tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44964031244943808722024-03-13T03:56:36.358-07:00Azpects EASYJointWhilst every effort has been made to give accurate information, Azpects cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in this blog. The information in this blog should not be relied upon and we strongly recommend if you have any queries during a project you consult a professional.
Any comments posted on this blog are the full responsibility of the poster. #EASYJoint #EASYSeal #EASYCare #EASYRepair #EASYScapeBen Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-56183372924223627392017-05-25T07:46:00.000-07:002017-05-25T07:46:33.871-07:00Have you seen our news page yet?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-31869128714696024832017-05-03T03:25:00.000-07:002017-05-03T03:25:24.296-07:00Be sure to checkout the Azpects News Page for our latest landscaping news and tips<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-74834749865999726322017-02-08T01:43:00.000-08:002017-02-08T01:43:09.963-08:00Still using Azpects Blogger Blog? Checkout our New Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Azpects have been making improvements to our website and as part of that, we now have a a blog on our website for news, advice, information & more: <a href="http://www.azpects.co.uk/azpects-news.aspx">http://www.azpects.co.uk/azpects-news.aspx</a></b><br />
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The blog features articles and news on all our product ranges #EASYJoint #EASYSeal #EASYCare #EASYRepair #EASYScape<br />
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<br />Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-74845007701128865062016-09-19T08:31:00.001-07:002016-09-19T08:31:52.282-07:00The Azpects News Blog has moved!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-62456841220440518852016-01-06T04:51:00.003-08:002016-02-01T01:12:25.572-08:00Visit the Azpects Blog now on our Website<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We now have an integrated, News, Blog and Information page as part of our ever growing Azpects Website - Follow the <a href="http://www.azpects.co.uk/azpects-news.aspx" target="_blank">link</a> and check it out today!</h3>
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Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-58483800798827571622015-10-16T08:34:00.000-07:002015-10-16T08:34:15.696-07:00Dealing with excess Sealer - Always read the instructions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fortunately, Azpects Ltd are not happy if their customers experience problems and see it as their moral duty to help find solutions to problems. Two recent applications of <a href="http://www.azpects.co.uk/products/easyseal-ssp.aspx" target="_blank"><i>EASY</i>Seal SSP</a> and <a href="http://www.azpects.co.uk/products/easyseal-ultimate-sealant.aspx" target="_blank"><i>EASY</i>Seal Ultimate</a> ended in near disaster for the contractors for the simple fact that they didn't understand how to apply them and what the consequences would be for getting it wrong.<br />
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Both paved areas were laid with six side sawn Indian Sandstone, calibrated to 22mm. Both areas formed parts of very high calibre designed gardens which had both had extensive landscaping to very high standards. The final job on both was to seal the paving to protect its appearance and make it easier to maintain in the future. Unfortunately, on both occasions the contractors left excess sealer on the surface which dried to leave ‘tide marks’ which showed up terribly and spoilt the whole look of the garden.<br />
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As you can imagine, both contractor and client weren't happy bunnies and the finger of blame swung round to the sealer supplier…Us! As previously mentioned we at Azpects don’t like fingers being pointed so we jumped straight on the phone and started to sort it out. Firstly we showed our Wizard the photos and the Wizard confirmed what we thought to be the problem. They then proceeded to mix up a magic potion for us and we trotted off to see the unhappy people. The first patio looked very sad but with a splash of the potion we soon saw that all was not lost and the excess sealer could be removed. We left the remaining potion and trotted away to have a cup of coffee-feeling very pleased with ourselves.<br />
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I visited the second site on my own, armed with more magic potion but upon arrival I found there were more than excess sealer problems. The reported ‘tide marks’ had virtually faded away and were difficult to see due to the very light sandstone sucking up dust and dirt and leaving what I call ‘shadow marks’ over some of the slabs. The big downfall with thin paving is that you can almost see through it and any voids under the paving will be very noticeable after a few weeks. (Especially if it’s kept wet due to rain or general watering) With this job I opted to leave the contractor with a bottle of <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easy-patio-and-deck-cleaner.aspx" target="_blank"><i>EASY</i> Patio & Deck cleaner</a>. The concentrated formula will help remove any surplus sealer residue (as it’s only lightly built up) and the diluted product will help to clean the shadow marks and go on to help keep things cleaner for months to come.<br />
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What’s interesting is that out of these mishaps we get to learn new methods and the quality of the workmanship improves as you can’t get away with cutting corners without being caught out. That’s great news for consumers who pay a lot of hard earned money to get their dream gardens.<br />
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Personally I really enjoy the detective work involved in finding the causes of problems and I am in the fortunate position to be working for a great company who’s ethics are the same as mine. We don’t turn our backs on people and we endeavour to help to find solutions when things go wrong. It’s not a case of playing the blame game; it’s about being professional and sorting things out.<br />
