Stow Grey Riven Stone-Effect Concrete Paving Slabs provide a cost-effective natural looking utility paving ideal for hard landscaping functional areas of your garden such as bin areas and greenhouses. This single size pack comes in 600 x 600 mm format, with 28 pieces that provide 10.25m² coverage when laid with a standard 10 mm joint. The slabs (concrete flags) have a light riven surface and straight edges. This pack is in grey (mid-grey), making it ideal for a range of house and garden styles where it will work unobtrusively.
Stow Grey Riven Stone-Effect Concrete Paving Slabs provide a cost-effective natural looking utility paving ideal for hard landscaping functional areas of your garden such as bin areas and greenhouses. This single size pack comes in 600 x 600 mm format, with 28 pieces that provide 10.25m² coverage when laid with a standard 10 mm joint. The slabs (concrete flags) have a light riven surface and straight edges. This pack is in grey (mid-grey), making it ideal for a range of house and garden styles where it will work unobtrusively.
Riven Stone-Effect - These concrete flags are designed to appear like riven natural stone for a classic paving look and feel
Cost-Effective - Stow concrete pavers are designed to provide price competitive, entry-level paving for utility applications
Style - the riven surface and straight edges of Stow paving slabs means they can appeal to both classic and contemporary styling
Utility - this is product is designed for utility paving applications such as bin areas and green houses
Durable - whilst this is an entry-level product, because they are made using a hydraulic press dry-cast process, they are a stronger form of concrete paver
Applications - ideal for utility paving areas such as shed bases and wheelie bins standssingle size pack options
Colours & Sizes - Available colours are grey and buff, and available size formats are 450 x 450 mm and 600 x 600 mm
BS EN 1339 Certified - these slabs conform to EN1339:2003 harmonised standard.
The Stow concrete paving range is designed to bring low-cost, attractive and durable utility paving slabs to homeowners for a range of garden applications such as paving bin areas, shed and greenhouse bases. They are available in two colours (grey and buff) and two size formats (600 x 600 mm and 450 x 450 mm).
Utility Paving
If you're after the ideal paving for a utility area (meaning that it is used less often and sees less footfall/traffic across it) then these slabs are the perfect solution. They are low-cost and specified to meet the needs of utility paving, offering versatile, aesthetically pleasing quality paving at a budget price.
Stone-Effect Finish Concrete Paving
Stow Riven Concrete Slabs are a budget utility-style concrete slab range designed to suit the homeowners looking to pave areas where less foot traffic is necessary.
The classic weathered appearance and natural stone looks of Stow Paving provides for a timeless aesthetic, taking its styling from the appearance of natural stone. The concrete slabs look like hewn stone and have subtle shallow riven surfaces that offer an ideal base for a variety of utility applications such as bin areas, shed and greenhouse bases etc.
Uniform Colour
Stow slabs will provide your paved area with a consistent look and feel that closely mimics riven natural stone, but additionally offers uniform colour and tonal variation. Because these slabs are manufactured rather than quarried, their aesthetics are factory-controlled - and so they provide precise and consistent colour and tonal control - meaning you get exactly the look and feel you were expecting.
This colour pigment uniformity and aesthetic control/predictability are the main performance advantages presented by concrete paving over natural stone paving.
Durable Concrete Paving
These slabs are manufactured using a hydraulic-press dry-cast method, meaning consequently that they possess greater strength and durability than alternative wet-cast decorative concrete slabs.
Laying Advice
This paving should be laid on a full bed of mortar (laying course) of approximately 50 mm depth, which in-turn should sit on a compacted sub-base of suitable material (MOT Type-1 hardcore) which should be at least 150 mm in depth.
The paving slabs should securely bonded to the laying course by adding a coat of priming slurry to the back of the slabs immediately prior to laying them.
Pointing your patio couldn’t be any easier! Gone are the days of time-consuming traditional pointing with sand and cement. Paving Direct recommends using a brush in compound such as Pavestone Pointfix. This is a two-part jointing compound. One pack contains epoxy resin within the compound and the other epoxy hardener. Mixing and applying Pointfix is much cleaner and easier than traditional sand and cement mortar, as you simply just mix the contents within the tub and brush into the joints.
Pointfix is available to buy in two options. Either as a single tub with 7m² coverage, or as a cost-saving triple-contractor pack with 21m² coverage.
Concrete flags are not fully cured when you install them. The curing process can take many years to complete. Therefore, there are a few precautionary steps you need to take to ensure that differential curing (varying rates of curing) are avoided. Most of these step involve ensuring that water, moisture and damp are not adversely effecting the slabs.
