Natural Stone Collection WELCOME Welcome to the new 2015 Digby Stone brochure. Our aim is to inspire you in finding your perfect natural stone product and guide you in creating the outdoor space you have always dreamed of. With years of specialist selection and development behind us, we pride ourselves in our quality ranges. We ensure that the quality of our stone always meets exceptionally high standards. To achieve this we spend a lot of time searching for the right material and hand selecting the perfect sizing and finishes, making us confident we have the right products to suit your needs. So if it is a contemporary city dwelling, your own beautiful piece of suburbia or a country manor boasting tradition, we aim to have the product for you. We understand how important a decision it is, as a garden is an extension of your home, and after all, fine quality natural stone can last a lifetime. Now sit back, get inspired and dare to be different. Darren Digby Director “With natural stone no two pieces are exactly alike and there will be slight variations in colour and size from piece to piece. This should be considered part of the beauty that make each piece unique.” Front cover picture: Grande Sunrise RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014, with Scotts of Thrapston summer house. Why choose natural stone? Before you make your choice... Regardless of the natural stone you choose, the labour and raw material* costs involved in laying the product will normally stay the same. So, why not choose your favourite? e Opulenc £ Cost of labour & other materials Granite Cost of labour & other materials e Sandston Cost of labour & other materials Value Stone Paving cost Cost of labour & other Installation cost materials *Any material excluding patio flag costs. Labour, raw material and installation costs account for approximately 80% of a projects final cost, the paving accounts for approximately 20% of the price of the patio paving. 1 n e d r a G m a e r D r u o Y g in n n a l P Start ired? Create a mood board and design your own perfect garden. Why not get insp Cobbles, the ideal eedCogibblnesg!(page 51) ? s g n i t t e s l a n o i t i d a Tr û Olde M arseill Grande Big & Bold Grande Flame (page 11) Worn Vintage Chic} Ga At rm fo t la p g in d an st ct fe er p A ined Silve r RH S ea Chels ) rise (page 29 n u S d ge A e Sandston page 38) Circle Sunrise ( 2 Undecided on choosing the right natural stone for your project? Why not try using the Digby Stone online colour chart to help select the perfect paving and accessories by colour? www.digbystone.com/products/colours.html y s ett i n g s ? ü ü Smooth & sleek, ultra modern Silver ned G ai ilt G Stylis Sunrise (page 25) A tR Steps are a great finishing touc h rk C o n t e mp o r a r HS T on Pa att Steps Mountain Mist (page 41) 3 CONTENTS OPULENCE STRIPS Colonial & Dune Dusk, Ember & Ice PAGE PAGE 18 - 19 GRANDE SQUARES Woodland, Flame Sunrise & Colonial Frost & Charcoal PAGE 10 - 13 PAGE 20 - 21 GRANITE SLATE Impala Black, Dusk, Ice & Ember Oyster Shell & Olive Black PAGE 4 6-9 14 - 17 PAGE 22 - 23 SANDSTONE LIMESTONE STYLIS: Sunrise, Woodland & Flame AGED: Forest Glen, Twilight & Sunrise PREMIUM: Sunset, Sunrise, Forest Glen, Fossil Mint, Mountain Mist, Barley Fields, Multi-Blend & Twilight AGED: Harvest CLASSIC: Steel new, Mystic Sky & Harvest PAGE 42 - 45 SETTS & COBBLES SAWN & TUMBLED AGE-OLD TUMBLED HAND CUT SLATE SETTS new NUTMEG OLDE MARSEILLE COBBLES PAGE 24 - 37 CIRCLES 46 - 51 THE IMPORTANT STUFF SANDSTONE: Forest Glen, Sunrise, Sunset & Fossil Mint SLATE: Olive Black & Oyster Shell PAGE PAGE 38 - 40 PRODUCT OVERVIEWS LAYING PATTERNS LAYING GUIDE MAINTENANCE GUIDE STEPS STANDARDS OF TRADING Colonial, Forest Glen, Fossil Mint, Mountain Mist & Sunrise PAGE 41 HELPFUL INFORMATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PAGE 52 - 77 5 OPULENCE Opulence is one of our most prestigious collections comprising of two handselected sandstone colours. These contemporary stones are crafted with straight crisp linear edges and a textured surface, making it ideal for modern design projects. Banding and veining may also appear, adding to the stones natural beauty. ‘Opulence by name, Opulence by nature’ both products in this range have been featured in RHS show gardens that won silver gilt awards. These products are designed to be laid textured side up. Colonial 6 Silve RH S r Gilt Malver n Colonial (wet) Opulence is available in the following: ü 3 Sized project pack ü Steps (refer to pg 41) available in 15.28m² packs See page 53 for more info Dune (wet) 8 Please see page 24 for information on Colonial’s finish. Your stockists may stock different pack sizes. Silve Dune RH S r Gilt rk Tatton Pa GRANDE Using our most popular sandstone Stylis colours the Grande range was born delivering extra-large sized slabs with a striking contemporary look. We craft our Grande slabs with sawn straight edges and apply a lightly textured surface, which adds a slip resistant quality to the stone. If you’re looking to make a sophisticated statement with your garden design, Grande with its dominant size, is the ideal product to use. “Larger slabs for a bigger impact” These products are designed to be laid textured side up. Woodland 10 HEAVY PRODUCT! Care should be taken when handling to prevent injury and/or damage. Please see page 24 for information on Grande’s finish. Extra assistance may be required. Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Grande is available in the following: ü Single sized pack ü Steps (refer to pg 41) available in 14.40m² packs See page 54 for more info Flame (with Dusk Setts pg 47) Sunrise 12 HEAVY PRODUCT! Care should be taken when handling to prevent injury and/or damage. Please see page 24 for information on Grande’s finish. Extra assistance may be required. Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Grande is available in the following: ü Single sized pack ü Steps (refer to pg 41) available in 14.40m² packs See page 54 for more info Colonial GRANITE ” e c n a t is s e r p li s r “Textured fo Our Premium Granite has long been one of our most popular products. Straight edging, combined with a texturized surface offers great looks. It has been a popular choice for family orientated gardens due to the finish having greater slip resistant qualities. Our granite is offered in a dynamic range of colours and lends itself to a variety of designs whether used on its own, or combined with other products. Please see special notes about laying Granite on pg 70. These products are designed to be laid textured side up. Granite is available in the following: ü ü ü ü 4 Sized project pack Single sizes (see SS marked) Strips (refer to pg’s 18-19) Setts (refer to pg’s 46-51) available in 15.28m² packs SS SS See page 55 for more info 14 Dusk may contain natural veins on some of the flags. This is a normal characteristic of the stone. Some small brown marks may appear in the flags - this is a natural characteristic for granite and should weather off with time. Impala Black Dusk Ice 16 Moisture transparency may be visible after laying on some projects - this is a natural characteristic for Granite and should dry out. Some small brown marks may appear in the flags - this is a natural characteristic for granite and should weather off with time. Granite is available in the following: ü ü ü ü 4 Sized project pack Single sizes (see SS marked) Strips (refer to pg’s 18-19) Setts (refer to pg’s 46-51) available in 15.28m² packs SS SS See page 55 for more info Ember Please lay with textured side up. These products are designed to be laid with 10-15mm nominal joints. Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. 17 STRIPS Offering the same desirable qualities as the granite range, Strips come with straight edges and have the versatility to be used in smaller scale gardens (due to their size). Our natural stone Strips can be used alongside other granite products as a perfect accompaniment or alone as a main feature. The texturized surface increases the stones slip resistance. The only limit of their use is your own creativity. Please see special notes about laying Granite on pg 70. For further Granite related characteristics please see pg’s 14-17. These products are designed to be laid textured side up. Dusk (with Dusk Setts pg 47) Strips are available in the following: ü Single sized pack ü Setts(please refer to pg’s 46-51) available in 6.75m² packs See page 56 for more info 18 Dusk may contain natural veins on some of the flags. This is a normal characteristic of the stone. Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Some small brown marks may appear in the flags - this is a natural characteristic for granite and should weather off with time. Ember (wet) (with Granite Ember pg 17) Ice SQUARES Produced from granite, our Squares are finished with straight crisp edges and have a practical slip resistant texturized finish. Available in two colours they work well on their own, or for more impact... Why not try combining the ‘Frost’ and ‘Charcoal’ colours together? The contemporary sizing of these slabs makes them an excellent choice for smaller garden projects or compact areas. Please see special notes about laying Granite on pg 70. For further Granite related characteristics please see pg’s 14-17. These products are designed to be laid textured side up. Frost Squares are available in the following: ü Single sized pack ü Setts(please refer to pg’s 46-51) available in 20.25m² packs See page 57 for more info 20 Charcoal may contain natural veins on some of the flags. This is a normal characteristic of the stone. Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Some small brown marks may appear in the flags - this is a natural characteristic for granite and should weather off with time. Charcoal Charcoal & Frost S L AT E Slate continues to be a favoured natural stone, due to its adaptability to suit both a modern or classic garden setting. The face of the stone is hand split to create a lightly riven, fine granular finish, which exhibits a classic rustic quality. The modern characteristics of our Slate is given by the clean-cut linear edges that make for a sophisticated look. Our NEW Slate Setts are the perfect product to compliment and complete your garden design (refer to page 50). Oyster Shell Slate is available in the following: ü ü ü ü 4 Sized project pack Single sizes (see SS marked) Setts (refer to pg 50) Circle (refer to pg 40) available in 15.28m² packs SS SS See page 58 for more info Olive Black 22 Some white marks may appear - this is a natural characteristic for slate. Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Some minor delaminating may happen at the early stage of installation - this is normal particularly on Oyster Shell and the durability of the slabs will not be affected. Oyster Shell STYLIS Available in three warming tones, our Stylis range is a beautiful way to add a sophisticated and elegant feel to your landscape. This sandstone range is produced with a smooth flat surface that is lightly textured, which adds a slip resistant quality to the stone. The sawn straight edges give a clean distinctive modern look. The ‘Woodland’ found in the Stylis range was featured in an RHS show garden, which was awarded a silver medal. These products are designed to be laid textured side up. Sandstone Stylis is available in the following: ü 4 Sized project pack ü Steps (refer to pg 41) available in 15.28m² packs See page 59 for more info e” c n a g le e d e t a ic t is h p o “S 24 Textured Finish All stone in the Stylis range is finished with a smooth flat surface and given a light textured finish. (Opulence - Colonial, all Grande range and all Stylis range share the same finish) It is advisable to seal the flags if laying indoors to avoid staining, however we would advise you seek specialist advice from an installer or your stockist with regards to your specific project. Silve Sunrise RH S r Gilt rk Tatton Pa Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. 25 Silver RHS WL G Woodland Sandstone Stylis is available in the following: ü 4 Sized project pack ü Steps (refer to pg 41) available in 15.28m² packs See page 59 for more info Flame (with Dusk Setts pg 47) Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Please see page 24 for information on Stylis’s finish. 