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One of the most common requests we get via email and the phones is how many tubs will be needed for a job or simply the coverage with <b><i>EASY</i>Joint</b>, we've therefore developed a system which estimates* this very thing.</div>
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SINGLE: <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/easy-joint-calculator-single.aspx" target="_blank">http://azpects.co.uk/easy-joint-calculator-single.aspx</a></div>
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MULTIPLE: <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/easy-joint-calculator-multiple.aspx" target="_blank">http://azpects.co.uk/easy-joint-calculator-multiple.aspx</a></div>
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*These calculators only estimate the number of tubs of <b><i>EASY</i>Joint</b> required to complete a job and therefore no responsibility can be taken by Azpects Ltd to the accuracy of the figure given. </div>
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There are several factors that can effect coverage and you should consider these before limiting the number of tubs to purchase. For further assistance feel free to call the Azpects helpline on 01473 760777. </div>
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Azpects are proud to launch our new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/AzpectsUk" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> with three brand new <i>EASY</i>Joint videos, we hope you like them!</h3>
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I'm sure you've seen the old <i>EASY</i>Joint <a href="https://youtu.be/lWD42A_994I" target="_blank">video</a> which whilst informative is starting to show it's age.<br />
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Whether it's fresh new graphics, better wording, modern filming techniques or new fangled technology like 'HD'; we have been working hard to refresh our video content and we hope you appreciate the results! </div>
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<a href="https://youtu.be/DANm201FR0Q" target="_blank">Azpects EASYJoint Demonstration Video 2015 (How to use <i>EASY</i>Joint)</a><br />
<a href="https://youtu.be/iSVqkK_Tlis" target="_blank">Azpects EASYJoint Testimonials 2015 (What our customers think)</a><br />
<a href="https://youtu.be/letJUpxlXVg" target="_blank">Azpects EASYJoint Sales Video 2015</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.azpects.co.uk/products/easy-drivefix.aspx" target="_blank"><i>EASY</i> DriveFix+</a><br />
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Ideal for potholes and utility reinstatements, <i>EASY</i> DriveFix+ is a truly "all weather" repair system.<br />
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A Sealer & Colour Enhancer formulated especially for denser stone, such as slate and limestone.<br />
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Enriches and stabilises colour especially black, does not form a 'skin' on the surface, delivers good levels of protection from oil and stain substances, allows the stone to breathe, improves slip resistance and helps to keep algae away.<br />
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A high performance water repellent for all porous building materials. The product can be applied to already damp surfaces which will then, over time dry out, as the coating allows water to escape out and not penetrate in. <i>EASY</i>Seal Water Defence uses technology which is proven to increase Thermal Efficiency, so reducing heating bills.<br />
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Cleans all Porous Stone & Concrete<br />
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An Excellent rejuvenator for heavily soiled paving, brickwork and masonry.<br />
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Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-42243857551277776772015-09-11T03:26:00.000-07:002015-09-11T07:10:41.675-07:00The EASYCare range is a year old!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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here is a reminder of the products in the range and what they do</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <i>EASY</i>Care range launch at Glee 2014 (September)</td></tr>
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<a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easy-algae-remover.aspx" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0022; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Algae Remover</a><span style="background-color: white;"> - The </span><i>EASY</i><span style="background-color: white;"> solution to remove Algae, Mould and light infestations of Lichen.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easy-black-spot-remover.aspx" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0022; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Black Spot Remover</a> - Designed to remove stubborn areas of Lichen and Algae from paving & driveways.<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easy-efflorescence-destroyer.aspx" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0022; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Efflorescence Destroyer</a> - Removes and neutralises white salt stains (efflorescence).<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easy-grease-and-oil-away.aspx" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0022; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Grease & Oil Away</a> - Solution to remove unsightly oil and grease stains from drives, patios and decking.<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easy-grime-buster.aspx" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0022; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Grime Buster</a> - A versatile general purpose cleaner ideal for cleaning smooth surfaces.<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easy-mortar-stain-remover.aspx" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0022; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mortar Stain Remover</a> - A fast acting powerful ECOLOGICAL cleaner to remove mortar stains<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easy-patio-and-deck-cleaner.aspx" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0022; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Patio & Deck Cleaner</a> - Removes heavy build-up of the most stubborn dirt and grime from paving<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easy-masonry-revive.aspx" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0022; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Masonry Revive</a> - </span>Cleans all Porous Stone & Concrete<br />
