distinctive sizes from brick-size Slim Paves to mighty Paving Slabs that are almost three times the area of a standard paver. Concrete pavers are easy to lay, making them ideal for the home handyperson wanting to create attractive paving that is low maintenance and long lasting. Flagstone 190 x 190 x 40

V

Very low risk of slipping when wet

G

General Purpose

Slim Pave 230 x 113 x 40 Paving Slab 390 x 190 x 40

Bluestone

For information regarding colour variation, please see page 23.

Grass Pave

Scalloped Garden Edge

Grass Pave is a remarkably versatile paving block. Use it as a multi-purpose paver for vehicle and other high traffic areas. When sown with lawn or ground cover, it produces a beautiful and practical effect.

The ideal way to provide a distinct and decorative break between gardens and pathways while preventing soil from being washed onto paths.

Size 387 x 290 x 90 mm in Pewter only. For information regarding colour variation, please see page 23.

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Before you begin ... These general instructions will allow an average home handyperson to design, plan and construct a path, patio, courtyard, BBQ area, or even a driveway using the “flexible pavement” system. This method uses a base of crushed rock under a bed of highly-compressed sand supporting pavers laid with narrow, sand-filled gaps. No mortar or concrete is required. Flexible pavements have proven to be economical and durable in a wide range of applications over many years. For further information visit your nearest Austral Bricks Design Centre.

1 Estimating materials Measure the length and width of the area to be paved and use the calculations below to determine the quantity of materials required. M AT E R I A L S P E R S Q UA R E M E T R E Product

Size (mm)

Gap (mm)

Pavers

Sand

Fine crushed rock Path/patio

Flagstone

190 x 190

2

27

Slimpave

230 x 113

2

37.5

Paving Slab

390 x 190

2

13.5

Classic & Metro

230 x 114

2

37

0.025 m3

300 x 300

4-6

10.8

Driveway

0.10 m3

Riviera 300, Riviera Freedom Riviera 400

400 x 400

4-6

6.2

Riviera 450

450 x 225

4-6

9.6

Designer Series

300 x 300

2-3

10.8

Designer Series

400 x 400

2-3

6.2

Designer Series

600 x 300

2-3

5.5

0.075 m3

Concrete base recommended

Allow additional quantities for breakages, site wastage and cuts. One 20 kg bag of pre-mixed concrete will be sufficient for 10 to 15 metres of edge restraint haunching.

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2 Mark out Begin your project by identifying the area you wish to pave. Set a taut stringline to the finished pavement height around the perimeter of the area and, in large areas, across the middle (see diagram right). Ensure the pavement area has a minimum fall of 1 in 50 to shed surface water. Slope paving away from buildings and allow for final paving surface to be below any damp proof course. Time spent preparing the site will be rewarded in the long run and your paving will be as good as the foundations.

Mark out and set stringlines

The base must be firm.

3 Excavate Excavate the pavement area within the stringlines to the total depth required, that is, thickness of fine crushed rock base (FCR)

Total depth of excavation

+ bedding sand + paver.

Paver Bedding sand Edge restraint (concrete) Base course

Check level to ensure drainage

EXCAVATION TABLE Bedding sand (mm) Driveways - 40 mm pavers

Base course (mm) Use concrete base

Driveways - 50 mm pavers*

25

100

175

Path/patio - 40 mm pavers

25

75

140

Path/patio - 50 mm pavers

25

75

150

* Use concrete base for driveways constructed with all Riviera and Designer Series pavers

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Total depth (mm)

4 Base Course Spread an even layer of fine crushed rock over the excavated area to the required depth as indicated in step three. Level with a straight edge and compact thoroughly using a vibrating plate compactor.

NOTE: This finished compacted base should be level and completely solid. Test with a spirit level to ensure it drains in the required direction, away from any structure. Compact base course

5 Bedding Sand Rake coarse washed sand over the base course and then spread to an even 25mm layer. Allow 5mm for settlement on compaction. To do this, lay two 25mm wide pieces of straight timber across the base about two metres apart. Use a straight edge (either a screed bar or a piece of straight timber) to screed (level) an even layer of sand between the rails. Remove the rails and place sand in the rail tracks.

