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Paving made easy with Swan Pave Mate DIY WARNING: HAZARDOUSThis product may contain crystalline silica. Read safety instructions before opning this bag.SEE VER FOR INSTUCTIONSPAVE MATE SANDS, CEMEN, GELLINGAGENTS &ANT DETERRENTIdeal for Filling Joints Between Paving Blocks & Bricks ®Please consider the evionment when disposing of this pakging GENERAL INFORMATION blendefullyselectedd gelling agents suitable for filling gaps between paving blocks and bricks. Pave Mate is pre-packaged into easy to handle 20kg mul�walled paper bags. Pave Mate is ideal for use in the following areas: driveways, footpaths, roadways, areas of heavy traffic, areas of high wind, pa�os, etc. Pave Mate will help inhibit PRECAUTIONS Swan Pave Mate should not be applied on damp or wet pavers. Do not use if rain is likely within 24 hours. Do not use in areas where water is likely to run over joints on a con�nual basis, or in areas with inclines greater than 1:10. Do not use on rus�c non-smooth clay pavers as Pave Mate may leave stains. If unsure, use a small test area of approximately 1m² to determine the paver suitability (moisture and surface texture) prior to full applica�on SAFETY Wear loose comfortable protec�ve clothing and impervious boots. Apply barrier cream to hands or wear gloves. Safety glasses with side shields or goggles should be worn. If dust is generated wear a class P1 or P2 par�culate respirator - or use mechanican ven�la�on/extrac�on. TOOLS - ATERIALS You will need the following tools/materials to successfully lay your pavers:1m³ will cover approximately 25m²• Base Course Materia1 tonne will cover approximatley 7m² when compacted to 50mm APPLICATION Paver SizeCoverage (m²)/20kg BagThis table is a guide only and is based on nominal 3mm joint widthbetween square or rectangular pavers. ?? 1 SETTING OU It is important to prepare the site, as the success of your paving will rely on it. Ensuring that the base is firm, excavate the area to be paved to the depth of the paver plus 30mm for the sand bed. If your base is not firm or has a high clay content then you need to allow a further 50mm for a layer of base coaurse material such as quarry rubble, to go under the bedding sand. Place string lines around the area to be paved, then adjust them to allow for a drainage slope of at least 20mm per metre to aid drainage. Ensure that the pavers slope away from PLACING PAVERS Before laying the pavers you need to select a pa�ern. Measure the width of your pavers in millimetres and add 3mm for the gap. Based on this figure, lay out gridlines with string at a 5 to 10 paver interval. Ensure that you always leave a 2mm gap between your pavers. Considera�on should be given to the pa�ern you choose for sloping sites to reduce sand wash out. 33 EDGING To ensure that your pavers do not move around you will need to construct an edge restraint. You can use �mber edging, a Swan Grey Mortar Mix or a Swan General Purpose Concrete. When you install your edging, make sure that it is approximately 10mm below the level of the paved area to allow for compac�on. 44 PREPARING THE BEDDING Lay down the bedding sand to an approximate depth of 40mm (as the height will decrease with compac�on and se�ling). Spread evely over the area to be paved using a rake. Placing screed rails along the sides of the area, level the sand using a screed board. beach or fine sand - river sand or sand suitable for con-crete should be used. 22 No, the Pave Mate will gel to a firm surface when dry. Why do I need to be so thorough when cleaning Pave Mate off my The polymers in the sand can s�ck to the surface or possibly cause If light staining does occur on my pavers, how may I remove it?Using a small test area first, place a 1:20 Hydrochloric Adic/Water solu�on on the effected area and wash off a�er 30 seconds with clean water. If there is no damage to the paver con�nue to use this method on the effected areas.The informa�on contained in this brochure is for general guidance only. It does not replace the advice of professional consultants. Where unusual condi�ons or requirements exist , seek professional advice. No liability is accepted by Swan Cement or the suppliers, for any associated expenses, losses, damages or costs resul�ng from the use of this informa�on, as the use is beyond their control. Incorrect use of any product, or failure to adhere to recommenda�ons in this brochure, or those of any supplier, and associated safety informa�on may result in serious damage or injury.For further informa�on contact theSales & Marke�ng Department at:Swan CementABN 50 008 673 470Leath RoadKWINANA WA 6167Telephone: (08) 9411 1111Facsimile: (08) 9411 1120www.swancement.com.au© Copyright - May 2011Swan Cement, the Swan Logo and the Trowel Deviceare trademarks of Adelaide Brighton Cement Limited F.A.Q. PAVE MATE & COMPACTING Once you are sa�sfied with the layout of your pavers, the edging is in place and the pavers are dry, sweep Pave Mate over the paved area un�l the gaps in between your pavers are filled.You now need to compact the pavers either using a rubber mallet and a board, or a plate compactor. Follow your paving manufacturer’s instruc�ons regarding the compac�on of your pavers. If you use a plate compactor make sure that you place a rubber mat underneath to avoid damaging your pavers. The paved area should compact by approximately 10mm.A�er the ini�al compac�on you will need to top up the gaps by sweeping Pave Mate over the area once more. Compact your paved area again using the mallet and board, or plate compactor.All excess Pave Mate must be thoroughly swept up and removed from the paved area to avoid the product from s�cking to, and staining the surface of the pavers. Using clean water gradually wet the en�re area with a fine spray from a hose. Slowly soak the area thoroughly to ensure that the water penetrates completely through the Pave Mate. Do no flood or use high-pressure water. Pave Mate will gell and cure through drying; usually the paving will be ready for use a�er 24 hours. It is not recommended to apply Pave Mate during periods of wet weather or