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<a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easy-sealer-remover.aspx" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0022; font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sealer Remover</a><span style="background-color: white;"> - </span>The <i>EASY</i> way to remove old sealers and protectors from paving and driveways.<br />
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<b>For more information on all our products visit: <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/" target="_blank">azpects.co.uk/</a></b>Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-21764875747034450582015-08-26T09:00:00.001-07:002015-08-26T09:00:47.099-07:00EASYSeal Ultimate Staining Performance Test<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>EASY</i>Seal Ultimate, the clue is in the name. This is our best water based sealer for natural stone and concrete paving, see it in action now!</h3>
Here are the results from recent stain tests.<br />
Tests carried out on Sandstone (section of the paving shown below)<br />
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<b>Stage 1:</b> The right hand side of the stone was treated with two coats of <i>EASY</i>Seal Ultimate and left to dry.<br />
<b>Stage 2:</b> After a couple of weeks a variety of food solids and liquids were added and a photo taken minutes after they were applied.<br />
<b>Stage 3:</b> About an hour later the food solids and liquids were mopped up with absorbent kitchen roll paper. You will notice that many of the substances have been absorbed into the stone on the untreated side.<br />
<b>Stage 4:</b> The stone was then washed with ordinary washing up detergent and warm water. Both sides were<br />
gently agitated with a nail brush and rinsed. The photo shows the stone dry. The treated surface is almost<br />
completely clean whilst the untreated surface has been noticeably stained.<br />
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<i>EASY</i>Seal Ultimate currently comes in a 1 litre bottle of concentrate which can make up to 8 litres covering upto 48 metres squared of paving.<br />
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<b>For more information on EASYSeal Ultimate </b><br />
<b>visit: <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easyseal-ultimate-sealant.aspx">http://azpects.co.uk/products/easyseal-ultimate-sealant.aspx</a> </b><br />
<b>and for our full list of products visit: <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/" target="_blank">http://azpects.co.uk/products/</a></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If it's a sensitive stone then sealing is a must but that's not the only reason to do it</span></h3>
If you've just spent a lot of money on a new patio you'll want it to keep looking it's best for years.<br />
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Our range of <i>EASY</i>Seal protectors are specially designed to keep your patio doing exactly that, helping to protect your paving investment.<br />
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If you look below I think you'll agree, the results speak for themselves!<br />
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To find out more about our <i>EASY</i>Seal range visit:<br />
<a href="http://www.azpects.co.uk/sealers-and-protectors.aspx">http://www.azpects.co.uk/sealers-and-protectors.aspx</a><br />
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<b><i>EASY</i>Seal Colour Enhancer results on Sandstone</b></h4>
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<b><i>EASY</i>Seal Slate & Limestone results on Slate</b></h4>
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<b><i>EASY</i>Seal BCS results on a block</b></h4>
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Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-75558485620866874942015-07-01T17:30:00.000-07:002015-09-14T06:53:24.605-07:00Applying EASYSeal in hot conditions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So our summer and the current heatwave are in full swing but you want to seal your paving? Here are our top tips for using <i>EASY</i>Seal in hot weather:</h3>
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In hot conditions sealers can, if you’re not careful, dry out on your paving very quickly and not get <span style="text-align: center;">the chance to seal your paving properly. You will need to be cautious in the type of heat we are currently experiencing.</span><br />
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At this time of year we would always recommend using our sealers in cooler conditions at the start or end of the day, to avoid a situation where the paving dries out too quickly. To help to mitigate this situation we would recommend having two people working at a time for speed of application and to ensure that the first coat doesn’t dry out before the second one is applied. <br />
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Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-2034299344750683702015-06-30T09:30:00.000-07:002015-09-14T06:53:45.381-07:00Applying EASYJoint in hot conditions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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with a heatwave in full swing, here are some helpful tips for using <i>EASY</i>Joint in hot weather</h3>