Use a full bed of mortar on the laying course
Ensure that the bedding mortar of the laying course is not too wet to avoid excessive moisture transfer
Use either an SBR bond in the bedding mortar or priming slurry on the backs of the concrete flags to help avoid moisture transfer to the slabs from the bedding layer
Ensure the paving has sufficient drainage and an appropriate fall/gradient, so surface water can run off the paving to avoid standing water
Use an appropriate jointing compound that is waterproof to prevent water entering the joints of the paving.
By taking these steps, you can help avoid some of the potential causes of differential curing/weathering with concrete flags.
Laying Advice
To install and lay concrete patio paving slabs, you'll need to do the following steps:
Measure up and mark out your patio - ensure you calculate both 1) area in square metres (m2) and 2) the fall (slope) required for drainage.
Dig out the patio area to create the substrate (220 -230 mm depth).
Lay the sub-base of MOT Type-1 hardcore (compacted & 150 mm depth).
Ensure you mix and blend the various paving packs to ensure that any potential colour variation in manufactured batches are not discernable
Coat the slabs' underside with priming slurry to improve their bond and help prevent moisture transfer. As concrete is porous, priming slurry will help protect the slabs from moisture transfer and capillary action from beneath the flags.
Trowel-in and lay a bedding course of mortar mix (50 mm depth) immediately prior to laying each slab. Make sure this mix is not too wet to avoid moisture transfer to the flags.
Lay the paving slabs on to the mortar bed and tamp down. Ensure you leave the desired joint spacing between the slabs and the slabs are “level” to the fall.
Leave to set for 24 hours, so the mortar mix can cure enough for you to walk on the flags.
Fill the joints between the paving with an epoxy based waterproof jointing compound. This will prevent water ingress between/under the concrete flags.
To calculate the areas of paving in square-metres (m2), the amount of sub-base hardcore or the amount of sand and cement you'll need for the mortar mix bedding course, please refer to our paving calculators.
Concrete is a porous material and contains tiny capillaries and micro-fissures throughout its structure. Consequently, concrete paving is susceptible to water-based chemical erosion (acidic corrosion), physical erosion (frost action), and from staining from waterborne grime, salts and other mineral and particulate deposits. Therefore, as the UK has high winter humidity (generally 80-90%) and damp conditions are the norm, we recommend that you help protect and elongate the life of your paving by sealing the slabs against the water/damp based issues. Our impregnating sealers are designed to enter the capillaries and micro-fissures in the slabs, blocking those spaces to prevent water entering the paving.
In addition to sealing the slabs, we recommend ensuring you brush away leaves, dirt and other detritus regularly, especially in the autumn and winter when leaves, twigs, seeds and other windfall materials are likely to fall on your patio. If left on your paving, especially if damp, and worse still, allowed to rot down and become mulch-like, your paving will almost certainly acquire brown stains from the release of tannins from the windfall materials (think a used tea bag left on a kitchen counter for a model of what will happen).
As well as brushing off dirt and windfall materials, give your patio a hose down with water every so often. Use a low-pressure hose or keep any jet-wash far enough away from the slabs to ensure you don't damage them with the high-pressure water jet. For more stubborn stains and the build-up of grime, we recommend using a specialist non-acidic patio cleaner.
Specifications
No. of Pieces
28
Pack Coverage (m²)
10.25
Range
Utility Concrete
Prod Type
Concrete Paving Slabs
Mini/Split Available
Yes
Material
Concrete
Finish
Light Riven
Finish (Edge)
Straight Edge
Colour
Grey
Colour Group
Grey
Dimension (W)
600
Dimension (H)
600
Dimension (D)
35
Interior / Exterior
Exterior
Style
Classic
Pack Contents
600 x 600
Pack Sold As
Single Size Pack
Pack Description
600 x 600 mm Qty 28
Pieces Description
Paving Slabs
Deliveries normally take place Monday to Friday, excluding bank and public holidays, usually between 8am to 6pm.
Deliveries are made using a tail lift vehicle, which requires a solid, flat surface for the offload.
Unless otherwise requested, all deliveries are to the kerbside only (e.g. in the road adjacent to the kerb). We recommend reserving some space for your delivery. The driver may attempt to place the product on a driveway at their discretion. Please note, we cannot deliver onto a slope.
When we confirm your order has been despatched by email, you should:
Check the address details and telephone number so that we can contact you if necessary on the day of delivery.
