{"id":22986,"date":"2025-05-06T15:05:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T14:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/?p=22986"},"modified":"2025-05-20T11:33:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T10:33:58","slug":"which-block-paving-laying-patterns-should-you-use-for-each-traffic-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/which-block-paving-laying-patterns-should-you-use-for-each-traffic-category\/","title":{"rendered":"Which block paving laying patterns should you use for each traffic category?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many block paving laying patterns that can be used to help achieve specific aesthetic project goals. However, the patterns must be suitable to withstand the use and loading associated with each traffic category.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each traffic category describes the type of traffic which a<\/span> paved<\/span> area<\/span>, whether<\/span> block paving<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span> paving slabs<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>permeable paving<\/span><\/a> are used, will be subjected to. This ranges at one end of the scale to areas that are used only by pedestrians and cyclists (category 1) through to roads that are used by a high number of commercial vehicles (category 9).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Traffic category areas where vehicles of any type could travel across block paving areas will always require some type of interlocking pattern. For example, 45\u00b0 herringbone or 90\u00b0 herringbone. The extra robustness offered by an interlocking block paving pattern helps ensure that the blocks are not moved out of position by the action of vehicles moving, turning, and braking over the area.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another factor to consider when choosing the most suitable block paving laying pattern is whether the paving is bound or unbound. In bound paving, the blocks are held together by mortar to create a rigid construction on the surface. The blocks in unbound paving do not use mortar so they form a more flexible construction, relying on their interlocking installation rather than a binder to hold them together. Consequently, suitable laying patterns for each traffic category must also consider whether the blocks are bound or unbound.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We will cover all these factors in this blog, and we will start by first looking at the definition of each traffic category.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the traffic categories for bound and unbound block paving?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The traffic categories that are used for bound and unbound block paving are covered by the standard BS 7533-101 \u2018Pavements constructed with clay, concrete, or natural stone paving units \u2013 Code of practice for the structural design of pavements using modular paving units\u2019.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The following traffic category table applies to bound block paving:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Traffic Category <\/th>Cumulative Standard Axies (msa)<\/th>Typical Applications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>0<\/td>Pedestrian-only areas, including
\ndomestic applications.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>0<\/td>Pedestrian and cycle areas, domestic driveways.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>0<\/td>Small car parks subject to car, light
\nvan and motorcycle access.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\u22640.007<\/td>Urban footways with no planned vehicular overrun. Pedestrian areas used by light
\ncommercial vehicles, emergency
\nvehicles and maintenance vehicles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\u22640.05<\/td>Pedestrian areas subjected to
\noccasional overrun of commercial
\nvehicles.
\nCar parks receiving occasional
\ncommercial vehicular traffic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\u22640.5<\/td>Adopted highways and commercial\/
\nindustrial developments used
\nby a moderate number of commercial vehicles.
\nPedestrian areas subjected to
\nregular overrun of commercial
\nvehicles. Industrial premises.
\nPetrol station forecourts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\u22642.5<\/td>
\nRoad Category 3
\nAdopted highways and commercial\/
\nindustrial developments used by a high
\nnumber of commercial vehicles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\u226410<\/td>Road Category 2
\nAdopted highways and commercial\/
\nindustrial developments used by a high
\nnumber of commercial vehicles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\u226430<\/td>
\nRoad Category 1
\nAdopted highways and commercial\/
\nindustrial developments used by a high
\nnumber of commercial vehicles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Once the traffic category for the area of paving has been <\/span>identified<\/span>,<\/span> the next step is to decide on the most suitable block paving laying pattern based on your choice of either bound or unbound paving.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hydropave Fusion Silver & Graphite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What block paving laying patterns are suitable for traffic categories when using bound and unbound paving?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here are the maximum traffic categories for <\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span>typical laying patterns:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Laying pattern <\/th>Maximum traffic category
\n(bound block paving)<\/th>		Maximum traffic category
\n(unbound block paving)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
45 degree herringbone <\/td>7<\/td>9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
90 degree herringbone <\/td>7<\/td>9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45 degree stretcher bond <\/td>7<\/td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
