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Three natural colours available - Charcoal, Platinum and Flaxen
Each project pack contains three sizes to blend - Coverage per pack of 7.83m2
Attractive lightly riven and tumbled texture
Ethically sourced natural stone
Charcoal
Flaxen
Platinum
Elemental Paviors are a natural stone block paving, cut from dolomitic limestone. The material properties of the block lead to a durable and hard-wearing driveway surface. The surface of the block is slightly riven and has a tumbled texture which suit both contemporary and traditional settings. The limestone block comes in a range of 3 natural colours. Charcoal which is a pleasant mix mid-grey to charcoal, Flaxen, a lighter mix of grey and creams and Platinum, which is a mid grey mix! All of the Elemental Limestone paviors are part of our Fairstone range is ethically sourced.
Are you looking for a ethically sourced, lightly riven and tumbled limestone paving, then look no further than Stonemarket Elemental Limestone Driveway Paviors
Size and Coverage - Project Packs
Size [mm]
Metre sq per Pack
Weight (kg/pack)
No. per Project Pack
Colours
240 x 160 x 50
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130
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160 x 160 x 50
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90
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120 x 160 x 50
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28
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Project Pack
7.83
1128
248 Mixed (See above)
all
Available Colours - Charcoal, FlaxenNEW & PlatinumNEW
Sizes and Coverage are those attained when laid with a 10-15mm joint. Thickness of Paving, including Features, calibrated to 50mm. Some early surface delamination may occur but will not affect the Long Term durability or performance. For specific laying advice, please contact the team.
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Delivery - The Basics
We offer fast, reliable delivery, nationwide. Delivery is free to most mainland addresses* on all purchases of four or more packs from Stonemarket. Purchases on one to three packs is only £30 per pack.
For smaller purchases, call us on 01529 308839 before placing your order and we will find you the most cost effective delivery available.
Once your order has been placed, we will contact you to arrange delivery.
We deliver Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and usually within 4-6 working days of order placement. Should you require your order to be delivered faster than our standard delivery service then please contact our Online team for delivery costs to your area.
The Small Print
*We are able to deliver to most UK mainland addresses. If delivery is to be made in the following areas, please call us on 01529 308839 for a quote: Postcodes AB, PR, PL, HS, KW, IV.
If your delivery is to be made to Northern Ireland, Scottish Islands, Channel Islands, Isles of Scilly, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and overseas, we can deliver to your choice of shipper in the UK for you to arrange your own onward shipping.
If, due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to deliver on the confirmed delivery date, we will contact you to arrange an alternative date. We cannot accept liability for any costs due to delayed delivery (eg cost of labour).
If you cancel the order on the day of delivery, a haulage charge will be made.
Goods must be signed for on delivery. If you are unable to accept the goods, or sign for them, or you decline the delivery, a redelivery charge will be made.
Please advise when booking if there are access restrictions to the delivery address. Typical vehicles used are 42 Tonne Articulated Lorries. Smaller vehicles can be requested; but there are no guarantees as to their availability.
Deliveries will be made kerbside as standard, or on to driveways if it is safe to do so. If you require the delivery vehicle to come further on to the property, you do so at your own risk, and Turnbull cannot be held liable for damage caused by the vehicle at the delivery address.
Please check all the goods before signing for them. Damaged goods must be reported to us within 48 hours of delivery along with photographs of damage. Please report the damage to the delivery driver upon receipt and contact customer.service@turnbullsonline.co.uk or call 01529 308839.
In some circumstances, your delivery may need to be re-palletised by our Deliveries Team or by a 3rd Party Courier, to ensure your order is the most secure at the time of Delivery. In these cases, there maybe an unscheduled delay to your delivery being sent out you. In these cases, we will endeavor to get your order to you, as soon as possible, but please be aware, the decision to re-palletise your delivery is only done to ensure it is as safe as possible during transportation and so your delivery arrives to you in one piece. If at anytime, you wish to call us regarding this, please do so on 01529 308839.
Hints and Tips
How do I go about planning a driveway? We recommend the Marshalls Driveway Visualiser. It's a free online design tool - simply upload a photo of your driveway, join up the dots, pick your new driveway product and click the button to transform. The results are instant!
