Objectives
Develop the necessary skills to install stone paving safely and correctly to specifications, tolerances and guidelines, as advised by the industry and manufacturers.
Course Content
- Introduction - Delegates understand the basic geology of natural stone
- Benefits of natural stone - Delegates understand the features and benefits of this products versus alternative products available e.g. concrete paving
- Manufacturing process - Delegates understand the quarrying and manufacturing process, inclusive of the common formats and what makes a quality product
- Common faults - Delegates understand the common faults associated with this product
- Mortar base - Delegates can mix mortar, 4 sharp sand to 1 OPC, and lay a full bed correctly, ensuring industry standards are met
- Lay stone paving - Delegates can lay stone paving following instructions given, to industry standards
- Lay random pattern
- Delegates can lay a random pattern to industry standards
- Cut natural stone pavers by machine
- Delegates can mark and cut stone pavers safely to the correct sizes as per instruction
- Jointing - Delegate can joint stone paving using jointing compound to industry standards and manufacturers guidelines, maintaining joint widths
- Maintenance - Delegates understand the maintenance involved with the product, including aftercare tips
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to install sub-bases to correct falls (1:40 – 1:60)
- Be able to mix mortars correctly to manufacturers specifications and guidelines
- Be able to lay stone paving correctly and safely to industry standards and manufacturers guidelines
- Be able to mark and cut stone paving correctly and safely to industry standards
- Be able to apply jointing methods safely and correctly to industry standards and manufacturers guidelines
This is a two day course, taking place at our Training Facility in North Lincolnshire.