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Natural Stone Product Advice:If you require a set, structered pattern then please let us know and we will advise accordingly.Colour variation: a safe rule is, if you buy more than one pack then you must lay from more than one pack. Please don't lay one pack at a time.Laying guides and patterns; it is unusual to get a structered laying pattern (for example the dutch or tudor pattern) with most natural stones. It is normally laid randomly or stretcher bond, we can supply basic laying guides to start you off however these don't always reflect the exact contents of packs. Measuring your patio: if you are including a circle or other feature within your patio don't forget to take off the area of the feature! It can get very complicated if you or your contractor forget and make the simple error of ordering too much but please remember one thing; if you do it's not our fault. If your order is already on route or delivered there will costs involved! The beauty of natural stone is its colour variation and texture; this will vary between batches so for larger jobs you may want to consider buying enough for the complete project and avoid buying more from a later batch. Once paid for we can usually hold all or part of your order until you require it, please call for details. We cannot guarantee similarity between photographs on our website and natural stone ordered, batches can vary and crates can vary so for that reason we recommend laying from more than one crate. Natural stone products are affected by sunlight and rainfall and because of its texture there will be a small element of pooling after rainfall, this is inevitable and generally accepted. Weathering and site conditions can also cause variations in shade to appear. Please note, it is not uncommon for some natural stone colours to be known by several names. Some colours vary more than others and some textures are rougher than others; please ask for advice. Natural stone may develop shaded marking, deposits or patches as mineral content oxidises. It is important to identify any defects that are visually apparent prior to laying as we cannot be held responsible for costs of uplifting and/or relaying. We cannot take back, for whatever reason, any product that has been laid. In all natural stone you will get pieces that are very riven and rough on the surface, again this is normal and these pieces should be used for cuts or placed around the edges of patios. If you cannot accept the variations natural stone brings then it may not be for you. Natural stone flags are chamfered and the correct way to lay is with the larger face upwards (if you were to lay two slabs on the floor side by side the joint would look like an "UPSIDE DOWN V") and on a full bed of wet mortar (not the “5 spot” method), use grit sand not red sand and care needs to be taken with cement as this can stain the flags. Ideally a patio will fall away from the house and must be two bricks below the damp course. Most natural stones can be used for driveways and again must be laid on a full bed of wet mortar. On certain natural stones more care needs to be taken when laying; for example the sawn products we would recommend sealing the underside with a PVA solution to aid adhesion and reduce the possible effect of efflorescence from the cement used. Please ask for more info. Circles - important product informationIt is important to remember that all our natural stone is "hand-cut" and therefore measurements are never going to be exact, this is a particularly important point to remember if you are using a circle for steps, raised features, walls etc. It is normal and good practice to "dry-lay" the circle feature before putting down footings or building walls to make sure measurements are correct and will fit. Much easier to build to the circle size than trying to get a circle to fit what is already laid or built! Please think the project through, talk with your contractor or call us for advice; we will always give honest advice, even at the expense of your order. There can sometimes be a colour variation with circles from the same type of stone, this is simply because more paving is produced than circles but it is worth bearing in mind. Dimensions and MeasurementsAll dimensions given are nominal and subject to manufacturing and production tolerances, please remember natural stone is hand-cut so they are never going to be exact. The quoted sizes and coverage of our paving ranges and patio packs are for the overall areas including appropriate joints, making it easier for you to plan a project and order correct quantities. This is standard practise and procedure throughout the industry and implemented by all leading manufacturers and suppliers. BreakagesIn a perfect world this wouldn't happen, I would be a millionaire, play golf like Tiger Woods and hang around with Kylie Minogue but as we all know, life isn't perfect! Our stone is ethically sourced in India, it is crated up and will next see the light of day when you unpack it. In between it is transported from the quarry to the docks, put into a container, thrown around on the high seas for 6 weeks then unloaded in the UK. It travels to us, you buy it and finally we arrange transport to you. In all of that the odd piece may get broken, unfortunately we can do very little about the odd broken piece however (and we do check), if there is significant damage then please let us know and we will do all we can to resolve the problem. If you are ordering close to exactly what you want then please let us know and we will try and offer ideas and suggestions however you should allow 10% for cuts and breakages. I hope you appreciate our honesty and can be a little reasonable in return. Almost all flags will suffer small scuff or rub marks in transit, these are normally very minor and will disappear in a short time when laid. SealingNatural stone can be sealed and we recommend PAVE-GARD®. This will enhance the colour and offer some protection against everyday dirt, oil, food and drink spillage and will simplify cleaning and maintenance. If used on Limestone, coat only once. No more than two coats should be applied to natural stone, please call for technical advice. DO NOT USE PAVE-GARD® IF RAIN IS FORECAST. SEALER SHOULD ONLY BE APPLIED AFTER SEVERAL DRY DAYSWhilst we pride ourselves on and make every effort to give sound and honest advice we cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury sustained following it. Please call 0151 357 2244 if you have any questions. For those closer to our home (Cheshire, North Wales, Merseyside, South Manchester) we can recommend highly skilled contractors to lay and if you require, offer you sound advice on the design of your patio/driveway. Please call for more details. We are a small family business and always give honest advice, if it is not what you want to hear we apologise but would rather tell the truth. We have lost possible orders because of our honesty but would rather sleep at night. Enjoy your visit to our website!
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