Important Information

  • 1. Health and safety

    • Care should be taken when handling and installing TRANSGULF CEMENT PRODUCTS. Units weighing 20kg or more should ideally be handled mechanically, or by two or more persons if the process of carrying is repetitive.

  • 2. Delivery and storage

    • TGCP are normally delivered to sites, properly packed on crane-offload road vehicles. Upon special request, packs can also be delivered shrink-wrapped and/or palletized to aid subsequent site movement activities. After delivery, the customer is solely responsible to ensure all packaging is carefully disposed off in accordance with the local environmental laws.Delivered products should be stacked at a planned location on the site to avoid the double handling. Bundles should be stacked onto a prepared, clean area to minimize soiling and damage. It is highly recommended that the products are kept at a distant location, away from passing vehicles and pedestrians.

  • 3. Efflorescence

    • All concrete products may, in their early life, appear to lose some intensity of color and experience a white stain on the face of the product. This phenomenon is known as efflorescence, it is a temporary phenomenon and stains will generally clear within a period and stains will generally clear within a period of time. This is not detrimental to the product performance in any way and TGCP cannot be held responsible for its occurrence.

  • 4. Color variation

    • Due to the phenomenon of different curing, slight color and shade variation do occur on individual colored concrete products. Site conditions, seasonal manufacture, or naturally occurring variations in the aggregates used, can also cause variations. This is generally considered to enhance the natural stone effect and the colors will invariably wither in time.

  • 5. Maintenance

    • It is recommended that the paving materials are cleaned 2-3 times in a year to maintain appearance. Products which are paved on driveway, particularly of light colors, require more maintenance as the tire mark and oil leakage can diminish the appearance. It is recommended to clean using normal water with a soft brush, high pressure jet pumps should not be used. Power washing is to be avoided completely.

  • 6. Ordering

    • To avoid shortage, wastage of material, please double check the order quantity as TGCP LLC will neither be responsible for extra material nor the duration to deliver the shortage material. To avoid any confusion with respect to ordering, it is suggested that the paving tiles are ordered as a total batch and drawn out from several packs at the same time, to enhance any color variation. We recommend that colors are chosen from actual materials rather than color photographs herein.

  • 7. Weathering

    • All concrete products will wither and change, especially after a period of time with exposition to natural elements.

  • 8. Sizes

    • Transgulf’s paving is manufactured to capture the authenticity of natural stone and as such, they do vary in thickness. All sizes are nominal and customers are advised to check with their supplier. Bulging can occur on larger individual pavers as a natural result of shrinkage. This does not alter the durability of the product.

  • 9. Liability

    • Liability in respect of any statements, conditions, warranties and representations made on behalf of the company, TRANSGULF CEMENT PRODUCTS LLC cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injuring sustained as a result of following it. We will not take any responsibility or liability if products are being used for purposes other than those for which they are intended for by the manufacturers. Due to our continuous evolution of product design and improvement, our range is subject to change without prior notice. Customers are advised to ensure that the stated information is up to date.

  • 10. Product unsatisfactory condition

    • In case a product is delivered in an unsatisfactory condition, and other than any natural occurring one as described, the defect would have to be informed about apparent prior to laying. It is at this point that the supplier should be notified of such a fault, and allowed time for the rejected product to be replaced. If the complaint is raised after laying the product, no responsibility will be accepted for any relaying or removing costs.

Constructing a paved area, whether it be a warehouse, side-walks, patio, driveways or pool surrounds, is not necessarily outside the scope of the average enthusiast. By following a simple step by step guide, it is possible to create something special, which will be both usable as well as an added value to the landscape application:

  • 1. Preparation

    • It s recommended that all the areas to be paved are first of all sketched out, depicting dimensions and laying patterns. Consideration should also be given to the quantities of sand and cement required for “bedding” the paving units on. After the selection of the desired level for the pavement surface, either by marking on walls, fences or by setting marker pegs, with string lines to set a level datum mark, the final level below the finished paving level should be indicated as per the following examples:

      For 60mm paving units: 100mm approximate
      For 80mm paving units: 120mm approximate
      For 100mm paving units: 140mm approximate

      The sub-base layer must be thoroughly compacted to provide a flat, smooth surface upon which the sand bedding is to be spread. This helps avoid any subsidence. If necessary, dig out any soft soil and replace with crushed stone, preferably with a high dust content. The final thickness of the sand bed should be approximately 40mm below the final level of the paved area. Decide where to lay the first paving unit, which is usually a corner flag and probably at the highest point.

  • 2. Installation of Edge restraints

    • Edge restraints are a critical element to the durability of a paver installation. It prevents “encroachment” of the paving units as well as preventing perimeter erosion of the sand bedding. To assist for driveways, pedestrian and lightly trafficked areas and a wide range of landscaping applications. It is also suitable for concrete, clay, natural stone block paving and also can be used with granular material.

  • 3. Laying course

    • The laying course, about 40mm thick after vibration, consists of well-graded sand, composed of both fine and coarse particles. Generally, the sand should also be uniform in both type and moisture content and spread to a smooth level prior to compaction. The method of laying should be such that each flag must not bear any weight for at least a day. Care should also be taken to ensure that cement is kept off the surface of the paving, as it can cause staining.

  • 4. Screeding

    • Screeding is generally done adopting traditional methods. They can be done either from the kerb or edge restraints or by screed rails set to level in the sand. Using the screed guides (1” to 1 ½” in diameter) placed on the base, level the sand evenly, by pulling a straight board along the guides. You can check the final level of the pavers by placing a paver on a “guide”. Once you have completed an area, remove the guides, fill in the grooves and continue screeding.

  • 5. Placing the paving units

    • After selecting the pattern required, commence placing the units firmly on the sand bed. Herringbone pattern is particularly recommended for most vehicular movement. An ideal gap of 3mm ought to be left to ensure an even Interlock after vibration. Start laying along the longest straight side of the area, to keep the lines straight. This will minimise the amount of cutting required.

  • 6. Vibrator compaction

    • The blocks are then swept clean and compacted with a plate vibrator having a frequency of 75-100 Hz. This helps settle the pavers into the bearding sand and creates a smooth, flat surface. Is is essential to vibrate at the completion of each day’s work.

  • 7. Jointing sand

    • Brushing fine sand into the joints of the pavers further locks the pavers together. The Interlocking pavement is now ready for use.