27 SANDSTONE AGED Sandstone Aged suits any traditional garden setting by offering a authentic antique finish, with its worn edges and aged riven surface. This product is available in a choice of three colours, which includes our ‘Aged Sunrise’. This was featured at the RHS Chelsea flower show celebrating the Queen’s diamond jubilee, receiving a prestigious silver award. Twilight 28 Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Forest Glen Sandstone Aged is available in the following: ü 4 Sized project pack ü Setts (refer to pg 48) ü Steps (refer to pg 41) available in 15.22m² packs See page 60 for more info Sandstone Aged Sunrise was featured at a previous RHS Chelsea flower show on the ‘Generation Garden’ constructed by Pulham Garden Crafts. Silver RH S Chelsea Sunrise 29 SANDSTONE PREMIUM Sandstone Premium posses the characteristic looks of a timeless classic, making it a key part of our collection. Each premium slab is crafted by hand then split and dressed to have a riven surface and a natural edge. This range is offered in eight distinctive colours to ensure that you find the ideal product for your requirements. Sunset 30 Your stockists may stock different pack sizes. Sandstone Premium is available in the following: ü ü ü ü ü 4 Sized project pack Single sizes (see SS marked) Setts (refer to pg 48) Steps (refer to pg 41) Circles (refer to pg’s 38-39) available in 15.22m² packs SS SS SS SS See page 60 for more info Sunrise (with 3.46m circle pg 38) 31 Forest Glen 32 Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Forest Glen (wet) Sandstone Premium is available in the following: ü ü ü ü ü 4 Sized project pack Single sizes (see SS marked) Setts (refer to pg 48) Steps (refer to pg 41) Circles (refer to pg’s 38-39) available in 15.22m² packs SS SS SS SS See page 60 for more info Fossil Mint 33 Sandstone Premium is available in the following: ü ü ü ü 4 Sized project pack Setts (refer to pg 48) Steps (refer to pg 41) Circles (refer to pg’s 38-39) available in 15.22m² packs See page 60 for more info Mountain Mist 34 Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Barley Fields Multi-Blend Sandstone Premium is available in the following: ü ü ü ü 4 Sized project pack Setts (refer to pg 48) Steps (refer to pg 41) Circles (refer to pg’s 38-39) available in 15.22m² packs See page 60 for more info Twilight 36 Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. NUTMEG Nutmeg is a stand-alone addition to the Sandstone range, being a beautiful classic that will suit a variety of landscapes. Perfectly suited for anyone desiring slabs with natural riven surfaces and clean-cut straight edges. ‘Nutmeg’ boasts warming tones, with some flags containing naturally formed bands of colour, that really come ‘alive’ when the stone is wet. This outstanding product was featured in an RHS show garden that was awarded a gold medal. Sandstone Nutmeg is available in the following: ü 4 Sized project pack available in 15.28m² packs See page 59 for more info Gold Nutmeg RH S rk Tatton Pa CIRCLES Circles are a simplistic way for you to add a special touch to your landscape design. They can act as a bold dominant statement or a subtle stylized feature, ensuring to create a real impression. Available in either Sandstone or Slate, our Circles come in a variety of diameters, allowing you to select the perfect size to suit your project. Why not use Circles to create decorative, yet functional steps on a staggered or multi level garden design? Forest Glen Sandstone 1.8m 2.4m Sunrise Sandstone 38 Sandstone Circles are available in the following: ü 1.8m diameter ü 2.4m diameter ü 3.46m diameter Sandstone circles come without corner infill sets, they can be ordered as an optional extra. Contact your local stockist for further information. See page 61 for more info Fossil Mint Sandstone Sunset Sandstone 3.46m We suggest that you first dry lay the circle to ascertain the correct position before final fixing. When laying circles, it is recommended that you start laying from the inside to the outside. Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. 39 Olive Black Slate 2.4m Slate circles are available in the following: ü 2.4m diameter Slate circles come with corner infill sets included. See page 61 for more info Oyster Shell Slate suggest that you first dry lay the circle to ascertain the correct position before final fixing. 40 We When laying circles, it is recommended that you start laying from the inside to the outside. Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. STEPS Steps are available in the following: ü Single sized pack Our sandstone bull nosed-Steps are hand crafted and are made from some of our most popular sandstone colours. The Steps are finished with a textured surface to increase slip resistance. The sawn ends allow the Steps to slip seamlessly into place amongst contemporary settings. ü Full bull-nosed edge Please note due to the nature of natural stone, Steps may vary in colour from piece to piece. See page 67 for more info Steps are designed to be laid textured side up. Also available in: Colonial (wet) Forest Glen (wet) Fossil Mint (wet) Mountain Mist (wet) Sunrise (wet) Sunrise HEAVY PRODUCT! Care should be taken when handling to prevent injury and/or damage. Extra assistance may be required. 41 LIMESTONE If you’re looking for effortless style, limestone is the natural stone for you. The Aged option has been created to suit traditional or period styled properties, due to its weathered aesthetics and subdued pastel tones. Limestone Classic (pg’s 44-45) is suited to more modern settings as it posses bolder colour tones and clean sawn straight edging. Look out for our brand NEW product ‘Steel’, with it’s cool light grey tones. Harvest Aged 42 Due to the tumbling process products may appear lighter prior to weathering. Limestone Harvest Aged is available in the following: ü 3 Sized project pack available in 15.28m² packs See page 62 for more info LIMESTONE AGED Harvest Aged It is advisable to seal the flags if laying indoors to avoid staining, however we would advise you seek specialist advice from an installer or your stockist with regards to your specific project. Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. 43 LIMESTONE CLASSIC Steel new 44 Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Mystic Sky Limestone Classic is available in the following: ü 4 Sized project pack ü Single sizes (see SS marked) ü Setts (refer to pg 51) available in 15.28m² packs SS SS See page 63 for more info Harvest Mystic Sky occasionally may lighten as a result of natural weathering - You may wish to look at sealing the product, please consult your stockist for more advice with regards to your project. Some minor delaminating may happen at the early stage of installation - this is normal particularly on Harvest and the durability of the slabs will not be affected. 