Specifications and additional Information - Boral

Planning and Design
BOOK
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B10
Flexible Laying System (Pods)
Installation Guidelines for
Pavers laid on Pods
Introduction
Boral Stylestone pavers and Promenade pavers installed
with pod laying systems are suitable for private and public
pedestrian applications up to breaking load of 4.5kN as
per AS1170.
The dimensional accuracy of Stylestone pavers ensures
ease of use and excellent performance with pod laying
systems.
Height adjustable pods should be used so that adjustment
can be made to ensure that all pavers are evenly supported
at each corner, and to allow for small variations in the base
course level.
Drainage
One of the primary applications for pod laying systems
is to provide drainage via joint gaps between pavers into
the cavity created beneath the pavers. When pod laying
systems are used externally, the slab must have sufficient
falls towards drains to prevent ponding of water under the
pavers.
Base Course
The base course should be a new or existing concrete slab,
designed and built in accordance with good engineering
practice.
It is important that the surface of the concrete under the
pavers be reasonably smooth to allow suitable placement
of pods.
Waterproof Membrane
If required, install a suitable waterproof membrane over the
concrete slab. Refer to your project engineer for details.
Waterproof membrane
if required
Boral Stylestone
pavers
Laying Pavers
Pavers are to be laid with open joints between adjacent units
to allow for drainage. These gaps are generally controlled
by spacers built into the pods.
Height of pod is to be adjusted to ensure that the pavers are
evenly supported all round.
All full sized paving units should be laid first, prior to cutting
edge pieces. Correct paver alignment must be maintained
using a grid of stringlines.
Pavers shall be placed so that the difference in level between
any two adjacent units shall not exceed 2mm. Should it be
necessary to manipulate individual paving units to ensure
correct joint alignment, spacing or level, a wide blade
instrument should be used. Under no circumstances should
screwdrivers or other instruments be used. They are likely
to cause damage to the finished edge of the paver.
Allow for up to 5% damaged and/or unsuitable pavers. To
minimise wastage, damaged paving units should be placed
to one side and used for cuts.
Material Specification for Pods
Paver spacer/drainer pods can either be of fixed height type
or of a type which permits height adjustment.
Height adjustable pods are recommended.
Suitable height adjustable pods include Polypads
manufactured by Tremco Pty Ltd, Tel (02) 9638 2755 for
additional information.
Pod
Reinforced concrete slab
Fig B4 — Stylestone Paving Laid with Pods on Reinforced Concrete Slab
Concrete to fall to drain