The flexural strength is important as it ensures the paving is not overly brittle which would cause difficulties when handling and laying. Compression Limits (BS EN 1926 Strict EU regulations were introduced in 2013 to ensure all paving sold in the UK meets the minimum standards set out under European standards EN1341 (flagstones), EN1342 (setts) and EN1343 (kerbs), however MOST companies selling paving online DO NOT adhere to these legal requirements as it is not heavily policed by Trading Standards. ALL paving products sold by Paving Superstore are manufactured by leading brands and DO meet these standards. All products are CE marked / UKCA / UKAS accredited. UKAS is the National Accreditation body for the United Kingdom appointed by the government to ensure products meet the high standards needed to attain certification. All products also hold a valid Declaration of Performance certificate which details the tests and results for each of the necessary criteria which guarantees you that the products we sell are fit for purpose. Water Absorption (BS EN 13755) It’s really important to mark out your flower bed before you start cutting, to give you a line to follow,’ Schubert continues. ‘It’s really not a good idea to try to do it by eye! For straight lines, use string stretched between two canes. For a perfect circle, use string tied to a stake in the ground at the center point, then walk around it, holding the string taut, using marking paint on the ground.’

The Smartedge is the perfect solution for creating crisp margins on your lawn. Manufactured from heavy duty polypropylene, it enables you to create your own unique landscape without crumbling edges or grass growing out of your boundaries. When installed, this hardwearing product is strong enough to drive over with small garden tractors and can be used in both small and large gardens to deliver stunning results. When setting the lawn edge make sure the ground is not too dry. It is important to make the setting out as easy as possible. To make the ground more pliable simply water the area in preparation before laying the Smartedge. Each edge comes with securing pins for easy fixing, which are no longer needed once the grass is bound. Extra pins are also available to buy separately. it can facilitate garden maintenance by stopping the soil in flowerbeds from spilling onto pathways; It is important that you read these instructions in full before unrolling and installing the product A smart grid is a modernised electricity grid that uses information and communications technology to monitor and actively control generation and demand in near real-time, which provides a more reliable and cost effective system for transporting electricity from generators to homes, business and industry.If a section of lawn edge has become too damaged to successfully create a firm edge in line with the rest of the lawn, you can repair it. Step 4 -Once you are on our quote system, simply complete the form on the right hand side and send over your request. Narrow cuts in a lawn should be able to repair themselves given a few weeks and moist, warm weather conditions. 6. Achieve a smart finish Frost resistance testing is called the Freeze/ Thaw test and is conducted by repeatedly freezing the paving to -40 Fahrenheit and then thawing it, before repeating the cycle again. During this process the paving will lose some of its flexibility and the key to good quality paving is that it does not lose a high level of resilience during the test cycle. Losses in Mpa should not exceed 5 Mpa

Smartedge saves time and effort for the professional and amateur gardener and at the same time keeps your garden looking great all year round. Smartedge has been designed for the lawn edge and flower beds or between lawn and path preventing roots and earth distorting the lawn edge. One edge is fixed into the ground and prevents root and earth penetration, whilst the top edge allows grass to grow through thus forming a durable and hidden barrier. This 15cm tall and 10m long edging is great for creating a sharp dividionline between different areas of the garden. Give path a defined edge or keep flower beds clearly seperate to your grassed area. It has been made from a rot-proof and maintence free hard wearing PVC. Perfect for surviving years outdoors. To cut Smartedge use garden shears or scribe with a sharp knife and then sharply bend away from the cut. To avoid immovable obstacles trim as necessary. Long lasting– This edging is made from rot-proof PVC plastic to ensure it lasts for years outdoors. If necessary tap along the top of Smartedge with a mallet or length of wood to help imbed the A-frames into your lawn.

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Ensuring paving has good slip resistant qualities is important for outdoor usage, especially when used by children or elderly people. There is no point installing stone that does not meet the specified criteria for outdoor surfaces as it will be dangerous and not at all suited to purpose. Step 4 - once you are on our quote system, simply complete the form on the right hand and send over your request You may come across some resistance when cutting your lawn edge. If you do, it’s important to identify the obstruction, so you know how to deal with it before pressing ahead. Simply to fit and highly effective, this edging is great for giving your garden a clean edged look. Features and Benefits