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Paving, especially sandstone will dry quickly in hot weather so it's important to keep your working area wet, very wet!</div>
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A top tip is to empty the contents of the bag into the tub and then add water. This 'slurry' will flow and fall much easier, keeping the paving area wetter.</div>
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Quite simply, the wetter the better!</div>
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Did you know there has been double the average rainfall for May in 2015? </h3>
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Of course that's no problem for <b><i>EASY</i>Joint</b>, in fact the wetter the better. We positively encourage our wet application method; in our new videos coming soon! Our new videos will show how much we recommend saturate the paving.<br />
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• The water aids the flow of the compound into the joints, making it more workable, speeding up the process and aiding the self compaction by flushing the compound right to the bottom.</div>
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• The water acts as a barrier from the natural oils and hardeners within the <b><i>EASY</i>Joint, </b>minimising oil residue on the paving surface.</div>
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<i>Did you know, if you have left over compound, you can place it back into the tub, cover it with water, reseal the tub and use it for a later job?</i><br />
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<b>For more information on <i>EASY</i>Joint visit our comprehensive instructional website: <a href="http://easyjoint.eu/" target="_blank">http://easyjoint.eu/</a></b><br />
<b>For all our products including EASYJoint, visit: <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://azpects.co.uk/</a></b>Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-81666759705563615072015-03-30T03:56:00.003-07:002015-03-30T07:43:19.362-07:00EASYJoint, Block Paving & Water<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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On a recent visit to one of my customers, I was asked if <i>EASY</i>Joint could be used in block paving with quite large gaps due to the blocks having ‘cropped edges’. The short answer is yes & no. </h3>
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<b>With traditional block paving, the blocks are laid on a bed of sharp sand and compacted and then the joints are filled with kiln dried sand before a final pass with the whacker plate. </b><br />
<b>Kiln dried sand is used because it is very fine and funnels in to virtually any gap. Now <i>EASY</i>Joint can fill joints of 3mm and above and once cured it is hard and very permeable. The downsides to using <i>EASY</i>Joint for block paving are twofold.</b><br />
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<b>1. The compound MUST be removed completely from the surface of the blocks or it will harden and be very difficult to clean up.</b><br />
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<b>2. Because block paving is not bedded in concrete there is a chance that the blocks may move about a bit and this movement could cause the hardened slither of <i>EASY</i>Joint to rise up out of the joint. </b><br />
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<b>If you have laid blocks in concrete and have large gaps then it is ok to use <i>EASY</i>Joint just as long as you clean the finished area of any leftover compound.</b><br />
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<b>The permeability of <i>EASY</i>Joint means that it is very efficient at displacing water from the surface and providing your sub-base is free draining you will not get any problems.</b><br />
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<b>A top tip if you are a DIYer is to go to your local building material supplier and ask them for a couple of contacts of local tradesmen. These people usually know who to avoid!</b><br />
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Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-15742768215089290952015-01-20T08:00:00.000-08:002015-05-27T01:11:46.749-07:00Applying EASYJoint in Cold Weather<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>EASY</i>Joint can be used in virtually all conditions including rain and light snow. </h3>
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<b>If torrential rain is forecast it would be beneficial to cover the area to prevent any possibility of the compound being washed out by the force of the rain.</b><br />
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Once <i>EASY</i>Joint has been applied it will not be compromised by cold and freezing conditions. Cold & wet conditions will increase the setting time considerably - freezing weather will cause the process to virtually cease & it can take many days for the joints to set hard. However, it will eventually set & the weather will not have impaired its qualities in any way. <i>EASY</i>Joint can take up to 3 weeks to gain maximum hardness & strength.<br />
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In freezing conditions, <i>EASY</i>Joint can be applied using the Dry Application method. There is a greater risk of staining or ‘picture framing’ with this method but the effects can be lessened by sealing the paving first. Our experience has been that if any marking occurs it will weather over time & eventually fade away. Azpects have a range of easy to use sealers to meet your needs - visit our website to find out more: <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/sealers-and-protectors.aspx">http://azpects.co.uk/sealers-and-protectors.aspx</a><br />
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As water can turn to ice in freezing conditions, we strongly recommend you avoid the wet application process. If ice has formed in the joint prior to installation avoid using <i>EASY</i>Joint until the ice has melted.<br />
