{"id":20542,"date":"2024-04-11T15:12:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T14:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/?p=20542"},"modified":"2024-10-16T15:18:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T14:18:13","slug":"what-are-the-key-benefits-of-bound-and-unbound-paving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/what-are-the-key-benefits-of-bound-and-unbound-paving\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the key benefits of bound and unbound paving?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Understanding the benefits of bound and unbound paving is essential for anyone involved in construction. All Tobermore products<\/a> can be laid both bound and unbound. By examining these two methods, we aim to provide readers with insights into their respective strengths.<\/p>\n

Unbound paving is utilised more widely in the industry and involves using a sharp sand (known as grit sand or builders\u2019 sand) laying course below the paving. On the other hand, Bound paving requires use of cementitious mortar (cement based binding material) between all joints. Whether you’re a contractor, designer, or housebuilder, this article should help you appreciate the advantages of both bound and unbound paving.<\/p>\n

What is Unbound Paving?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Previously known as the flexible installation method, unbound installation refers to paving that is installed without the use of a cement binder in the laying course or jointing material. Instead, it has a sharp sand laying course which the blocks are then laid on top of with a close joint of between 2-5mm. Kiln dried sand is then brushed into the joints providing the structural interlock.<\/p>\n

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What are the benefits of unbound Paving?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Lower Cost:<\/strong>\n