Split paving stones have cleaved upper and lower surfaces and 4 sawn edges and offer a significant anti-slip advantage. The cleaved faces of the bluestone, which are dark grey in colour and have a lot of sparkle, reveal the robustness and the raw, natural appearance of the rock: a surface with large chips, with irregularly distributed bumps and hollows of various shapes, dotted with sparkling crystals. The mechanical cleavage is carried out with a cleaver, a hydraulic press with a blade that separates the sawn stone elements into two.
Notes:
- Recommended joint width: mortar: 5 to 10mm / white sand: min. 5 mm.
- Tolerance on thickness: ± 10mm.
Characteristics:
Appearance: Robust, rough-hewn and sparkly
Colour: Various shades of dark blue-grey with ’sparkles’
Texture: Very rugged
Specifications:
- 4 sawn edges with the upper and lower face hewn.
- Sawn surfaces may show slight traces of rust due to sawing that will fade with time.
Usage: Outdoor floors
Applications examples: Alleyways, pathways, garage access paths, driveways, courtyards, public squares …
Certificates:
A numbered and nominative certificate of origin is issued on request for any purchase of finished products from Carrières du Hainaut.
The declarations of performance (CE) for finished products marketed by Carrières du Hainaut are also available on request.
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