Masonry Magazine October 2011 Page. 20
PAVERS
freeze-thaw cycles and heavy ice that could potentially build up to three feet in thickness coming off the lake in winter time. As a result, the designers looked for a way to cover the cap with a new pavement that would "float" over the concrete cap. By floating on top of the cap, the pavement would not reflect new cracks that could develop from the movement of the dike.
Choosing the paver
THE CHOICE for creating a floating pavement was a unit paver with a flexible base and non-mortared joints. Moreover, given the large area of pavers (about one acre), considerable thought was given to the size of the paver, its pattern, and its color range. Oversize pavers from The Belden Brick Co. were chosen, since they are both utilitarian, and in scale with the large size of the dike.
The paver area measures 21 feet wide by more than 2300 feet long and, on occasion, carries heavy vehicular traffic. For this reason, oversized 4- X 12-X 2 3/4-inch pavers were specified, creating a surface that would qualify for a heavy vehicular rating under ASTM C 1272. A specific range of colors provided by Belden Brick also was a major consideration.
A four-color range of brick pavers in earth tones was used to add interest to the long expanse of pavement. A simple running bond perpendicular to the line of travel minimizes the possibility of long, wavy joint lines and recreates the character of an old wooden boardwalk.
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The KOLMAR BP+ will take solid core brick and create beautiful split face finishes!
Kolmar Kutters (patent pending) are newly designed tools for cutting manufactured stone, brick and brick pavers that eliminate the need for most cuts using conventional dry or wet diamond saws. Kutters are portable and durable and do not require electricity.