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Contents

Choosing pavers? Begin here. 4

Pavers. Sustainable and low impact. 5

The Austral Bricks Paver Collection 6

Riviera Freedom 6

Riviera Classic 8

Designer Series 10

Nubrik Metro 12

Classic Series 14

Concrete Pavers 16

Paving – 8 Easy Steps for DIY and Professional Landscapers 18

Helpful Hints 23

Choosing pavers? Begin here.

Austral Bricks sells a great range of pavers, both clay and

concrete, to suit any budget and application.

Clay or concrete: What’s the difference?Clay pavers are made from naturally occurring clay and shale

that is fired in a high temperature kiln, permanently locking in

their colour and strength. They are usually smoother and very

durable and come in an extensive natural colour range.

Concrete pavers are made from sand and cement. They have

softer colours and are also very strong and come in a different

range of sizes and formats. They can be an economical option.

Large or small?Standard “brick size” pavers can be laid in a wide variety of

creative patterns that give texture to a pavement. Larger

format pavers are very suitable for formal, contemporary

garden designs and can also make a small area look larger.

Which paver colours will go with my walls?For larger areas avoid using pavers of the same or similar

colour as your walling. For example, if your walling is dark,

use a light colour paver trimmed with a band or edging of

a similar colour to the walling.

Are pavers suitable for a driveway?Most pavers are suitable for driveways. Some require a

concrete base while others can be laid on a flexible base of

sand and crushed rock.

Do pavers need sealing?Most pavers don’t require sealing. High value concrete pavers

should be sealed to help protect from staining. For the

ultimate in stain resistance Riviera™ Freedom large format clay

pavers are permanently treated with Paveshield®.

Can I do it myself?Certainly! Paving is an ideal task for the keen do-it-yourselfer.

See Paving - 8 Easy Steps for DIY and professional landscapers

on page 18.

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Applications Legend

Clay and concrete segmental pavers are commonly laid on aflexible base of compacted sand and crushed rock. This offersa range of environmental advantages, especially when compared to poured concrete.

Segmental pavements are porous. Poured concrete effectively seals the underlying natural soil. Pavers allow smallamounts of rainwater to pass through.

Pavers save water. A paved patio or courtyard creates an all-weather recreation area that doesn't require watering (or mowing) and looks great all year round.

Pavers allow for ground movements. Pavers laid on a baseof sand and crushed rock will “give” slightly with groundswelling or contracting due to dry conditions or clay soils. They are also easy to repair.

Need access under the paving? Just lift a few pavers toaccess a gas or water pipe or to lop off a stray tree root. Then simply reinstate the pavers. No jackhammers needed!

Clay pavers are all natural. Clay pavers are made from naturally occurring minerals. There are no chemicals, no fillers,no synthetic materials.

Pavers are the durable alternative. Unlike timber, paverslast and last and don’t require expensive (and environmentallyunfriendly) finishes such as paint or oil.

Pavers are fully reusable. Pavers laid on a flexible base can be lifted and re-laid or reused elsewhere without beingdamaged.

Slip ResistanceAll Austral Bricks pavers conform to one of the top two categories of the five specified in theAustralian Standard on slip resistance.

Very Low Very low risk of slipping when wet

Low Low risk of slipping when wet

DurabilityMost Austral Bricks pavers are rated as Exposure Class, the highest durability level in the Australian Standard.

Exposure Class Suitable for all environments including harsh conditions such as paving aroundsalt-chlorinated pools and on salty soil.

General Purpose Suitable for all other applications

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Austral Bricks is a GreenSmart Leader, a program sponsored by the Housing Industry Association to promote environmental performance in Australia’s building industry.

Pavers. Sustainable and low impact.

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Riviera Freedom Stain-Resistant Clay Pavers

Riviera Freedom Impressio Riviera Freedom Modena

Riviera Freedom Impressio

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Less cleaning,more living, that’s Freedom!Sit back and relax with Riviera™

Freedom stain-resistant clay

pavers. As well as being

beautiful and remarkably

durable, these large-format

pavers resist common stains,

making them easy to clean and

maintain. That’s because every

Riviera Freedom clay paver is

treated with Paveshield™, a

revolutionary surface coating

that is permanently bonded to

the paver during manufacture,

ensuring a high level of stain

resistance.

Colour-matched bullnose pavers

are available for pool surrounds

and step edges. Riviera Freedom

are suitable for driveways when

laid on a rigid base.

