Frequently Asked Questions

1. Life span of pavers under normal conditions:
All products carry a 5 year manufacturer’s warrantee. Terms and conditions apply.

2. Will the colours fade?
Colours will not wear off as they are integral to the paver. As with all colours continues exposure to direct light over a long period of time will result in a slight fade.

3. Slip resistance
This is one of the advantages of the product that it is not as slippery and is impact resistant.

4. How do you cut the pavers?
Hand or band saw, or utility knife can be used. No special tools.

5. How are these pavers installed?
Use a professional contractor. Depending on the type of paver used, 45mm for the softer surfaces and 25mm for harder surfaces. It is installed exactly as you would do with normal pavers. Properly prepared area for the thicker paver including sand/dolomite, and harder surfaces for the thinner paver such as, concrete, asphalt, bricks or crushed rock.

6. How resistant is the product to erosion, especially sea water, wind and sand?
The products are erosion resistant. To what level will be formally tested in due course.

7. Any OHS implications in the laying of the tiles?
The pavers have OH&S benefits as they are lighter, easier to carry, easier to cut, less abrasive on your skin and are also less abrasive with softer impact should you fall.

8. How much weight can they withstand?
It depends on which product. Australian tests are pending, but the product is suitable in driveways and carparks.

9. Can high pressure cleaners be used?
Yes

10. Are there likely to be problems in matching with asphalt?
No, can be laid together with asphalt.

11. Can pavers be re-cycled?
Yes, this one of the advantages.

12. Advantages will be:
No cracking, shrinking, buckle, less slippery, result in save surroundings, lots of colour options and anti-fatigue qualities.

13. Cigarette Burn Resistance?
No change, minor loss of pigment on coloured pavers.

14. Chewing Gum Resistance?
Gum chips off when hardened, and ice will assist in hardening with no effect to the paver.