Why do I need to use special driveway paving or blocks? As a rule of thumb, paving blocks under 50mm thickness will not be suitable for use in a driveway and will crack or crumble under the weight of a vehicle. Marshalls block paving ranges are up to 80mm thick to ensure a robust driveway surface that is fit for purpose. Call us on 01529 308839 and we will advise a suitable block thickness for your driveway.
Will there be a colour variation in my block paving? With all natural stone products there is a possibility that there is a slight colour variant due to the stone’s mineral contents. We suggest ordering a sample of any driveway product you like before ordering to make sure you are happy with the colour. Whether you’re ordering natural stone setts or concrete paving blocks, we advise you order enough from a single batch to avoid any possibility of slight differences in pigments.
Should my driveway foundations be deeper than a typical garden patio? Absolutely! Garden patio foundations are around 150mm deep. A driveway for around four tonnes of vehicle will need around 300mm of foundations.
How can I avoid wastage when installing driveway paving? You should allow for wastage to make sure you have enough blocks available to complete your driveway project. It's very frustrating to find out you don't have enough to complete the job, and equally, that you've ordered a pack too many! There is a handy Block Paving Calculator available on each product, so you can work out your requirements. All you need to know is the area you want to cover. Again, it's worth giving us a call to double-check you're ordering what you need.
How easy is it to lay a driveway myself? We do recommend you seek professional advice before tackling a driveway project yourself, as it’s a specialist rather than a DIY area. It’s essential you have the appropriate sub-base because what’s under a driveway is crucial to its success. Poorly laid sub-bases lead to dips, humps, cracking and crumbling. You’ll also need to make sure the surface has the necessary fall away from your house so that rain water moves towards run-off areas and drains. Have a look at this Marshalls video to see what’s involved.
What are tumbled and distressed blocks exactly? These are manufactured blocks that have been literally tumbled in an enormous barrel to knock the sharpness of their edges and to give them a lovely worn finish. They end up looking as if they have been around for years, and the warm earth pigments used in their manufacturing process combine to create a fantastic product.
What should I consider when choosing kerb stones or driveway edging? Kerbing provides essential support for block paving - without them, your driveway will crumble and disintegrate, so it’s important to budget for these when planning your project. Choose edging with a round top or a bull-nosed edge for a lower, softer profile. Many Marshalls ranges have matching kerb stones, and the variety in colour within a product range will allow you to create interesting colour contrasts.
How can I give my driveway design kerb appeal? Some of the Marshalls ranges include circle kits which give a pleasing focal point to a wide expanse of block paving. Many ranges come in two, three or four colour options, allowing you to create borders, zones and contrasts within your bespoke design. Look for a product with a wide range of sizes too, as this will create visual interest and avoid the monotony of a single size block.
How should I treat an oil spill on my driveway? This is a bit of a nightmare for any homeowner, and the removal and replacement of the blocks or setts is an option. New blocks will look very new, however, and will take a while to look at home with the original driveway surface. If the oil stain is fresh, soak up as much as you can with a cloth, cat litter, sand etc, and give the surface a thorough clean. Vigorous scrubbing can help, especially if repeated. Be very cautious with acidic products - they may break down the grease, but could damage the surface. Always test a small area and wait to see how your concrete or natural stone blocks react!
Choose well for successful block paving driveway installation
You can buy block paving bricks in all shapes and designs, from the basic 200x100mm paver, rounded cobbles and traditional 100x100mm granite blocks to over-sized sandstone setts. They’ll require different foundations and some are trickier or more time-consuming to install than others. If you are tackling an area of block paving for the first time, look at blocks that have been designed for easy installation.
Easy to install
Marshalls Drivesys blocks have moulded bases shaped to make them extremely easy to lay and space regularly. Marshalls Drivesys~Patented Driveway System Riven are hard-wearing, contemporary stone look blocks which come in handy project packs and with exactly the right amount of ready mixed jointing compound. You'll pay a little more for the Drivesys range but installation is labour-saving and will mean much less disruption.
Blocks designed to save installation time
Marshalls Drivesys Original Cobble is designed especially to achieve a period character cobble look, but it's much quicker to lay than natural cobbles. It's a cost-effective, affordable cobblestone finish with lovely soft edges which works for paths, driveways, parking areas. Each square metre on the pallet comes in cobbles of varied sizes, so a pleasing irregularity is achieved with absolutely no planning or pre-selection. Installation is fast, and so easy that if the groundworks in properly in place, DIYers could install themselves.