Riviera Freedom Napoli

Alassio

Pescara

Modena

Napoli

Torino

Verona

Impressio

Very low risk of slipping when wet

Exposure Class - salt safe, suitable for all environments

300 x 300 x 40 mm

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RivieraClassic Clay Paver Series

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Riviera™ Classic Clay Paver Series

Riviera Classic Naples Riviera Classic Portofino

Riviera Classic Monte Carlo


Spend lazy dayson the RivieraThe colour and texture of realfired clay in a large format paver.That’s the revolutionary Riviera™

Classic Clay Paver Series fromAustral Bricks™.

Riviera Classic clay pavers areavailable in six gorgeous colourblends. They have the size – 300 mm square, 400 mm squareand 450 x 255 mm – to complement popular landscaping themes.

Riviera Classic’s strong lines andformal symmetry open up thesmallest inner-city courtyard andlook equally at home in largespaces.

The excellent slip resistance andsalt safe qualities of RivieraClassic clay pavers makes themideal for use around salt-chlorinated pools. All colours areavailable in a bullnose edge forpool surrounds, stairs and wallcapping. Riviera Classics are suitable for driveways when laidon a rigid base.

Riviera Classic Monte Carlo

Andora

Portofino

Monte Carlo (Riviera Classic 300 only)

NaplesValletta

Imperia

Riviera Classic 300

300 x 300 x 40 mm

Riviera Classic 400

400 x 400 x 50 mm

Riviera Classic 450

225 x 450 x 40 mm



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Designer SeriesTM

A touch of Europeanelegance

Austral Bricks Designer Series™

pavers combine style with the

classical appeal of a stone

finish. These large format pavers –

most are available up to a massive

600 x 300 x 50 mm – are

perfect in today’s structured, low-

maintenance landscape designs,

but equally at home in country

and English garden settings.

Versatile Designer Series pavers

can also be laid in driveways

(on a concrete base) and indoors.

New additions to the range are

Terrazzo, highly polished to a

richness of clarity and colour,

and Natural Stone, genuine

sawn granite pavers.

Lay Designer Series Tuscan and

Honed pavers on a concrete

base in all vehicle pavements.

A concrete base is required for

all Designer Series Terrazzo and

Natural Stone applications.

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HonedSubtle, low sheen, satin finish.

Designer Series Honed paversare lightly polished to exposethe character of the underlyingaggregate, adding a hint ofstylish sophistication whileretaining excellent slip resistance.

Available sizes:300 x 300 mm x 40 mm 400 x 400 mm x 40 mm 600 x 300 mm x 50 mmBullnose available in each size

TerrazzoHigh-performance, high-gloss pavers and flooring.

Once restricted to palaces andcathedrals, terrazzo is nowaffordable by all. Made with ablend of marble, granite andother natural stones, the highly-polished surface of our DesignerSeries Terrazzo pavers is remarkably durable and requireslittle upkeep to maintain itsglow and beauty.

Available sizes:300 x 300 mm x 36 mm 400 x 400 mm x 36 mm

Natural StoneCut from the finestAustralian stone with fivecolours direct from nature to choose from.

The timeless appeal of genuine stone! Our solid, sawn granite Designer SeriesNatural Stone pavers are finished with a finely-textured,hammered surface.


TuscanLightly bevelled edges add aformal touch.

Solid concrete pavers with aheart of stone! Designer SeriesTuscan pavers blend naturalaggregates with concrete andpremium-quality colouringagents. These superb pavershave remarkable strength,durability and beauty.


Limestone

Sandstone

Urban

Latte

Slate

Limestone

Sandstone

Urban

Latte

Slate

Ingle White

Vetro Blue

Charles Sturt Grey

Flinders Charcoal

Vecchia Scuola

Riverina White

Juparana Cream

Balmoral Green

Calca Red

Grandee Black

Designer Series Pavers

Very low risk of slipping when wet Low risk of slipping when wetV Very low risk of slipping when wetVL Low risk of slipping when wetLExposure Class - salt safe, suitable for all environmentsE Exposure Class - salt safe,

suitable for all environmentsE Exposure Class - salt safe, suitable for all environmentsE Exposure Class - salt safe,

suitable for all environmentsE

For information regarding colour variation, please see page 23.

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P r e s s e d C l a y P a v e r s

Step out in stylewith NubrikMetroWhether your landscape is

large or small, cottage or

contemporary (or somewhere in

between), Nubrik Metro is the

stylish solution to all your

paving needs.

Metro looks great, with smooth

faces that offer excellent slip

resistance. Each paver face has

a unique character, highlighted

by crisp, straight edges.

The traditional paver size and

format allows Metro to be laid

in the widest variety of creative

and original patterns.

Best of all, Metro’s six natural,

kiln-fired colours will never fade

or change over their long,

low-maintenance life.

Style with substance.

That’s smart. That’s Metro.

