GB2193989A - Paving system - Google Patents

Abstract

A paving system wherein the guiderails/steel shuttering is arranged at the required level, hardcore is compacted to a depth which lies level with the bottom of the guiderails. Approximately 11 DIVIDED 2 inches of concrete (sand, cement, aggregate) is laid upon the compacted hardcore. Upon this concrete a coloured screed is levelled and trowelled to an even finish. The coloured screed is laid at a depth of 11 DIVIDED 2 inches and consists of sand, cement, and a colouring agent. When this screed has dried sufficiently, a moulding frame is positioned between the guiderails thus leaving an impression of the design/pattern to which the moulding frame was fashioned. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Paving system This invention relates to a system of paving using a variety of patterns and various colours in concrete.

Historically, roadways, walkways and other pedestrian and vehicular routes have either been (a) laid using individual slabs, cobbles, bricks, etc., or have been (b) long stretches of concrete or tarmacadam. This method of laying pathways, roadways, patios and other areas has always been extremely time consuming and expensive especially when utilizing technique (a) as described above.

The technique or system being presented for patent incorporates and utilizes the following; (1). Lengths of steel shuttering, (2). Various patterns fabricated in such designs as to effect mould patterns of bricks, cobblestones, flagstones, etc.

(3). The addition of a variety of pigments to cement, sand, and aggregate to effect different colours and shades of those colours.

The specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference-to the accompanying illustrations in which: Figures 1 and 2 shows just two of a variety of patterns or designs available.

Figure 3 illustrates the system in full perspective showing: (a) Hardcore, (b) Guiderail/steel shuttering, (c) Concrete bed, (d) Coloured sand/cement screed, (e) Impressed area, (f) Mc Auley Moulding Frame, (g) Area to be impressed.

As previously outlined, the main concept of this invention is to provide a method/technique/system of laying paving which is practical industrially and commercially and economically viable.

To effect this system as illustrated in Fig. 3, special attention and detail must be paid to the accuracy of the initial arrangement/settingout of the guiderails/steel shuttering in which the various compositions will be levelled and upon which the moulding frame will be placed.

Having arranged the guiderails/steel shuttering accurately (accuracy being dependent upon the length of the moulding frame) and to the required level, hardcore is compacted to a depth which lies level with the bottom of the guiderails. Approximately 12 inches of concrete (sand, cement, aggregate.) is laid upon the compacted hardcore. Upon this concrete a coloured screed is levelled and trowelled to an even finish. The coloured screed is laid at a depth of 12 inches and consists of sand, cement, and a colouring agent. When this screed has dried sufficiently, a moulding frame is positioned between the guiderails thus leaving an impression of the design/pattern to which the moulding frame was fashioned.

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Claims (1)

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   SPECIFICATION Paving system This invention relates to a system of paving using a variety of patterns and various colours in concrete.

   Historically, roadways, walkways and other pedestrian and vehicular routes have either been (a) laid using individual slabs, cobbles, bricks, etc., or have been (b) long stretches of concrete or tarmacadam. This method of laying pathways, roadways, patios and other areas has always been extremely time consuming and expensive especially when utilizing technique (a) as described above.

   The technique or system being presented for patent incorporates and utilizes the following; (1). Lengths of steel shuttering, (2). Various patterns fabricated in such designs as to effect mould patterns of bricks, cobblestones, flagstones, etc.

   (3). The addition of a variety of pigments to cement, sand, and aggregate to effect different colours and shades of those colours.

   The specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference-to the accompanying illustrations in which: Figures 1 and 2 shows just two of a variety of patterns or designs available.

   Figure 3 illustrates the system in full perspective showing: (a) Hardcore, (b) Guiderail/steel shuttering, (c) Concrete bed, (d) Coloured sand/cement screed, (e) Impressed area, (f) Mc Auley Moulding Frame, (g) Area to be impressed.

   As previously outlined, the main concept of this invention is to provide a method/technique/system of laying paving which is practical industrially and commercially and economically viable.

   To effect this system as illustrated in Fig. 3, special attention and detail must be paid to the accuracy of the initial arrangement/settingout of the guiderails/steel shuttering in which the various compositions will be levelled and upon which the moulding frame will be placed.

   Having arranged the guiderails/steel shuttering accurately (accuracy being dependent upon the length of the moulding frame) and to the required level, hardcore is compacted to a depth which lies level with the bottom of the guiderails. Approximately 12 inches of concrete (sand, cement, aggregate.) is laid upon the compacted hardcore. Upon this concrete a coloured screed is levelled and trowelled to an even finish. The coloured screed is laid at a depth of 12 inches and consists of sand, cement, and a colouring agent. When this screed has dried sufficiently, a moulding frame is positioned between the guiderails thus leaving an impression of the design/pattern to which the moulding frame was fashioned.