Laying large driveway blocks also saves time and labour. Marshalls Fairstone Magnasetts include 400 x 400mm blocks, and can work equally well as a garden patio. Made from Indian sandstone, they come in either rich earthy sand colours, or a beautiful silvery grey.
Driveway installation tips
Before planning your driveway paving, you might find it helpful to familiarise yourself with the basic installation process. It’ll give you an idea as to whether you attempt DIY or engage a qualified installer. We do recommend you call in the professional for large projects, but if you want to have a go yourself at a small extension or replacement section of your drive, or perhaps a pathway, then you’ll find this step by step guide handy.
Remember that particular driveway products can have individual technical specifications, and that you/your installer need to read these carefully. Marshalls block paving products all come with their own very specific installation guides, as do Stonemarket driveway blocks and setts.
Tools needed to lay block paving
Already in most people’s DIY sheds: shovel / broom / rake / tape measure / spirit level / mallet /string line and pegs
To buy: straight-edged timber lengths for screed rails
To hire: cement mixer, compacting tool or Vibrating Wacker Plates, block splitter or diamond disc saw (in total this will cost you about £100 a day)
How to lay paving blocks
1. Excavate your driveway
Dig out the area required to at least 150mm below the damp proof course of your house, making sure you create a gradual slope so that rain water can run into your drainage system and away from the parking area. Aim for a 1cm drop for every 60cm of paved length.
2. Create edge restraints
Marshalls Keykerbs in Charcoal finish this driveway perfectly!
Edge restraints provide a strong frame for the driveway blocks. Set them in concrete mortar foundations and they’ll prevent any movement of the blocks once cars start to use the driveway. Check that the final height of edging blocks or kerbs is the desired finished height of your block paving, using a level and string to check as you go. Apply concrete to the outside of the edging, to about halfway up the height of the block, so it has a firm setting.
Driveway edging and kerbstones come in different heights and profiles with odd sounding descriptors like 'half-battered' and bull-nosed'. The Marshalls Keykerb range comes in three colours, 8 profile options and two heights [125mm or 200mm]. It's a very versatile edging with radial and angled blocks to ensure your driveway is edged neatly and precisely. The Marshalls Drivesett 4-in-1 Kerb is also one to consider. Like it says, buy this edging and you have the choice to lay it four different ways. This attractive tumbled driveway kerbing is one we particularly like.
3. Put down a sub-base
You’ll need to put down a layer of at least 100mm of sub-base, usually MOT Type 1. This will make sure the paving is stable enough to support the weight of cars. Spread the material inside the edge restraints and rake to make sure it’s distributed evenly. Firm it all down using the wacker. Go over the whole area half a dozen times so that you get a really stable, long-lasting sub-base for your driveway.
4. Lay a sand layer
Sand helps you address any inconsistencies in levels across the driveway area. Use sharp sand with some moisture to it and spread it evenly over the sub-base. Give the sand the once-over with the wacker to get a smooth surface for screening.
5. Screed to level off
You’ll need to level off the sand by screeding it. Insert two pieces of straight edge timber (your rails) into the sand and make the top of the rails level with the bottom of the final layer of block paving. Run a third piece of timber along these rails and you’ll scoop up excess sand excess sand as you go. Screeding will also allow you to check there’s the right direction of fall on the driveway base.
6. Lay your blocks
Start at the bottom of the slope in a corner, or against a straight edge or border. Put put each block down flush where it should go. Use a block splitter or diamond disc saw to trim blocks to size where needed. Aim to have blocks sitting 10-15mm above the height you want, as they’ll be compacted down once you’ve finished laying.
7. Joint with sand
Sweep kiln-dried sand across the paving area, making sure you fill the joints. Compact and then add more sand. Repeat until all the joints are fully filled. Joint filling sand does come in different colours - red, silver and gold are commonly available. Some products are sold with specific jointing compounds designed for the job.
Marshalls, suppliers of quality block paving for driveways, have some great videos, Click here and see if this DIY job is for you!