Ensure the delivery area is flat and solid enough to take the weight of a pallet truck.
Advise of any constraints which may restrict access to the delivery address.
Please ensure you or your representative is available to sign for the delivery, otherwise, you may be liable for a re-delivery charge per pack if the goods are unable to be left.
For large orders, alternative delivery methods can be arranged. Please call our office on 01993 608 824 to discuss any delivery requirements or to seek clarification.
Whilst every effort is made to deliver the products on the agreed delivery date, we cannot be held responsible for matters beyond our control that results in your products not arriving on the day specified.
We only ship to mainland UK addresses.
Expedited Delivery (Next Day/Next 48 Hours)
We are able to offer expedited shipping (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm) in zones 1-3 for orders placed before 11:00am. For zone 1 and zone 2 the service is Next Working Day, for zone 3 it is Next 48 Hours (2 Working Days). Orders placed after 11:00am will be shipped on the following day. Expedited deliveries are not available in zones 4-5. Expedited deliveries will be prioritised to achieve the desired delivery date (however, please be aware that they are subject to the same caveats regarding the potential for delays outside our control).
Expedited orders placed from 11:01am Friday to 11:00am Monday will be despatched on Monday and delivered to you on Tuesday (Zone 1 and 2) or Wednesday (Zone 3).
Limited Vehicle Access
Narrow and small lanes, etc, may not be suitable for our delivery vehicles. Standard vehicle sizes are 18-tonne (L: 11m x W: 2.55m x H:4m) and 7.5-tonne (L: 7.8m x W: 2.55m x H:3.5m), the latter being the size of a dustbin lorry. If your delivery address has limited access (e.g. a bin lorry cannot get to the delivery address normally), please let us know when placing the order. This can be done (in the delivery notes field in the checkout, or via email [email protected] or by talking to a member of our sales team when place this order by phone).
We will then see if delivery is possible, and what the additional cost may be for any specialist vehicles required (e.g. hi-ab crane, moffatt truck or smaller 3.5-tonne Luton Van). We will contact prior to despatch of goods, and you can accept any additional delivery costs, designate an alternative shipping address or cancel the order at that time.
Delivery Cut-Off Time (Same day Despatch)
Cut-off time for same day despatch is 12pm (Noon). All orders made after this time will be despatched the next working day.
For example, an order placed at 2pm for next day delivery on a Monday will be despatched on Tuesday for delivery Wednesday.
Small Item Courier
All small items such as Pointfix Jointing compound, paving sealers, and paving cleaners are sent via a separate courier service.
My Delivery is late. Am I entitled to compensation?
We strongly advise not to arrange any trades person or equipment hire until the goods have been delivered, in case of any unforeseen circumstances resulting in a delayed delivery. Deliveries are carried out by a third party delivery company. Whilst we make every effort for the goods to be delivered in the given time frame, this is just an estimation and never is guaranteed, therefore we cannot be held responsible for any matters beyond our control that result in your delivery being delayed. You are not entitled to any compensation.
Shipping Price List (See zone Diagram below price list)
Shipping Zone
Parcel Courier Item Charge
Standard Shipping Pallet Haulage Item Charge
Standard Shipping Delivery Estimate (Working Days)
*3-5 working days in Zone 1 and Zone 2; 3-6 working days in Zone 3 and Zone 4; 4-7 working days in Zone 5. **order must be placed before cut off time 12:00 noon. ***minimum lead time of 3 working days in Zone 1, 4 working days in Zone 2 & Zone 3, 5 working days in Zone 4, and 6 working days in Zone 5 - order must be placed before cut off time 12:00 noon. ****Saturday pallet deliveries have additional charges - the team will quote you separately if you request a Saturday delivery.
Please call our office on 01993 608 824 to discuss any delivery requirements or for clarification.
***Whilst every effort is made to deliver the products on the agreed delivery date we cannot be held responsible for matters beyond our control that results in your products not arriving on the expected day***
Our samples can be found on the relevant product page in the list of purchasing options.
If there is no sample listed on the product page you are interested in, that means unfortunately we currently cannot offer samples for that product.
A typical sample is roughly 200mmx100mm (The size of a house brick) and about 10mm in thickness.
Samples are charged at £8.99 including delivery.
Please note, we aim to deliver all samples within 5-7 working days.
Colour / tone variations in natural stone
Due to the nature of the material, no two pavers are alike. Particular shades of natural stone will have a slight colour variation. Where appropriate, we will supply a leaflet that will help demonstrate this variation in colour.
