General Topic Specifications

Concrete Pavers

Note: This specification guide is excerpted from Uni-Group USAs guide. This section is intended only to give an insight into items to include when developing a scope of work for a project.

General topics to include in specifications are:

Quality Assurance

  • Experience installation crew on similar size and cost projects
  • Bonded and licensed contractor

Submittals

  • Drawings and product data
  • Full size samples for color and shape
  • Sieve analysis for grading of bedding and joint sand
  • Test results showing compliance to ASTM C936 or other applicable code
  • Manufacturers certification of pavers having passed ASTM standards
  • Layout, pattern, how fixtures handled and other details

Mock-ups

  • Install a large enough paver area to determine surcharge of bedding sand layer, joint sizes, lines, laying patterns, colors, and texture of project. (2m x 2m)
  • Note: This area should provide the basis from which work will be judged and will be incorporated into the project.

Delivery, Storage, and Handling

  • Pavers to be delivered to site in cubes capable of transport by fork or clamp lift.
  • Sand to be covered to prevent exposure to rain or wind
  • Deliveries and paving schedule to minimize impact on access to buildings adjacent to project

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