45 SETTS & COBBLES Setts and Cobbles offer a distinct character and charm to your design project. Perfect as an edging to accentuate a paved area or laid as a complete patio. We offer a selection of finishes, materials and colours, allowing enough variety to suit both traditional or contemporary garden settings. Setts and Cobbles offer endless design possibilities! Ice Setts 46 Due to the tumbling process products may appear lighter prior to weathering. “Perfect edges or brilliant as features” S AW N & T U M B L E D Ember Setts Setts: Only available in one size. For the product specifications of our Setts please refer to pages 64-65 Dusk Setts Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. 47 AGE-OLD TUMBLED Dry Wet Forest Blend Setts Sunset Blend Setts Dry Sunset Blend Setts (with Aged Sunrise see pg 29) 48 Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Wet HAND CUT Silver Sett Jet Sett Setts: Only available in one size. For the product specifications of our Setts please refer to pages 64-65 Jet Setts 49 S L AT E S E T T S new Olive Black Sett Oyster Shell Sett Setts: Only available in one size. Oyster Shell 50 For the product specifications of our Setts please refer to pages 64-65 Some white marks may appear - this is a natural characteristic for slate. Your stockists may offer different pack sizes. Some minor delaminating may happen at the early stage of installation - this is normal particularly on Oyster Shell and the durability of the setts will not be affected. OLDE MARSEILLE COBBLES Olde Marseille Cobbles are available in the following: ü 3 Sized project pack available in 10.5m² packs See page 66 for more info Olde Marseille Cobbles Due to the tumbling process products may appear lighter prior to weathering. 51 The Important Stuff Choosing the right Digby Stone is only just the beginning. The next section contains the technical information and product guides that you may need in your journey to achieving your perfect landscape design. If unsure then please contact us for advice. All natural stone is a product of nature, therefore no two pieces are exactly alike. Product must be inspected prior to installation, checking the colour, veining, thickness, sizing and finish. NO claims will be accepted for any reason after the product has been installed or if the product has been altered in any way after delivery. 52 OPULENCE 3 PP 15.28m² Dry Crated in a three size project pack. Wet Colonial 15.28m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm No Slabs 750 450 21 600 450 21 450 450 10 Dry Calibrated: 22mm +/- Wet Dune Product Description: Opulence is produced using sandstone and consists of two different colours. Both products have sawn straight edges and the faces have a textured finish. Please note ‘Colonial’ has the same surface finish as the Stylis/Grande range. Dune has a more traditional textured finish. Opulence accessories: Steps These products are designed to be laid textured side up. All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate. For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com 53 Dry GRANDE SINGLE SIZES Only available as single sizes. Wet Colonial 14.40m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm 1200 600 No Slabs Dry Calibrated: 25mm +/- 20 Wet Flame Dry Product Description: Grande is produced using sandstone and consists of four different colours. All have sawn straight edges and with the faces having a lightly textured finish. Wet Sunrise Dry Grande accessories: Steps These products are designed to be laid textured side up. All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate. For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com 54 HEAVY PRODUCT! Care should be taken when handling to prevent injury and/or damage. Extra assistance may be required. Wet Woodland GRANITE 4 PP 2 15.28 m SINGLE SIZES Dry Crated in a four size project packs. Due to the fact not all colour and size variations are available in single sizes, please refer to pages 14-17 for details. Wet Dusk 15.28m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm No Slabs 900 600 13 600 600 13 600 295 13 295 295 Dry Sawn: 25mm +/- 9 Wet Ember Dry Product Description: Granite consists of four different colours and sawn straight edges. All our Granite range have a flat textured surface. Wet Ice Dry Granite accessories: Strips & Setts These products are designed to be laid textured side up. All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate. For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com Moisture transparency may be visible after laying on some projects - this is a natural characteristic for Granite and should dry out. Some small brown marks may appear in the flags - this is a natural characteristic for granite and should weather off with time. Wet Impala Black 55 STRIPS Dry Only available as single sizes. SINGLE SIZES Wet Dusk 6.75m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm 900 150 No Slabs Dry Sawn: 25mm +/- 50 Wet Ember Dry Product Description: Strips consist of three different product colours and sawn straight edges. All our Granite Strips have a flat textured surface. Wet Ice Strips accessories: Setts These products are designed to be laid textured side up. All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate. For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com 56 Please lay with textured side up. These products are designed to be laid with 10-15mm nominal joints. Dusk may contain natural veins on some of the flags. This is a normal characteristic of the stone. Some small brown marks may appear in the flags - this is a natural characteristic for granite and should weather off with time. SQUARES Dry SINGLE SIZES Only available as single sizes. Wet Charcoal 20.25m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm 450 450 No Slabs Dry Sawn: 20mm +/- 100 Wet Frost Product Description: Squares consists of two different product colours and sawn straight edges. All our Granite Squares have a flat textured surface. Squares accessories: Strips & Setts These products are designed to be laid textured side up. All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate. For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com For Frost and Charcoal specific characteristics please refer to the granite ranges on pages 14-21. 