PAVERS BY IDEAL A Contractor’s Guide to Installing ...

1 A Contractor s Guide toInstalling InterlockingConcrete PaversIdeal concrete Block Company, BY IDEALCONCRETE PAVERS LANDSCAPE RETAINING WALLS GARDEN PRODUCTSINTRODUCTIONI deal is pleased to offer you this Guide to Installing interlocking concrete PAVERS . In compiling it, we drew information from a number ofsources. They include the interlocking concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI), PAVETECH Inc., UNI-GROUP , Vibromax Equipment, and Dr. Brian Shackel, as well as our own experience of working with thousands of architects, engineers, and contractors in the field forover 30 recognize there are a number of ways to install PAVERS and that many contractors may have developed their own skills and uniquetechniques.

2 What we have attempted to do with this Guide is to give you some of the best proven practices in the construction ofinterlocking concrete pavements. We hope that it will help improve your productivity and cost efficiencies while achieving the best qualityjob possible. This Guide is intended to give you practical information, time saving tips and rules of thumb . While it covers many aspects of pavementconstruction, please contact your IDEAL Authorized Dealeror PAVERS by IDEAL sales representative for comprehensive information onconcrete paver installation. We value our relationship with our customers, and we seek to bring you innovative ideas and products that create income pride ourselves on our level of experience and the technical support we provide.

3 Our active participation in industry organizationsallows us to bring you the latest information and technology. We strive to offer the quality of service that meets your needs. We supportyou with the help you design consultation, specification assistance, sales promotion, job site training, and help make your project a success. We welcome your comments and guidance to help us better serve your needs and growth. 1996-2006 IDEAL concrete Block Company, Registered Trademark of IDEAL concrete Block Company, Power Road, Westford, MA 01886232 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452(781) 894-3200 Westford Fax (978) 692-0817 Waltham Fax (781) 1996-2006 IDEAL concrete Block Company, OF CONTENTSI nterlocking concrete Pavement Real the the Benefits of and interlocking concrete the Project.

4 2 Sell the the Colors with Style ..2 Sell the the Shapes and the Paver Word of the Quality Assurance of the Assurance of IDEAL s - From the Bottom the Area to be - Soil - Mother Nature s Gift ..4 Help - It s Clay!..4 Estimating - Determining the Depth of - Determining the Amount of - Calculating the Volume of Soil to be - Base Material - Material - Calculating the - Bedding and Joint - SandLock ..6 Estimating - - - Contract - Submitting Your ve Signed the Deal - Placing the the and First and Installation - of Soil and Straight Patterns ..12 Circles and to Laying the Pyramid.

5 And Changing and .. by IDEAL - Did You Make Money?..17 More Info You Need to and Word About Permeable Grid Setting Cement or Rehabilitating the Construction & Answer Gradations for Bedding and Joint Gradations for Base interlocking concrete Pavement and , Weights and of with Style ..31 ICPI Zaphers Pavement Cross CONCRETEPAVEMENT BASICSB efore we get started, we thought it might be helpful to reviewsome of the basic information about concrete PAVERS and whythey work so well as a pavement. Some people tend to think ofconcrete PAVERS as being relatively new, but in truth, they havebeen used in pavements in Europe since the early 1950s.

6 Youmight even say that concrete PAVERS have been field tested forover 50 years! In the mid 1970s, Idealbecame one of the first companies in theUnited States to produce concrete PAVERS . While we hadextensive experience in manufacturing structural concreteproducts since 1923, we developed special mix designs toproduce the high strengths required for PAVERS . Our productionfacility utilizes special equipment designed to make high density, concrete products. Strict quality control ensures consistentstrength, color, and size. We constantly strive to improve ourproducts. You can feel confident using our products, knowing thatwe have over 80 years of experience and offer the finest qualitypavers and wall systems available.

7 In fact, nobody does it better!Our concrete PAVERS are very dense, accurate in size, andpossess a slip-resistant finish. They have an averagecompressive strength that consistently ranges between 9,000and 11,000 psi. When you consider that poured and patternedconcrete are about 3,000 to 4,000 psi and that most clay brickare 5,000 to 6,000 psi, you can see our PAVERS are considerablystronger than asphalt, regular concrete , and most clay resistant? You bet! They've stood the test of time,including the rigorous Canadian freeze-thaw test concrete PAVERS are very uniform in size and fit tightlytogether when placed into the desired laying pattern. The sand-filled joints cause the PAVERS to lock up like the pieces of apuzzle.

8 It is why we say that all of our concrete PAVERS areconsidered interlocking regardless of the shape. And it is thereason why concrete PAVERS are designed to work best when setin constructed of interlocking concrete PAVERS set onsand over a flexible granular base are often known as"segmental pavements".Components of Segmental concrete setting base material or existing soilSegmented pavements are: Flexible- They can expand and contract without & Dense- They have the durability to withstand NewEngland s harsh climate. Practical- They can accommodate any type of traffic withoutcracking under heavy loads. Snow Plow Safe- Shovels, snow blowers, and conventionalsnow plowing equipment pose no problem for properly installedpavers.

9 Versatile- They can beused for walks, patios,and pool decks,driveways, heavy-dutyindustrial projects!Easy to Maintain-They are unaffected byoil and gas spills. Whenrepairs are necessary,they can be lifted andreinstated withoutleaving an unsightlypermanent patch aswith conventionalpaving All things considered, interlocking concretepavements have the lowest life-cycle costs!GETTING STARTEDWe have listed some of the steps involved in an installation ofinterlocking concrete PAVERS . This Guide follows them in theorder listed below. Selling yourself and the project Earn the customer s confidence in you and the project Select the paver type, shape, color, and laying pattern Estimate the cost of the project Measure the area to be paved Determine the base thickness Check soil conditions Calculate amount of soil to be excavated Calculate quantity of.

10 Base material Sand Edging PAVERS Obtain signed contract Scheduling Place order for PAVERS Schedule delivery of all materials and equipment Installation Prepare the area by excavating soil and Installing the base Install the PAVERS Job clean up and finish1 1996-2006 IDEAL concrete Block Company, REAL BEGINNINGS elling the Customer!Perhaps you have been asked to give a prospect - a potentialcustomer - a price for a paver walkway, patio, driveway, or pooldeck. Most likely they have done some research and have apretty good idea of what they want. However, don t assume thatthey are convinced that concrete PAVERS are the way to go orthat you are the contractor they want to have do the work!