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<b>To access our instructional guides for our <a href="http://www.easyjoint.eu/using-easyjoint-dry-application.aspx" target="_blank">dry application</a> and <a href="http://www.easyjoint.eu/using-easyjoint-application-method.aspx" target="_blank">wet application</a> methods, please visit our instructional website: <a href="http://easyjoint.eu/">easyjoint.eu/</a></b><br />
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<b>For information on all our products including <i>EASY</i>Joint visit: <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products.aspx">azpects.co.uk/products.aspx</a></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">Written by Jeff Carter; employee Of Azpects Ltd (plus ex Landscape Gardener and Paving Centre Manager) </span>Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-31481829986170879322015-01-19T06:25:00.001-08:002015-05-27T01:13:40.392-07:00To seal... or not to seal?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>Now as many of you are aware, there are many paving sealers on the market and they all do the same basic function- Seal and protect. </b></h3>
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Go into any Builders Merchants or DIY store and you will be offered a selection of different brands so choosing the right one for you can be a bit hit & miss. It’s unlikely that you will know how good your choice is for months as any sealer is good when first applied.<br />
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One thing you can usually rely on is the old saying- “You get what you pay for” If you buy a cheap sealer its unlikely to have the same degree of protection as the higher priced brands.<br />
I have to admit that once upon a time I wasn’t a fan of sealers as the information I had at the time didn’t give me much confidence. I was selling plenty of Natural Stone paving and I would never recommend sealing as I didn’t want any comebacks later in life. People saying that it’s all gone wrong and it’s my fault!<br />
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What can go wrong? Well try applying a solvent based sealer when the paving is not totally dry or trying to brush or roll on a hot, summer’s day and you will get it ‘wrong’.<br />
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I recently had a play with some samples of our new <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easyseal-ultimate-sealant.aspx" target="_blank"><i>EASY</i>Seal ULTIMATE</a> and <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products/easyseal-colour-enhancer.aspx" target="_blank"><i>EASY</i>Seal COLOUR ENHANCER</a> and I learnt a few things. Good sealers work! Take <i>EASY</i>Seal ULTIMATE for example. I applied one coat and as directed, I then applied the second coat but alas I had not expected that the first coat would dry so fast and as a result the second coat just ‘sat’ on the top of the stone; after some time the liquid disappeared leaving a horrible Leopard skin effect. The solution to that problem was to apply only one coat system and make it a good one. The next piece of stone I treated had very impressive repelling results, the water just beaded and wobbled about on the surface.<br />
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Do I need to seal? The answer is yes and no (a popular phrase used a lot by our IT guys). It’s purely a matter of choice and if you feel better for doing it then great. I would use an invisible sealer if I thought it might help reduce the number of times I needed to clean my patio and I would use an enhancer sealer if the paving looks better when wet/damp.<br />
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As mentioned in an earlier <a href="http://azpects.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/sealers-and-protectors.html" target="_blank">blog</a>, sealers will not protect against all things. Animal waste will eat through most coatings and cleaners and bleaches usually have a good go to.<br />
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<b>Ask yourself why you want to seal. Do you need to? Will it help? Will it matter if I only do it once?</b><br />
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If it makes you feel better, then do it- but do your homework before you do. I would always suggest leaving new paving for one season before thinking about sealing as this gives time for efflorescence etc. to calm down. It will also give you a better idea as to what sort of things you may have to seal against.<br />
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<b>For more information on our sealers & protectors, visit: <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/products.aspx">http://azpects.co.uk/products.aspx</a></b><br />
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Ben Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16767874369097986274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496403124494380872.post-77592031902609165482014-12-22T03:59:00.000-08:002015-05-27T01:15:17.180-07:00Protecting your paving investment: Sealers and Protectors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Now that you have successfully laid your patio you may want to think about protecting it from every day wear and tear.</b></h3>
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Azpects have a range of excellent sealers called <a href="http://www.azpects.co.uk/sealers-and-protectors.aspx" target="_blank"><i>EASY</i>Seal</a>. These water based sealers will protect against BBQ spills, wine, oil and dirt. They will not make the surface impregnable but they do offer a bit of time to enable a more efficient clean up. Sealers also offer some protection from environmental soiling such as algae and moss. Most sealers will not protect against Bird dropping stains as the acid present in the droppings can penetrate the sealed surface.<br />
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If you need to clean your patio at a later date I can suggest <a href="http://www.azpects.co.uk/products/easy-patio-and-deck-cleaner.aspx" target="_blank"><i>EASY</i>Care Patio & Deck cleaner</a>. It cleans away dirt and algae without the need to pressure wash.<br />