57 Dry S L AT E 4 PP 15.28 m² SINGLE SIZES Crated in a four size project packs. Due to the fact not all colour and size variations are available in single sizes, please refer to pages 22-23 for details. Wet Olive Black 15.28m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm No Slabs 900 600 13 600 600 13 600 295 13 295 295 Dry Calibrated: 22mm +/- 9 Product Description: Slate consists of two different colours and sawn straight edges. All our Slate range have a smooth lightly riven surface. Slate accessories: Setts & Circle All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com 58 Wet Oyster Shell STYLIS/NUTMEG 4 PP 15.28 m² Dry Crated in a four size project pack. Wet Flame 15.28m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm No Slabs 900 600 13 600 600 13 600 295 13 295 295 Dry Stylis Calibrated: 22mm +/Nutmeg Thickness: 15mm-22mm +/- 9 Wet Sunrise Dry Stylis Product Description: Stylis is produced using sandstone and consists of three different colours. All have sawn straight edges and the faces have been given a lightly textured finish. This product range was previously called ‘Sandstone Polished’. Wet Nutmeg Product Description: Nutmeg is produced using sandstone and sawn straight edges, with a natural riven surface. Woodland Dry Stylis sandstone accessories: Steps All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com Wet Nutmeg 59 SANDSTONE PREMIUM/ AGED 4 PP 15.22 m² SINGLE SIZES Crated in a four size project packs. Due to the fact not all colour and size variations are available in single sizes, please refer to pages 28-36 for details. Dry Dry Wet Barley Fields Wet Multi-Blend Dry Dry 15.22m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm No Slabs 900 600 13 600 600 13 600 290 13 290 290 9 Calibrated: 22mm +/- Aged Product Description: Our Sandstone Aged is hand cut and tumbled for smooth edges, with a natural riven surface. Available in three colours. Premium Product Description: Our Sandstone Premium is hand cut with a natural riven surface. Available in eight colours. Wet Forest Glen (Aged) Wet Sunrise (Aged) Dry Dry Wet Fossil Mint Wet Sunset Dry Dry Sandstone Aged/Premium accessories: Steps, Circles & Setts All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com 60 Wet Mountain Mist Wet Twilight (Aged) CIRCLES Dry Circles available in 3 sizes (slate only available in 2.4m) All Circles calibrated: 22mm +/1.8m circle (corner infill sets available as an optional extra by special order) 282mm 155mm 300mm outer ring 311mm 155mm 300mm inner ring - 600mm 600mm centre circle - - 450mm (cornes) Wet Forest Glen Dry 2.4m circle (corner infill sets available as an optional extra by special order, but come as standard for slate) 375mm 282mm 300mm outer ring 282mm 188mm 300mm middle ring 311mm 155mm 300mm inner ring - - 600mm centre circle - - 400mm (corners) Wet Fossil Mint Dry 3.46m circle (corner infill sets available as an optional extra by special order) 541mm 400mm 450mm outer ring 400mm 282mm 380mm middle ring 282mm 188mm 300mm inner 1 ring 311mm 155mm 300mm inner 2 ring - - 600mm centre circle - - 600mm (corners) For slate circle colours please refer to slate overview on page 58 All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com Wet Sunrise Dry Wet Sunset 61 LIMESTONE AGED 3 PP 15.28m² Dry Crated in a three size project pack. Wet Harvest 15.28m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm No Slabs 750 450 21 600 450 21 450 450 10 Calibrated: 22mm +/- Product Description: Limestone Aged is available in one colour and has hand cut edges. Limestone Aged has a smooth riven surface with light pitting. Limestone Aged accessories: Setts All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com 62 LIMESTONE CLASSIC 4 PP 15.28 m² SINGLE SIZES Dry Crated in a four size project packs. Due to the fact not all colour and size variations are available in single sizes, please refer to pages 44-45 for details. Wet Mystic Sky 15.28m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm No Slabs 900 600 13 600 600 13 600 295 13 295 295 Dry Calibrated: 22mm +/- 9 Wet Harvest Dry Product Description: Limestone Classic consists of three product colours and sawn straight edges. All our Limestone Classic range have a smooth lightly textured surface. Wet Steel new Limestone Classic accessories: Setts All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com 63 S L AT E S E T T S new Dry Only available as single sizes. Dry Wet Olive Black Wet Oyster Shell 10m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm 100 100 No Setts Thickness: 22mm +/- 1000 Product Description: Produced from slate sawn edged and calibrated. SAWN & TUMBLED SETTS Dry Dry Only available as single sizes. Wet Dusk 10m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm 100 100 No Setts Sawn: 25mm +/- Dry 1000 Product Description: Produced from granite that is sawn and tumbled. All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com 64 Wet Ice Wet Ember AGE-OLD TUMBLED SETTS Dry Only available as single sizes. Wet Forest Blend Dry 14.99m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm 140 140 No Setts Calibrated: 22mm +/- 765 Product Description: Produced from sandstone that is hand cut and tumbled. HAND CUT SETTS Wet Sunset Blend Dry Only available as single sizes. Wet Jet 10m² Project pack information Length mm Width mm 100 100 No Setts Dry Thickness: 35mm-50mm +/- 1000 Product Description: Produced from granite and are hand split. All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com Wet Silver 65 OLDE MARSEILLE COBBLES Crated in a three size pack. Dry Wet Olde Marseille cobbles 10.5m² - 3 size project pack information Length mm Width mm No Cobbles 250 150 140 150 150 140 100 150 140 Calibrated: 30mm +/- Product Description: Olde Marseille Cobbles are produced using limestone and is only available in one colour. Olde Marseille Cobbles are smooth with a slightly pitted surface. Olde Marseille Cobbles are the prefect product to compliment a wide range of our natural paving, but can also be prominent when laid on their own. All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com 66 Dry STEPS Dry Only available as single sizes. SINGLE SIZES Wet Sunrise Colonial Project pack information Length mm Width mm 1000 350 Wet Dry No Pieces Sawn: 40mm +/- 20 Wet Forest Glen Dry Product Description: Steps are produced using sandstone and consist of five different colours. All Steps have a full bull-nosed front edge and faces which have been given a lightly textured finish. Wet Fossil Mint Dry Steps accessories: Any variation of sandstone project packs. These products are designed to be laid textured side up. All dimensions shown are nominal and all weights shown are approximate For product laying patterns please see pg’s 68-69 or visit our website at www.digbystone.com HEAVY PRODUCT! Care should be taken when handling to prevent injury and/or damage. Extra assistance may be