1. Draw to scale: Spend time planning your project and draw out your ideas, ideally on graph paper, using accurate measurements to scale.
2. Plan ahead: Some products may only be available to order so plan in advance.
3. Allow for shade variations: Every precaution is taken to ensure consistency of shades between batches of products but concrete is a natural product and minor shade variations are often unavoidable.
4. Prepare the ground: Get the ground preparation correct and lay all products on firm foundations of sand and cement, adjusting mixes and grades to suit particular situations.
5. Plan for drainage: When laying paving, mix products to blend in any shade variations and remember to give a fall to paved areas away from building structures to allow surface water to drain off.
6. Seek advice on large walling projects: Most walling blocks are quite safe for use in small DIY jobs ie raised planters, but seek advice from a professional for any bigger walling projects.
7. Check horizontals and verticals: Work methodically using string lines and pegs etc and make frequent checks on horizontal and vertical levels.
8. Point with care: Take time to point between products, choosing the best method suited to the individual, as poor execution of this particular activity can lead to severe staining.
9. Beware of chemical cleaners: It is not recommended to use chemical cleaning agents or any other artificial surface treatment on these products.
10. Ask!: If you require further information concerning any of the above points, please contact our office and we will be happy to help you

THE ABOVE POINTS ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY; IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT, TAKE EXPERT ADVICE