Please Note - Samples are not available on Clearance Products.
Due to the limited stock/availability of clearance products, unfortunately, we cannot cannibalise them to provide samples.
Split Packs
If you need a specific amount of paving we offer mini-packs for most of our best selling products that will allow you to achieve the right coverage in most cases. However, if you don't see an available mini-pack option you can call our team during office hours to arrange for a split pack order.
To Order A Split Pack Please Call Our Sales Team
Tel: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
01993 608 824
Need a specific amount - call our team now and we can arrange splitting down a pallet so you get specifically what you need.
Pallets that are split down are not included as free delivery. Standard Split Pack Pallet Delivery Fee Applies, which is £75 (Expedited options may incur extra charges - POA). This £75 covers the extra charge of a new wooden crate / pallet, packaging, labour & haulage delivery charge.
What is a split pack?
Paving products are palletised or crated to allow them to be transported and stored efficiently. This means they are generally sold with a specific number of pieces per pallet/crate. However, customers sometimes need less than a full pallet for their project. In these cases, we can split down the pallet by hand and then re-pack, re-bind and re-hood the pallet so they receive just the paving they need, saving you money on buying a full pack and having wasted slabs left over. Please remember to include 10% extra on your measured area for cuts/corners/breakage
Split Pack Exclusions
Please note we cannot split down packs of Bekstone Walling or Clearance Products.
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Trading Ethically
Pavestone has always been acutely conscious of the concerns raised through consumers’ increasing awareness of the ethical issues associated with the production of natural stone products.
For many years we have been importing only from audited stone producers who can successfully demonstrate that their processes meet the moral and ethical codes as established by the ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) Base Code. In doing so we have contributed to the economic success of the communities in which our stone processors work and have helped to provide a safer and more secure working environment for our supplier partners' employees. Pavestone is committed to ensuring that the working conditions of employees in our partner supply companies meet or exceed international standards and for many years we have adopted the ETI Base Code as a criteria for our supply chain.
The ETI Base Code
Employment should be freely chosen with no forced, bonded or involuntary labour.
Workers have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively.
A safe and healthy working environment shall be provided.
Child labour shall not be used.
Wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and to provide some discretionary income.
Working hours are not excessive and comply with national laws and benchmark industry standards.
Workers should be treated equally regardless of race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation.
Regular employment for individuals should be provided where work is ongoing.
No harsh or inhumane treatment of workers. Physical abuse (or threat of), sexual or other harassment including verbal abuse or intimidation shall be prohibited.
For further information on the Ethical Trading Initiative and the Base Code please visit: www.ethicaltrade.org
Helping To Provide A Better Future
Pavestone has a fundamental belief that the poor and vulnerable within the communities that produce our stone products should derive benefits from our local trading beyond the simplicity of the stone workers pay. We work closely in partnership with our suppliers to improve the quality of life, not only for those immediately employed by our supply partners but also all those living in and around their community.
Sustainability
Pavestone strives to minimise and continually reduce the adverse impacts of all our operations both in the immediate, local environment and throughout our supply chain globally. We also seek to contribute to the economic success of the communities in which we work and to provide a safe, secure working environment for both our employees and our supplier partners’ employees.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives seek to make our businesses more accountable for our actions and decisions. We are committed to full legal compliance in all that we do and to make our business accountable to those that we directly or indirectly impact upon through the adoption of good practices.
Practices include:
Creating a safe environment and a rewarding career for all our employees.
Hold regular local residents 'open meetings' to discuss our impact on their local life.
Monitoring and managing the environmental impact of all our operations.
Monitoring and understanding the environmental impact of our suppliers' operations.
Environment Policy
Pavestone recognises that it has an obligation to help protect the environment and the neighbourhoods in which we operate. Our awareness is a fundamental part of the Pavestone business strategy. We will seek as far as is reasonably practicable to minimise the company's effects on the environment.
Main initiatives include:
Ensuring environmental issues are considered carefully at all levels when planning and conducting business activities and that our employees understand and act in accordance with our environmental aims
Working co-operatively with regulatory bodies including the environment agency and local authorities in addition to our industry trade association the Builders' Merchants Federation (BMF) so as to facilitate full awareness and contribution to environmental legislation changes
Managing our activities in line with best business practice to control the impact on the local community from noise, dust, light emissions and traffic movements
Annual reduction in energy consumption water usage waste production and improved segregation for reuse/recycling
Production of environmentally friendly ranges of products.
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