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Depending on your laying pattern you may have to cut some slabs. You may have a drain to sort out. You may come up against hidden problems which will need dealing with so unless you are 100% confident that you can handle the job I would suggest that you get a professional in.<br />
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All the information written here is purely my opinion and professional advice should be sought if you are in any doubt of what you are doing. You are fully responsible for your own actions and I accept no responsibility due to accident or damage caused.<br />
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Visit our website: <a href="http://azpects.co.uk/" target="_blank">azpects.co.uk</a><br />
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Standing there, looking at your new hole in the garden with a fresh cup of tea and feeling proud of your achievement so far-what’s next?</h3>
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Get yourself some wooden pegs. You can use any bit of stick but I prefer to use ground pegs from my local builder’s merchant as they do a better job in my opinion. You need to knock the pegs in so that the tops are at the finished height of the patio and using the long level adjust the heights to give you a sufficient fall (slope) away from the house or other building. Ideally the fall will be onto a lawn or border or into a gulley if needed.<br />
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Add sufficient sub-base material and ideally use a whacker plate (Hire one) and compact the aggregate to about 100mm finish. You will probably start with 5 or 6 inches to end up with 4 at the finish. Don’t skimp on this bit as a patio is only as good as the base it’s laid on. Some contractors prefer a sub-base of 150mm (6”) and as I say, more is better.<br />
Next is the fun bit, the topping can go on! <br />
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Making some assumptions you will have already taken delivery of your slabs. You should also have sufficient sharp sand and cement to meet your needs. Your slab supplier should be able to advise on quantities or use an online calculator to get an idea.<br />
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Use any supplied laying pattern or one from a paving brochure if you have chosen different sizes of slabs. Set up a string-line down to the required height from the house as you will find getting your levels much harder without. (The wooden pegs can be removed as you come to them).<br />
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Mix your sand and cement using 7 parts sand to 1 part cement and make the mix more wet than dry. This will be a bit trial and error and all will make sense when laying the slabs. Start at the house and lay away back towards the garden following your string-line. Use your two levels to get accuracy across the slabs. A long level will show up any dips or highs better than a short one.<br />
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Let’s say all has gone to plan, your slabs are laid and it’s looking good. The finishing touch is the pointing. Many professionals are using ‘sweep-in’ compounds these days as not only are they faster to use but many can be laid in any weather conditions. <i>EASY</i>Joint is one of the market leaders and offers many benefits over traditional pointing methods.<br />
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Look at the <i>EASY</i>Joint website for an excellent <a href="http://easyjoint.eu/" target="_blank">demonstration video</a> on how to apply.<br />
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Work has begun on a new video as we speak so watch this space, we hope you will like it!<br />
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<a href="http://azpects.blogspot.in/2014/12/sealers-and-protectors.html" target="_blank">See Part 4</a><br />
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So now you have chosen what paving is to be laid you can get to work on the tools.</h3>
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A really important first job is to survey the site to check for possible problems like drains and cables.<br />
Look at the ground for manhole covers and also check the house and any close out-buildings for drainpipes and cables as there is a good chance some pipes or cables may run under the ground you will be digging out. It may sound like trying to teach your Granny how to suck eggs but it is easy to charge in with spade or mini digger and before you know it you have more expense.<br />
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Once you are happy that the area is workable you need to mark out where you need to dig. Clear the existing surface to a depth of about 200mm or 8 inches in old money. You will probably need a skip at this point if you haven’t already got one as the amount of dirt removed can add up to a big heap. EG: an area of 6m wide by 4m deep dug out to 200mm will produce a bit more than will fit level in a six yard skip!<br />
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Now whilst digging out to 200mm may sound extreme, let’s look at how that’s going to be filled.<br />
For a domestic patio you really need a sub-base of compacted material such as crushed concrete or MOT Type1 to a finished depth of 100mm. You will be laying a slab between 20mm-35mm depending on what you choose (some natural stone can be thicker, thinner or a combination of both so keep this in mind).<br />
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The bedding mortar should be about 50mm to allow for adjustment in levels and to provide a decent base for the slabs.<br />
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So, what have we reached in height with all these measurements? 100+50+25=175mm which leaves about an inch for any variances in the paving. Obviously if you are using regulated paving with uniform dimensions you can fine tune the digging out to suit.<br />