required. Wet Mountain Mist 67 L AY I N G - PAT T E R N S Please see our website for more downloadable laying patterns at: www.digbystone.com/products/laying-patterns.html Please note you will need a pdf viewer to view the files. The following are just a few ideas of laying patterns. Your stockist may offer different pack sizes. All sizes are nominal. Circle segments are approximate only. All patterns shown may or may not include joints. Refer to specific product information on previous pages. Interlocking Laying Pattern 15.22 sqm/15.28 sqm Random Laying Pattern 15.22 sqm/15.28 sqm Flag sizes 13 at 900mm x 600mm 13 at 600mm x 600mm 13 at 600mm x 290mm* 9 at 290mm x 290mm* (*Replaced by 600mm x 295mm & 295mm x 295mm size for the 15.28m2 laying pattern) 3320mm 3960mm Flag sizes 13 at 900mm x 600mm 13 at 600mm x 600mm 13 at 600mm x 290mm* 9 at 290mm x 290mm* (*Replaced by 600mm x 295mm & 295mm x 295mm size for the 15.28m2 laying pattern) 5140mm Laying pattern suitable for Granite, Sandstone Premium, Sandstone Aged, Slate and Limestone Classic. 4550mm Laying pattern suitable for Granite, Sandstone Premium, Sandstone Aged, Slate and Limestone Classic. All dimensions shown are nominal, layout includes 10-15mm joints approximately. All dimensions shown are nominal, layout includes 10-15mm joints approximately. Grande Laying Pattern Square Laying Pattern Flag sizes 20 at 1200 x 600mm Coverage size 14.40sqm 2250mm 3650mm 1200mm 3150mm 4830mm 68 Laying pattern suitable for the Grande range. This laying pattern needs an extra 1200 x 600mm to complete above shown. Laying pattern suitable for the Square range. All dimensions shown are nominal. All dimensions shown are nominal. Flag sizes 100 at 450mm x 450mm Coverage size 20.25sqm Contemporary Laying Pattern 15.22 sqm/15.28 sqm Opulence Laying Pattern 15.28 sqm Flag sizes 13 at 900mm x 600mm 13 at 600mm x 600mm 13 at 600mm x 295mm* 9 at 290mm x 295mm* (*Replaced by 600mm x 290mm & 290mm x 290mm size for the 15.22m2 laying pattern) 3955mm 3210mm Flag sizes 21 at 750mm x 450mm 21 at 600mm x 450mm 10 at 450mm x 450mm 3945mm Laying pattern suitable for Granite, Sandstone Premium, Slate and Limestone Classic. This laying pattern needs an extra 600 x 600mm to complete above shown. 4795mm Laying pattern suitable for Opulence range and Limestone Aged All dimensions shown are nominal, layout includes 10-15mm joints approximately. All dimensions shown are nominal, layout includes 10-15mm joints approximately. Circle Laying Pattern 1.8m Circle Laying Pattern 2.4m Segment sizes 20 at 375mm x 282mm x 300mm(outer) 20 at 282mm x 188mm x 300mm(middle) 12 at 311mm x 155mm x 300mm(inner) 1 at 600mm x 600mm (centre) Corners: 400mm wide 910mm 1220mm Segment sizes 20 at 282mm x 188mm x 300mm(outer) 12 at 311mm x 155mm x 300mm(inner) 1 at 600mm x 600mm(centre) Corners: 450mm wide 1830mm Laying pattern suitable for Sandstone Premium only. Circles come without corner infill sets, these are optional extras. 2450mm Laying pattern suitable for Sandstone Premium only. Circles come without corner infill sets, these are optional extras. All dimensions shown are nominal, layout includes 10-15mm joints approximately. All dimensions shown are nominal, layout includes 10-15mm joints approximately. Slate Circle Laying Pattern 2.4m Circle Laying Pattern 3.46m Segment sizes 20 at 541mm x 400mm x 450mm(outer) 20 at 400mm x 282mm x 380mm(middle) 20 at 282mm x 188mm x 300mm(inner1) 12 at 311mm x 155mm x 30mm(inner2) 1 at 600mm x 600mm(centre) Corners: 600mm wide 1820mm 1220mm Segment sizes 20 at 375mm x 282mm x 300mm(outer) 20 at 282mm x 188mm x 300mm(middle) 12 at 311mm x 155mm x 300mm(inner) 1 at 600mm x 600mm (centre) Corners: 400mm wide 2450mm Laying pattern suitable for Slate only. Slate circles come with corner infill sets, Sandstone corner infill sets available separately. 3650mm Laying pattern suitable for Sandstone Premium only. Circles come without corner infill sets, these are optional extras. All dimensions shown are nominal, layout includes 10-15mm joints approximately. All dimensions shown are nominal, layout includes 10-15mm joints approximately. 69 L AY I N G G U I D E Guidelines (1) Sandstone Value Stone, Sandstone Premium, Sandstone Tumbled & Limestone Premium N.B Which is the right way up? Always lay larger face upwards. See below: Correct way up Incorrect way up ü û The Opulence, Grande, Stylis, Granite, Strips and Squares ranges are designed to be laid texture side up. (2) Natural Stones, particularly Slates, Limestones & Granites Coating the back of each flag with neat wet cement and PVA additive, just before laying, will assist bonding. (3) Slate, Granite Ice & Frost These products sometimes absorb colour from ordinary portland cement (OPC). We strongly recommend substituting white cement in the mortar and adding a PVA, SBR or other bonding agent. Lay Granite with the textured slip-resistant face upwards. (4) Granite - All Colours Depending on site conditions, moisture transparency from the bed below is a natural characteristic of granite that can result in darkening and patchiness on the installed product. (5) Circle Features These should be dry laid before final positioning on a full bed of mortar, starting from the centre of the circle outward. (6) Calibrated products are subject to a minimum of +\-3mm variation. (7) Due to the composition of natural stone, colour variations may occur after installation. (8) Some delaminating may occur after laying, this is perfectly normal and tends to happen near the riven part of the slab. 70 * * Failure to do so may result in issues after the installation Please be advised that this laying guide is for guidance purposes only, should you require more specific advice relating to your project we would recommend that you speak with your stockist or specialist installer. Important! Tools needed: Gloves & Eye protection Face mask Knee pads & steel toe boots Ear defenders Slate marker Tape measure Pegs & Line Spirit Level Hammer & Chisel /Disc Cutter Spade Pointing Tool Trowel Rubber mallet Soft broom Materials needed: Paving slabs Building/concrete sand Mortar Watering can & rose Always mix slabs (whilst laying) when using multiple packs. 1. Use a scaled plan of the patio to mark out the layout using pegs and a line, clearing the area of all vegetation. 2. Dig the ground to a depth of approximately 150mm below the finished patio level, making sure the soil is compact. 