Fine Porcelain Pointing – Easy with vdw Epoxy Paving Grout
A
nother great job by the real professionals
at Arbour Design and Build, led by Richard
Bickler and using GftK’s vdw 815 Paving
Joint Mortar that is ideal for grouting
these top quality Emperor Limerick Porcelain slabs
of larger format paving (larger format generally
means the paving units are larger than 400 x
400mm). In addition to its ease of application and
high performance and durability in service, this
advanced material is specifically designed for
narrower joints (down to 3mm).
As with all of the range using GftK’s Epoxy Bound
technology, ease of application also allows grouting
and finishing the work in bad weather, even in
the pouring rain. You actually can’t use too much
water in the grouting operation, so the fickle British
Weather does not stop you finishing the job (and
getting paid of course!), plus it is the most durable
and jet washing resistant paving grout there is!
Fine Porcelain Pointing – Easy with vdw Epoxy Paving Grout
Contact: David MacKay at
NCC Streetscape Limited: 01257 266696
Or email: [email protected]
Finally on this project the colour was very
important as the owners wanted to see the paving
rather than the resin and it blended in really well.
Exposed Granite Flags – Perfect Pointing Despite the Weather
A
t this private development project in Perranporth
Cornwall, despite the distance, they wanted the paving
works completed by Fisher Builders, as they had used
them for quality paving before and asked them to travel
all the way down from their home town of Scarborough in North
Yorkshire!!!! This prestige project used medium sized granite
flags with narrow 5mm joints to suit the look and function of the
steps up to the front door. The problem was what product to use
to point / grout these narrow, but critical joints with, especially
in this exposed location, with sometime sensitive granite paving
surfaces, and in the middle of a cold, wet and windy winter.........?
Fisher referred to NCC streetscape, the flags were first sealed
using GftK’s vdw 950-3in1-Protect and then the joints were
wet-slurry grouted with GftK’s vdw 815 Paving Joint Mortar - An
epoxy bound, graded sand, self-compacting pointing mortar
specifically designed for such narrow joints, and which also
produces a fast curing, strong, durable finish that is resistant to
traffic, weathering and even pressure jet cleaning - unlike most
pre-bagged pointing products on the market. Adrian Fisher said:
“From start to finish this product is by far the easiest I have used
and provided exactly what we and the client were looking for on
this project, plus it will be hard wearing and looks great”
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Exposed Granite Flags – Perfect Pointing Despite the Weather
Contact: David MacKay at
NCC Streetscape Limited: 01257 266696
Or email: [email protected]