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Treat yourself to a couple of decent spirit levels. A long one (6’) and a short one (3’) as these are invaluable for decent slab laying.<br />
Have a cup of tea.<br />
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The first visit is just mind boggling, the second visit is one of definite
separation of likes and dislikes and the third visit is the day you choose and order.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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paving certainly has its benefits long term and choosing the right
pointing product is the next decision to make. <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>If you are laying the patio
yourself the last thing you want is to spoil the whole look by getting cement
stains on the paving by using traditional mortar joints badly.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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by professional Landscapers to apply traditional mortar joints and as they are
professionals with years of experience they make it look easy.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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professional you could do a lot worse than using the new types of compounds
that are widely available such as <a href="http://www.easyjoint.eu/" target="_blank">Azpects <i>EASY</i>Joint</a>.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The benefits of using <i>EASY</i>Joint
over traditional methods of using mortar are loosely speed and durability. Using <i>EASY</i>Joint is
at least 10 times faster than using traditional mortar.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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time and allow weed growth and frost damage to occur whereas <i>EASY</i>Joint is a flexible compound
which can resist freezing conditions and so far tests show that joints pointed
with compounds such as <i>EASY</i>Joint can last more than 15 years.</b></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did you know that using a sweep
in compound is virtually fool proof? <o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- In fact, if all the preparations are correct and specifications met you will end up with a lovely job, with just the possibility of a slight sheen left on the surface, which should weather off over time.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>We now offer a range of products to make your life that little easier! </b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://azpects.co.uk/our-products.aspx" target="_blank"><i>EASY</i>Care</a> is a range of high grade cleaners and treatments that pack a powerful punch to treat common yet difficult problems; Algae Remover, Efflorescence Destroyer, Grime Buster, Mortar Stain Remover and Patio & Deck Cleaner all come in 1 litre concentrate bottles, Grease & Oil Away comes in a 1 litre non-concentrate bottle and Lacquer Remover and Black Spot Remover in 5 litre bottles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can also follow EASYCare's very own blog here: <a href="http://azpectsltd.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://azpectsltd.blogspot.co.uk/</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://azpects.co.uk/our-products.aspx"><i>EASY</i>Seal</a> is a technically advanced range of Eco friendly sealants and protectors.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SSP, BCS, Contract, Ultimate and Colour Enhancer. These are 100% water based and containing no toxic substances.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plus don’t forget the ORIGINAL All Weather Paving Joint Compound <i>EASY</i>Joint; continuous developments and improvements still make it the best all year round jointing solution for natural stone & concrete paving.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://azpects.co.uk/our-products.aspx"><i>EASY</i>Joint</a> is available in 12kg tubs - 5 great colours Mushroom, Buff Sand, Stone Grey, Basalt and Black.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All products are manufactured to a professional grade to do the job with the least effort but with an emphasis on being user friendly and safe to use by professional and DIY users alike.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information go to <a href="http://www.azpects.co.uk/">www.azpects.co.uk</a> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Azpects EASYJoint</b> </span></span></h2>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">EASYJoint is a well-proven premium product that’s been refined over many years to make it the brilliant ‘all weather paving jointing compound’ that it is today. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">So what are the benefits of EASYJoint:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">• Available in a great colour range:</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> Mushroom, Buff, Stone Grey, Basalt and Jet Black<br />• Aesthetically pleasing finish<br />• Available to buy in either 12.5kg tubs or a NEW 7kg ‘grab and go’ handy pack<br />• Easy and fast to use for both DIY and Professional use<br />• Uses a brush & wash-in system<br />• No kneeling required to apply – so kinder to your back and knees<br />• Can be used in gaps from 3mm wide and 25mm deep<br />• Can be used in all weathers and cures to create a very strong joint<br />• Good adhesion to all surfaces<br />• Water permeable for good drainage<br />• Good compressive and flexural properties<br />• Can take vehicle loads of up to 3 tonnes so is great for Driveways as well as Patio and Paving areas<br />• No waste as any unused product can be saved for future use<br />• An environmentally friendly product; cement and resin-free<br />• Made in the UK<br /><br />For more information on EJ and our full range of easy-to-use products including paving sealants go to our main website: <a href="http://www.azpects.co.uk/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.azpects.co.uk</a></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Ipswich, Suffolk, UK52.056736 1.148220000000037551.978629 0.98685850000003761 52.134843000000004 1.3095815000000375