3. In the now excavated area spread a layer approximately 100mm deep of hardcore. Remember to leave room for the thickness of the flags and 30-50mm of mortar. Compact the layer of hardcore thoroughly, ideally using a plate compactor. 4. Once happy with the layout using your line and pegs as a reference you can start laying your flags down on a full bed of slightly wet mortar mix (1part cement/5parts building or sharp sand. A bonding agent can be used in the mix) 30-50mm deep. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap down the flags and a spirit level to check the patio is uniformly level, being careful to check you follow your slope level as you go along (a fall of 1:60 is usually adequate). 5. Once the main area of the patio is laid down if any of the slabs need cutting use an angle grinder with a suitable attachment, or a hammer and chisel to cut your flags effectively. Once happy with the shapes of the now cut flags you may lay them down like step 4 on a full bed of slightly wet mortar mix, again using a rubber mallet to gently tap down and a spirit level to check for a uniform flatness (taking into account a fall). 6. Once the patio has been fully laid allow a few days for the mortar to set. In a discrete area test a semi dry mortar mix and check for staining, sticking or colour left behind. Once happy get rid of any debris in or between flags. Using a trowel deposit the mortar mix in the joints and compress/smooth off with a pointing tool. After a few hours (weather dependant) once the mortar has dried gently sweep the patio clean at a 45° angle with a soft broom. We would strongly recommend that gloves, eye protection, face mask, knee pads, steel toe boots, suitable protective clothing & ear defenders are used accordingly. Always work in a safe manner in accordance with current health and safety legislation. For advice, telephone 0300 003 1747 or visit www.hse.gov.uk 71 MAI N TEN A N C E G UI D E These instructions are only a guide and Digby Trading Ltd accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury howsoever caused as a result of following them. If in doubt, seek the advice of a professional cleaning company. When using a pressure washer keep the nozzle approximately 15-30cm away from the patio and at a shallow angle approximately 30˚ (so that jointing material isn’t dislodged). Pressure washers are a good method to remove algae and moss but will not remove all stains (such as oil stains). Whilst using a pressure washer can rejuvenate dirty and tired paving, using one on a regular basis can cause damage. The pressurised force of the water can exploit minor cracks/weaknesses and dislodge loose stone or weak jointing. The safest and simplest way to clean a natural stone patio is to scrub it with a stiff brush and warm soapy water solution (do not use soap solutions with any sign of acid content). Once dirt and foreign objects are loosened from the flags a watering can or a watering hose can be used to swill the residue away (care must be taken so as not to disturb the jointing materials in both the scrubbing and rinsing of the patio). For more stubborn stains a toothbrush can be used with warm soapy water to help aid in removing more awkward dirt deposits. (It is advised that if cleaning on your knees, a kneeling mat or kneepads should be used so as not to cause injury) Please Note: Acid based products or cleaners should never be used on any Natural Stone products! Always check the suitability of ANY cleaning solution with the manufacturer prior to use. 72 STANDARDS OF TRADING Digby Stone is committed to trading relationships that are commercially viable and ethical. Whilst we don’t belong to any organisations ourselves, we support fair trade and operate with suppliers who comply with our ethical trading policy. We regularly appraise our suppliers against these criteria. This policy sets out the minimum labour standards that we expect our suppliers to comply with: • Employment is freely chosen. • Working conditions are safe and hygienic. • Child Labour is not used (Child means below the age of 14 years old, unless local minimum age law stipulates a higher age of work or mandatory schooling, in which case the higher age shall apply). • Wages and benefits meet the minimum standard. • Working hours are not excessive. • No discrimination is practised. • Human and Civil Rights are respected. Digby Stone does visit and monitor all aspects of the supply chain, including quality, working conditions and general employment practices. We aim to deliver products manufactured to the highest technical and ethical standards. Digby Stone is committed to the following principles: • To treat employees fairly and equitably. • To operate ethically and with integrity. • To respect basic human rights. • To sustain the environment for future generations. • To be a caring neighbour in the community. By affixing the CE marking to our product we are declaring conformity with all of the legal requirements to achieve CE markings, which in turn allows free movement and sale of the product throughout the European Economic Area. CE markings are intended for national market surveillance and enforcement authorities. 73 INFORMATION Driveways None of our products are suitable for driveways. Please check with your stockist or call us for advice on what can and can’t be used on a driveway prior to installation. Indoor Use For indoor use, a coating is advised to reduce dusting and make cleaning easier. Always seal the products to avoid staining. Seek advice from the chemical manufacturers. Use Around Swimming Pools Advice from Digby Trading Ltd should be sought about suitability for use of products around swimming pools. Some products react from the chemicals in the water. TERMS OF SALE All natural stone is a product of nature, therefore no two pieces are exactly alike. All products must be inspected prior to installation, checking the colour, veining, thickness, sizing and finish. NO claims will be accepted for any reason after the product has been installed or if the product has been altered in any way after delivery. 