Metro Vanilla™

Metro Caramel™

Metro Smoke™

Metro Hazelnut™

Metro Red™ Metro Blue™

Nubrik Metro™ Pressed Clay Pavers


114 mm230 mm

50 mm

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ClassicClay Paver Series

Victoria Blue

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Classic Clay Paver Series


TraditionalVictorianfavourites!For more than 20 years Austral

Bricks Classic Series clay pavers

have graced homes across our

state and around Australia.

Their design flexibility – ask

about the wide range of

patterns that are possible –

combines with rich colours and

textures to create attractive

and durable paths, courtyards

and driveways.

Choose a single colour or

add a distinctive touch with

edges, bands or panels in a

contrasting colour. Whatever

your choice and whatever the

setting, our Classic Series clay

pavers will give the good looks

and performance you demand.

Classic Red & Cream

Autumn Red

Autumn Red Victoria Blue

114 mm230 mm

50 mm

RedCream

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Concrete Pavers

Size 387 x 290 x 90 mm in Pewter only.

Grass PaveGrass Pave is a remarkably versatile paving block. Useit as a multi-purpose paver for vehicle and other hightraffic areas. When sown with lawn or ground cover,it produces a beautiful and practical effect.

Size 600 x 200 x 65 mm in Bluestone, Desert Red and Desert Fawn.

Scalloped Garden EdgeThe ideal way to provide a distinct and decorativebreak between gardens and pathways while preventingsoil from being washed onto paths.

Concrete Pavers


Desert Red

Sunburst

Desert Fawn

Bluestone

Red Ash

Pewter

Goldenstone

Colours, sizes andshapes to suit anylandscape and anybudgetAustral Masonry concrete paversare an attractive and economicalway to pave your path, patio orcourtyard. Their soft, earthycolours are available in three distinctive sizes from brick-sizeSlim Paves to mighty Paving Slabsthat are almost three times thearea of a standard paver. Concretepavers are easy to lay, makingthem ideal for the homehandyperson wanting to createattractive paving that is low maintenance and long lasting.

Flagstone190 x 190 x 40

Slim Pave230 x 113 x 40

Paving Slab390 x 190 x 40

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For information regarding colour variation, please see page 23.

Paving - 8 easy stepsfor DIY and professional landscapers

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Before you begin ...

Estimating materials

These general instructions will allow an average home handyperson to design, plan and construct a path, patio,

courtyard, BBQ area, or even a driveway using the “flexible pavement” system. This method uses a base of crushed rock

under a bed of highly-compressed sand supporting pavers laid with narrow, sand-filled gaps. No mortar or concrete is

required. Flexible pavements have proven to be economical and durable in a wide range of applications over many years.

For further information visit your nearest Austral Bricks Design Centre.

Measure the length and width of the area to be paved and use the calculations below to determine the quantity of materials required.

Allow additional quantities for breakages, site wastage and cuts.

One 20 kg bag of pre-mixed concrete will be sufficient for 10 to 15 metres of edge restraint haunching.

MATERIALS PER SQUARE METRE

Product Size Gap Pavers Sand Fine crushed rock(mm) (mm)

Path/patio Driveway

Flagstone 190 x 190 2 27

Slimpave 230 x 113 2 37.5

0.10 m3

Paving Slab 390 x 190 2 13.5

Classic & Metro 230 x 114 2 37 0.025 m3 0.075 m3

Riviera 300, Riviera Freedom 300 x 300 4-6 10.8

Riviera 400 400 x 400 4-6 6.2

Riviera 450 450 x 225 4-6 9.6 Concrete base

Designer Series 300 x 300 2-3 10.8

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2 Mark outBegin your project by identifying the area you wish to pave.

Set a taut stringline to the finished pavement height around the

perimeter of the area and, in large areas, across the middle (see

diagram right). Ensure the pavement area has a minimum fall of

1 in 50 to shed surface water. Slope paving away from buildings

and allow for final paving surface to be below any damp proof

course. Time spent preparing the site will be rewarded in the

long run and your paving will be as good as the foundations.

The base must be firm.Mark out and set stringlines

Check level to ensure drainage

3 ExcavateExcavate the pavement area within the stringlines to the total

depth required, that is, thickness of fine crushed rock base (FCR)

+ bedding sand + paver.

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EXCAVATION TABLEBedding Base Total

sand (mm) course (mm) depth (mm)

Driveways - 40 mm pavers Use concrete base

Driveways - 50 mm pavers* 25 100 175

Path/patio - 40 mm pavers 25 75 140

Path/patio - 50 mm pavers 25 75 150

* Use concrete base for driveways constructed with all Riviera and Designer Series pavers

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4 Base CourseSpread an even layer of fine crushed rock over the excavated area to the

required depth as indicated in step three. Level with a straight edge and

compact thoroughly using a vibrating plate compactor.

