Delabole Slate has been used for paving for many centuries, establishing a reputation for it's lasting quality.

Blue/grey Paving is manufactured from slate extracted deep in the quarry, and has high compressive strength and excellent wear resistant properties. These characteristics make it ideally suited for high traffic paving areas.

Rustic paving (predominantly coloured browns, yellows and other mixed autumnal colours) is also available in Crazy Paving form but is less durable than blue/grey slate.

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE NORMALLY AVAILABLE EX-STOCK:

Crazy Paving is irregular in shape and produced in totally random sizes by hand splitting "holobobs" (small slate blocks) in the quarry. Approximate size ranges are from 36" x 24" (915 x 610mm) to 12" x 6" (305mm x 152mm).

As well as the traditional Delabole Blue/Grey Crazy Paving, Rustic Crazy Paving is also available.

Four Sided Paving is the most popular Delabole Slate paving product. Sawn on all four sides to random rectangular shapes, sizes vary from around 22" x 11" to 12" x 6" (560 x 280mm to 305 x 152mm). Four Sided Paving can be laid to give a naturally random appearance.

Large paving slabs, cut to random sizes at least 16" x 16" (450 x 450mm). This is a new product from Delabole Slate, introduced to meet customer demand for larger slabs. Fewer pieces and less joints, hence quicker and lower cost installation are obvious benefits.

We cut normal Four Sided Paving to standard widths. Coursed paving provides a much more regular appearance, as well as saving money by reducing on-site cutting to a bare minimum. Widths currently available are 10" or 8". Other widths can be made to order - please ask.

PLEASE NOTE; Whilst approximate sizes have been provided as a guide, some Delabole Paving slabs may well be larger or smaller than the figures stated above.

All our paving is split by hand along the natural 'grain' of the stone exposing a rugged, attractive riven surface. Consequently, the thickness of each piece can vary from 3/4" to 1 ½" (20mm to 40mm). Such variation can be easily taken up by the bedding material.

Delabole Paving is best laid into a standard dry mortar mix of 3:1 sand and cement. Paint the back of each slab with neat cement slurry before laying to improve adhesion. After 24 hours, joints can be grouted if required. Some customers prefer to lay paving merely on a sand base. This is suitable for single slabs, but not ideal for larger areas such as patios.

Diamond tipped tools (such as a portable circular saw, or angle grinder with diamond blade) should be used for on-site cutting. Use water to cool the blade and lubricate the cutting if possible. Wear a dust mask if necessary.

It is important that any cement residue be cleaned off the paving at the time of laying. Whilst not permanent (such residue can be removed with chemical cleaners), it is easier to keep the slabs clean as work proceeds.

A paving brochure is available which includes more detailed information. Please select "LITERATURE" from the above menu to request brochures or click here.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, A PERSONAL QUOTATION OR TO PLACE AN ORDER,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM VIA EMAIL (sales@delaboleslate.co.uk),
PHONE (01840 212242) or FAX (01840 212948)