74 Coatings/Sealants Sealing is a personal choice as some sealers make the paving look permanently wet or permanently dry. There are many sealer manufacturers and we do not recommend one over another. Please always check directly with the manufacturers or your stockist. Responsibility for the performance of any coating rests with the user and the manufacturer of the coating. Always read the instructions carefully and first test a small area for colour and slip resistance, wet and dry. REMEMBER once applied it is very difficult or impossible to remove. General Information Dimensions All dimensions given are nominal and subject to manufacturing tolerances. The quoted sizes and coverage of our paving ranges, except where using minimal joints, are for the overall areas including appropriate joints, making it easier for you to plan a project and order the right quantities. For a more general guide in tolerances of our products, measure several product samples at a stockist. Manual Handling Please note: Care should be taken whilst manually handling Digby Stone products to prevent injury and/or damage. Extra assistance may be required. For our full current terms and conditions visit our website or request a copy by writing into: Digby Trading Ltd, Stone House, Hayseech Road, Halesowen, B63 3PD. Health & Safety Always work in a safe manner in accordance with current health and safety legislation. For advice, telephone 0300 003 1747 or visit www.hse.gov.uk Colours The pictures in this brochure are for illustration purposes only. Every effort has been made to ensure colour accuracy. However, Digby Trading Ltd do not take responsibility for any colour inaccuracies within this brochure compared to the products featured. Variations in colour shade occur in all Digby Stone products. While the colours shown in this brochure are as accurate as reprographic processes allow, it is essential that you see actual materials at your local stockist before choosing. This is particularly important with natural stone products where considerable variation may occur. When using several packs, mix products from each pack to achieve a blended overall appearance. Efflorescence Any products laid onto a bed of mortar or screeding sand that contains cement may show signs of efflorescence, which may appear as a white deposit, and / or apparent colour fading, and / or drip staining. The effect will always be more apparent on bolder, darker coloured products. Efflorescence will generally diminish over time and should not affect the long-term performance. Dusting Some dusting and scuff marks may be visible on some of our products, due to transportation, which is unavoidable. Terms and Conditions We are continually making innovations and improving products so we reserve the right to vary designs and specifications without notice. In the unlikely event of products reaching you in less than satisfactory condition, please notify the retailer immediately. Please note that if you lay a product with a defect apparent upon reasonable inspection prior to laying, then we will not accept any responsibility for any replacement or for any other loss so arising. We cannot accept any liability if products are used for purposes other than those for which they were intended, or they are laid other than in accordance with recommendations. The recommendations we provide are for guidance purposes only and any applicable building regulations or planning requirements should be followed at all times. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without permission in writing from Digby Trading Ltd. Copyright © 2015 Digby Trading Ltd. Digby Stone is a trading name of Digby Trading Ltd Registered in England No. 0646 7190 VAT No 926 4485 02 Registered Address: Digby Trading Ltd, Stone House, Hayseech Road, Halesowen, West-Midlands, B63 3PD. 75 “ What our customers say about us... What our designer says... Over the last few years we have used Digby Stone in all our private and public gardens. We have always been able to select the right stone from the Digby range due to the vast amount of colours, patterns and textures that are available. Our customers are spoilt for choice! This year brings many more new, interesting and exciting products, which I can’t wait to start using! Pip Probert - Outer spaces, RHS Award winning Garden Designer What the landscapers say... We find the quality of Digby Stone exceptional, not only in looks but also in performance. Having used a number of different stone What the end customer says... After seeing Digby Stone paving at the RHS Tatton show, we decided to find our local stockist. There we were recommended the perfect stone for our garden. My partner and I are absolutely delighted with the outcome of our I have always found Digby finished garden, where we Stone to be a friendly used a few of Digby Stone’s company that have always products that compliment been on hand to help. The each other really well. The packaging is labelled well with understandable product finished patio includes a circle which acts as a main content information. The gathering area for when we crates are packed to allow invite our friends or family easy access to the product round and use the garden. If that helps with manual someone were planning to handling. After using other have their garden revamped competitor’s material in the we would highly recommend past I can safely say Digby Stones products are extremely using Digby Stone products as the quality of the finish and high in quality. Tony Ryan - Ryan Landscapes colour are second to non. Mrs N Fletcher – Home Owner Professional Contractor suppliers over the years our installers find Digby Stone products easy to work with because they are always of consistent size and quality. James Brash - Isola Garden Design, Professional Landscaper Follow us on: Supplier of the year 2013/14 ‘Civil Engineering & Landscaping supplier’ 76 @digbystone ” For contact details please visit our website Daring To Be Different www.digbystone.com ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: We would like to thank the following individuals Outerspaces Landscape & Garden Design - 07734 157 976 Scotts of Thrapston - 01832 732366 Isola Garden Design - 01926 883 440 C J Mallin Contracting - 01562 886 016 Sutton Garden Buildings Ltd - 0121 351 3388 Stylehouse Design - 0121 323 3290 Sutton Landscapes - 0121 353 4000 Platinum Gardens & Driveways - 01606 227 983 Outside Rooms - 01477 534 936 Barton Fields Patio & Garden Centre - 01283 711 288 Artwork : Kyle Fisher - Digby Trading Ltd 77 Your local ‘Digby Stone’ stockist is Email us at [email protected] Dare to be different Scan here with your smart phone QR app required For contact details visit our website www.digbystone.com No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without permission in writing from Digby Trading Ltd. 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