90 degree stretcher bond <\/td>7<\/td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basket weave <\/td>5<\/td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stack bond <\/td>5<\/td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Examples of block paving laying patterns<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Always check with the manufacturer to check their recommendations on the block paving laying patterns suitable for their products based on traffic category<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the traffic categories and block paving laying patterns for permeable paving?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The traffic categories for permeable paving are different to those we have looked at for bound and unbound paving. Although permeable paving is itself classed as unbound paving, it is covered by different part of the same British Standard: BS 7533-13 \u2018Pavements constructed with clay, natural stone or concrete pavers \u2013 Guide for the design of permeable pavements constructed with concrete paving blocks and flags<\/a>, natural stone slabs and setts and clay pavers\u2019.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Category\/Application <\/th>No. of standard axles <\/th>Traffic Guide <\/th>Application <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A\/domestic <\/td>0 <\/td>No large HGV <\/td>\u2022 Patios
\n\u2022 Private drives
\n\u2022 Decorative features
\n\u2022 Enclosed playgrounds
\n\u2022 Footways with zero overrun <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B\/car parking <\/td>100<\/td>Emergency vehicles only <\/td>\u2022 Car parking bays and aisles
\n\u2022 Railway station platforms
\n\u2022 External car showrooms
\n\u2022 Sports stadium pedestrian routes
\n\u2022 Footways with occasional overrun
\n\u2022 Private drives
\n\u2022 Footway crossover <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C\/pedestrian <\/td>0.015 msa <\/td>1 large HGV\/week <\/td>\u2022 Town\/city pedestrian street
\n\u2022 Nursery access
\n\u2022 Parking areas to residential development
\n\u2022 Hotel parking
\n\u2022 Garden centre external displays
\n\u2022 Cemetery
\n\u2022 Airport car park (no bus pick-up)
\n\u2022 Sports centre <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D\/shopping<\/td>0.15 msa <\/td>10 large HGV\/week <\/td>\u2022 Retail development delivery access route
\n\u2022 School\/college access route
\n\u2022 Office block delivery route
\n\u2022 Garden centre delivery route
\n\u2022 Deliveries to small residential development
\n\u2022 Fire station yard
\n\u2022 Airport car park with bus to terminal
\n\u2022 Sports stadium access route\/forecourt <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E\/commercial <\/td>1.5 msa <\/td>100 large HGV\/week <\/td>\u2022 Industrial premises
\n\u2022 Lightly trafficked public roads
\n\u2022 Light industrial development
\n\u2022 Mixed retail\/industrial development
\n\u2022 Town square
\n\u2022 Footway with regular overrun
\n\u2022 Airport landside <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F\/heavy traffic <\/td>15 msa <\/td>1000 large HGV\/week <\/td>\u2022 Main road
\n\u2022 Distribution centre
\n\u2022 Bus station (bus every 5 minutes)
\n\u2022 Roundabout
\n\u2022 Bus lane <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

The block paving laying patterns will be in line with those of unbound paving<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stretcher bond – can only be used for Categories A and B.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Herringbone – must be used for categories C, D, E and F.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, once again, always check with the manufacturer of the permeable paving for their recommendations prior to commencement of design and installation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hydropave Fusion Graphite & Hydropave 240 Bracken<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is the importance of the sub base in relation to traffic categories laying patterns?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The sub base provides <\/span>the foundation for block paving, and it must be specified and installed correctly if the chosen block paving laying pattern is to provide the robust support required to meet the demands of each traffic category.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The depth of the sub base and materials required will depend upon factors such as the traffic category, the strength of the sub-grade and whether a permeable or non-permeable system is required. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where can I find more information on block paving laying patterns and traffic categories?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tobermore has extensive experience <\/span>in<\/span> supplying <\/span>block paving<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>permeable paving<\/span><\/a> in laying patterns to meet the requirements of all traffic categories.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To ensure that all the elements of block paving are present to deliver durable, robust and high-performance paved surfaces, Tobermore offers a free <\/span>sub base specifier tool<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Craig McBride, Tobermore\u2019s Technical and Product Training Manager, comments:<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

\u201cWe understand the importance of considering all the key elements that make up a block paving solution. Our sub base specifier tool makes it simple for our customers to get an initial design that will help them deliver a robust and aesthetically pleasing Tobermore block paving solution in a laying pattern that meets each traffic category.\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If you have any questions about our block paving and permeable paving solutions, please <\/span>contact our sales team<\/span><\/a> who will be happy to guide you through the choices available for your project.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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