Concrete Paving with a Chamfered Edge (new installations only) Some concrete paving is made in moulds and has chamfered edges. In such cases, when two paving slabs are laid side by side a “V” shaped gap is formed, wider at the top than at the bottom. This gap shape can be the most challenging to work with and we recommend you carefully follow the instructions below. Maintain the Width of Joint Throughout. Maintain at least a 3mm gap width throughout the depth of the paving material. Never have this type of paving butted together. See photograph below. Lock in the Joint. An irregular “V” shaped joint means that any type of filler, EASYJoint included, will have difficulty staying in place. To form a stable joint when laying the paving, draw the tip of your trowel along the bottom edge of each slab so that a small gap forms along and under the paving edge. EASYJoint will flow into the gap and, when set, will be locked into place. See diagram below. To further aid this, “point” or “strike” the joint; do not leave it textured. This ensures the top of the filler is below the top rounded edge of the paving and helps it adhere to the base and sides of the paving material. Do Not Overfill the Joint. As with all types of paving, never overfill the joint. This is particularly important if the paving has a “rounded” top edge. The filler should be kept below the start of the “rounding”. See diagram below. Joint Width Top minimum 3mm Bottom minimum 3mm Lock in the joint Fill the EASYJoint to just below the surface of the paving, particularly if the top edge is slightly rounded ✔ ✘ Paving Mortar Base Create a small gap under the edge of each slab in order to “lock” the EASYJoint under the paver 3
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