Block Paving FAQs

They should be cut using a masonry saw or concrete block guillotine. All Health & Safety guidelines should be followed.

The joints in Tobermore block paving are approximately 2mm. Most concrete block pavers have an integral spacer nib which automatically creates the joint width when the blocks are laid hand tight.

Concrete block paving is generally installed “flexibly” on a bed of sharp sand between 30 and 50mm deep and jointed with kiln dried sand. For full details on bedding and jointing requirements please consult BS 7533 https://shop.bsigroup.com/

Concrete block paving can also be laid “rigidly” although this is less common. Laid “rigidly” means laid on a bed of cement mortar with mortar joints. For full details on bedding and jointing requirements please consult BS 7533 https://shop.bsigroup.com/

Concrete Block paving should be installed to BS 7533 Part 3 which can be purchased here https://shop.bsigroup.com/ .