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Search OPEN 6 DAYS Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4:30pm Saturday 7.30am - 4pm Sunday  Closed    Delivery Pricing & Terms 4 Tait Street Smithfield NSW 2164 (02) 9729 4483 About Us Frequently Asked Questions Trusted Landscapers Retaining Wall Checklist Simons Seconds Survey 8 Helpful Tips to Laying Pavers Testimonials Brochures Charcoal Civic 230mm x 185mm - $24.95m2 inc.gst Pallet of Opal White Retaining Wall Blocks (96 blocks) - $250 inc.gst Austral Everyday Life Paver - Cream Brick Size - $16.95m2 inc.gst Stradapave 300mm Concrete Pavers - Brushwood - $27m2 inc.gst Claypave Regal Tan 300mm Clay Pavers - $41.95m2 inc.gst Black Granite Cobbles - $74.95m2 inc.gst White Pebbles - 1 Tonne - $990 inc.gst Full Name Email Address  VISIT OUR EBAY STORE FOR MORE BARGAINS Latest Testimonial " On the 28th July 2009 we purchased a fair amount of pavers and vertical blocks from Simon's Seconds. Prior to this date we had visited your place of business twice and both times was served by Simon Neal, I provided a diagram and measurements and Simon was more than happy to help me with any query i had. We just wanted to let you know that we are very pleased with the quality of service that Simon's Seconds, in particular Simon Neal, provides. Our compliments on the way you conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner and always provide an answer to any question thrown at you. Job well done! Our complements also go to the delivery driver Shane who delivered our products to us on 3rd August 2009. He went above and beyond his duty and had no hesitation in helping me arrange the pallets on my property and was very professional in his conduct. Both Simon and Shane are an asset to any company and we sincerely appreciate your responsiveness and the way you conduct business. We have recommended your company to others because of our satisfaction with our service. We look forward to doing business with you in the near future." Best Regards Matthew and Kimberley  Read more testimonials	8 Helpful Tips to Laying Pavers Step 1 - PLANNING Mark out your site with pieces of string or chalk for an even, clear idea of how your paving will look and also giving you straight edges to work with. Don't forget to allow for storm water run-off. Good drainage is essential. Ensure your area is flat and compacted using road-base, sand or concrete depending on the area. Step 2 – MATERIALS Calculate the area accurately so you purchase the right quantities. To work out the area to be paved in square metres multiply the length by the width e.g. 4m x 5m = 20 square metres. Or ask your friendly Simon Seconds sales staff for help. To calculate the correct amount of Road Base you will require use this simple equation.Paving Area _____m2 x [layer depth(mm) / 1000 =  _____m3 Road Base. To calculate the correct amount of Bedding Sand you will require use this simple equation.Paving Area _____m2 x [20mm / 1000] = _____m3 Bedding Sand. Always allow for up to 10% extra pavers for wastage such as cuts and if you are purchasing factory second pavers allow for the odd broken or damaged paver. Step 3 – PREPARING THE SITE Remember paving must slope away from the building to allow for run off. Pavers should be flush with the lawn and be laid on your flat and compacted road-base, sand, or concrete. Compact thoroughly using a vibrating plate compactor, checking that the base drains in the required direction. Step 4 – LAYING Begin laying pavers from one corner or a fixed object (e.g. House Wall) Use the string lines you have previously drawn out to keep nice straight edges. Pavers should be laid with at least a 3mm Gap, not butt jointed. This prevents chipping. Try not to disturb your laying bed by walking on the compacted base. Walk on  the pavers you have already laid but be careful not to tread on edges as they pavers may tilt and shift the sand or your base resulting in an uneven job. Step 5 – CUTS Most laying jobs require some cutting of pavers. Depending on whether you are laying a clay or cement paver. It will usually be necessary to hire a diamond saw to cut pavers into edges Step 6 – COMPACTING and JOINT FILLING Once laid your pavers should be compacted to secure the paving in place. Compact the pavers using a mechanical plate compactor with a piece of carpet or rubber mat under the compactor to prevent the pavers from being scratched, chipped or damaged (optional). For small areas, your pavers can be compacted using a rubber mallet and a hardwood plank. After compacting your pavers, spread a layer of dry fine sand over your pavers and sweep into the gaps. Allow sand to settle, add additional sand if required and or remove the excess. Usually you will require around 10% of your bedding base to ensure all the joints are filled. NOTE: Compacting of pavers is only recommended on small format pavers. Compacting is not recommended on 300mmx300mm or larger format pavers. Step 7 – SEALING   Not all pavers require sealing but if the product you have chosen does we recommend you talk to your Simon Seconds friendly sales staff on which product most suits your needs with your paving purchase. Before sealing ensure all excess sand has been removed from your pavers and coat with your sealer. Sealing will help keep your sand in place and prevent weeds and ant activity in any gaps. Sealing will also help provide your new outdoor area with a lasting protection and help prevent discolouration and general staining. Step 8 – MAINTENANCE If laid correctly, pavers should be extremely durable and require little maintenance. Sweep and hose (if you are not under water restrictions) your pavers when needed but most of all - sit back, crack open a coldie and enjoy the benefits of your new outdoor area. We would love you to email us a picture of the finished job so we can proudly place it on our web site.
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