Compact base course

NOTE:

This finished compacted base should be level and

completely solid. Test with a spirit level to ensure it drains in

the required direction, away from any structure.

5 Bedding SandRake coarse washed sand over the base course and then spread to

an even 25mm layer. Allow 5mm for settlement on compaction. To do

this, lay two 25mm wide pieces of straight timber across the base about

two metres apart. Use a straight edge (either a screed bar or a piece of

straight timber) to screed (level) an even layer of sand between the rails.

Remove the rails and place sand in the rail tracks.

Spread bedding sand in sections

6 Lay PaversFirst, determine the average width of the pavers by placing 20 pavers

tightly side by side and measuring their overall width. Divide the figure

by 20. Add the gap size to this average width. Use this dimension to

place a moveable stringline at a spacing of 10 average paver widths

+ 10 gaps.

On an even sand base, start next to any fixed object, for example, house

or fence, and lay your pavers in the bedding sand in the desired pattern.

Herringbone is strongly recommended for driveways using small format

pavers. Ensure pavers are close to but not touching each other, with the

recommended gap between pavers. Avoid putting any weight on the

leading edge as the paver can tilt or slip and ruin the even sand base.

Ensure every tenth paver ends at the moveable stringline.

Note: To ensure a more uniform blend of colour, select pavers from

more than one pack as you lay. (See Blending, page 23.) Lay pavers

Screeding board

Screed rail

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STACK BOND HERRINGBONE* BASKETWEAVE STRETCHER BOND

PATTERNS

* Herringbone is the only pattern recommended for driveways using small format pavers.

7 Edge RestraintDig a narrow trench around the perimeter of the pavement.

Shovel concrete into the trench to form a restraining edge

against the pavers. Fill to near top of pavers, allowing space for

soil and turf. The edge restraint must extend below the

bedding course.

Concrete edge keeps pavers in place

8 CompactSpread fine dry sand over the pavers and sweep into gaps until

filled, and compact. Compaction is best done with a vibrating plate

compactor with an old piece of carpet placed between the com-

pactor plate and the pavers to avoid chipping.

Sweep more fine dry sand across paving and work into gaps.

Repeat compaction until gaps are completely filled.

Compact sand into gaps

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Helpful Hints

Your paving contractor is a professional tradesman and is

responsible for ensuring an even colour distribution

This process is called blending. Our pavers are partially blended

during packing but this is not sufficient to guarantee a well

blended pavement. Blending on site is important whether the

pavers are a single colour or multi-coloured.

In summary, the blending instructions attached to all packs

recommend:

1. Don’t mix pavers of different types or qualities (for example,

firsts and seconds).

2. Check any accessories, for example bullnose pavers, for

colour matching.

3. Work from at least three open packs of the same paver type

and quality.

4. Select the paver from a top corner of each pack.

5. Work progressively from a corner down and across each

pack in a diagonal pattern. (Don’t remove pavers in

horizontal layers.)

DeliveryPaving the way for a smooth delivery

Delivering your pavers is the exciting first step in the

construction process. Here are a few simple guidelines to help

us help you.

• Deliver ahead of time The first delivery should take place

at least a day before work commences, otherwise time may

be lost on site due to waiting. Give us at least 48 hours notice

for subsequent deliveries.

• Take as many pavers as you can in a delivery A full load

ensures priority delivery and efficient on-site blending.

• Help us find you Give a clear street address, including the

nearest crossroad. Tell us of any obstacles such as a narrow,

dead-end or one-way street, weight restrictions, clearways,

and nearby schools or hospitals. Place a job site sign

prominently.

• Ensure site access Tell us beforehand if there is difficult site

access or if the site is locked. If you require us to enter

through neighbouring land, it’s your responsibility to get prior,

written permission.

• Where do you want them? We need to know before

delivery if packs need to be placed around the site – use

signs to indicate placement. Don’t allow paver types (colour

or quality) to be mixed. Discuss which pavers go where with

the site supervisor or your paving contractor.

• Pavers are heavy! A tractor with a paver pack weighs

about five tonnes. Ensure the ground (including underlying

pipes) and any pavement traversed can sustain this weight.

Our tractors need at least 2.5 m clear width and 2.6 m height

clearance.

• Safety first and last Ensure children and pets are out of

the way during delivery. Our driver has the final say when it

comes to safety and possible site damage.

• Inspect the delivery Call Austral Bricks immediately if there

are any problems. Product liability transfers to the purchaser

once the units are installed.

Blending

The product photographs in this publication are indicative only

of the range of colours available. Visit an Austral Bricks Design

Centre to view samples and current products before finalising

your selection.

Colour variation

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