Screeding board Screed rail

Spread bedding sand in sections

6 Lay Pavers First, determine the average width of the pavers by placing 20 pavers tightly side by side and measuring their overall width. Divide the figure by 20. Add the gap size to this average width. Use this dimension to place a moveable stringline at a spacing of 10 average paver widths + 10 gaps. On an even sand base, start next to any fixed object, for example, house or fence, and lay your pavers in the bedding sand in the desired pattern. Herringbone is strongly recommended for driveways using small format pavers. Ensure pavers are close to but not touching each other, with the recommended gap between pavers. Avoid putting any weight on the leading edge as the paver can tilt or slip and ruin the even sand base. Ensure every tenth paver ends at the moveable stringline. Note: To ensure a more uniform blend of colour, select pavers from more than one pack as you lay. (See Blending, page 23.)

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7 Edge Restraint Dig a narrow trench around the perimeter of the pavement. Shovel concrete into the trench to form a restraining edge against the pavers. Fill to near top of pavers, allowing space for soil and turf. The edge restraint must extend below the bedding course.

Concrete edge keeps pavers in place

8 Compact Spread fine dry sand over the pavers and sweep into gaps until filled, and compact. Compaction is best done with a vibrating plate compactor with an old piece of carpet placed between the compactor plate and the pavers to avoid chipping. Sweep more fine dry sand across paving and work into gaps. Repeat compaction until gaps are completely filled.

Compact sand into gaps

PAT T E R N S

S TA C K B O N D

HERRINGBONE*

* Herringbone is the only pattern recommended for driveways using small format pavers.

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B A S K E T W E AV E

STRETCHER BOND

Helpful Hints Delivery

Blending

Paving the way for a smooth delivery

Your paving contractor is a professional tradesman and is

Delivering your pavers is the exciting first step in the

responsible for ensuring an even colour distribution

construction process. Here are a few simple guidelines to help us help you. • Deliver ahead of time The first delivery should take place at least a day before work commences, otherwise time may be lost on site due to waiting. Give us at least 48 hours notice for subsequent deliveries. • Take as many pavers as you can in a delivery A full load ensures priority delivery and efficient on-site blending. • Help us find you Give a clear street address, including the nearest crossroad. Tell us of any obstacles such as a narrow, dead-end or one-way street, weight restrictions, clearways, and nearby schools or hospitals. Place a job site sign prominently. • Ensure site access Tell us beforehand if there is difficult site access or if the site is locked. If you require us to enter through neighbouring land, it’s your responsibility to get prior, written permission.

This process is called blending. Our pavers are partially blended during packing but this is not sufficient to guarantee a well blended pavement. Blending on site is important whether the pavers are a single colour or multi-coloured. In summary, the blending instructions attached to all packs recommend: 1. Don’t mix pavers of different types or qualities (for example, firsts and seconds). 2. Check any accessories, for example bullnose pavers, for colour matching. 3. Work from at least three open packs of the same paver type and quality. 4. Select the paver from a top corner of each pack. 5. Work progressively from a corner down and across each pack in a diagonal pattern. (Don’t remove pavers in horizontal layers.)

• Where do you want them? We need to know before delivery if packs need to be placed around the site – use signs to indicate placement. Don’t allow paver types (colour or quality) to be mixed. Discuss which pavers go where with the site supervisor or your paving contractor. • Pavers are heavy! A tractor with a paver pack weighs

Colour variation The product photographs in this publication are indicative only of the range of colours available. Visit an Austral Bricks Design

about five tonnes. Ensure the ground (including underlying

Centre to view samples and current products before finalising

pipes) and any pavement traversed can sustain this weight.

your selection.

Our tractors need at least 2.5 m clear width and 2.6 m height clearance. • Safety first and last Ensure children and pets are out of the way during delivery. Our driver has the final say when it comes to safety and possible site damage. • Inspect the delivery Call Austral Bricks immediately if there are any problems. Product liability transfers to the purchaser once the units are installed.

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