Quartzite Paving Stone, Stone Pavers for Patios & Landscaping
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Grey Gum Quartzite Pavers
Pavers & Tiles - Definition Confusion
Most people associate pavers with outdoor use. Pavers are regarded as products to be used over soft bases (substrates) such as rammed earth or roadbase sprinkled with sand. On these foundations the stone used needs to be strong to ensure against movement that might cause cracking. As a result, the thickness of the stone needs to be 30mm or more, depending on the traffic load.
These days, outside areas are often concreted providing an incredibly strong and very stable substrate. As a result, a much thinner "tile" of 10 - 15mm might be quite adequate (depending on the flexural strength of the stone and the traffic load expected).
Apart from the thickness of the stone and the cost (tiles are cheaper!) there is no difference between a tile and a paver!
Quartzite Paving - Spectacular Durability
Quartzite is tough, dense and incredibly durable building and landscaping material that has an unmistakable decorative quality and beauty.
Test results indicate our quartzite to have high flexural strength, high density and extremely low rates of water absorption; it is also extremely resistance to salt attack. Tests reveal that a 400x200x12mm sample will have breaking load properties that exceed 2 kN - making them very suitable for paving in residential pedestrian applications.
Hard Stone - Soft Environmental Footprint
Quartzite is as it comes from the earth - completely natural. Other than cutting the sides and grinding the base of each tile and paver, there is no manufacturing process. The stone is untreated with any form of chemical.
Our quartzite is so hard that it wears out diamond tipped cutting wheels quickly. It is one of the hardest stones which is a blessing because it can handle high traffic areas easily. It does not need sealers though sometimes they are applied (e.g. food areas) just to make cleaning a little easier.
Quartzite Pavers - Safe in Wet Areas & Salt Resistant
This quartzite has one of the highest test results for salt and slip resistance of any hard surfacing product.
Grey Gum Quartzite Pavers
Grey Gum Quartzite - Bullnose Coping
Specifications
Paver - 400x400x30mm
Bullnose Coping - 400x400x30mm
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Stone Quality Ratings (5 stars = best quality)
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Indicative Test Results
Slip resistance (AS/NZS 4586-2004) - 52W (risk of slipping when wet = low)Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (dried) - 22.6 MPa
Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (wet) - 26.0 MPa
Bulk specific gravity (ASTM C97-02) - 2720 kg/m3
Water absorption (ASTM 616) by volume - 0.06%
Water absorption (ASTM 616) by weight - 0.17%
Resistance to salt attack weight loss (AS/NZS 4456.10) - 0.05%
Resistance to salt attack classification (AS/NZS 4456.10) - AA (highly resistant to wet, dry & salt attack cycles)
Resistance to salt attack (AS/NZS 4456.10) mode of decay - no decay visible
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Obligation Free Quote
If you have a project in mind and would like us to arrange a quote (supply and/or fixing), contact us on the number below. There is absolutely no charge for this service nor obligation to proceed.