01. What is the scope of work
undertaken by Basant ?
Manufacture and supply of paving blocks, Paving tiles, Grass Pavers Flags, Kerbs, Engineered
Blocks (Hollow and Solid) Pre-Cast Products, Designer Pavers and other products.
02. What are the technical specifications of different materials offered by Basant ?
Interlocking Paver Block : Pavers are made conforming to requirements of EN 1337:2003 and
IS 15658:2006 or better.
On request we are comfortable to produce materials conforming to requirements of Irrespective
of the technical specifications, from BASANT.
03. How do I fix my Paving Blocks and Paving Tiles for Landscaping Applications?
Landscaping Tile Fixing: Refer to Installation Guide on our Web-Site.
06. How strong are the pavers?
Table referring to Strength of Paver Blocks ete. as per IS Standard should be narrated here.
Pavers are over 3 to 4 times the strength of poured concrete, and EN 1337:2003 and
IS15658:2006 or better.
07. Can paving stones be installed anywhere instead of asphalt or poured concrete?
Yes.
BASANT paving system will instantly improve your home’s appearance and increase its
appraised value. With dozens of shapes and colours to choose from, design possibilities for
driveways, walkways, patios & pools, sunrooms and other areas are endless.
08. What is the white residue on the pavers?/ What is Efflorescence?
Efflorescence: the whitish residue /patching (CaCO3) appearing on concrete is considered as a
natural and temporary phenomenon. Efflorescence affects, in more or less magnitude, in all
types of concrete. Efflorescence on material is not to be treated as a material defect.
Efflorescence generally dissipates over a period of time.
This condition is greatly minimized with the use of BASANT pavers because of the
manufacturing process and materials used by BASANT. Efflorescence will wear off in about 2
to 3 months naturally but it can be removed with some cleaners.
09. Do pavers need to be mortared into place?
Generally no mortar is needed to install concrete pavers. It is recommended that you use
course granular sand, which will bind the pavers together with a friction joint. This sand is
swept into the joints and compacted to achieve the proper installation. In complicated areas
such as ramps, curves etc., consult experts.
10. Are BASANT pavers strong enough to drive a car on?
Yes, our pavers exceed the industry standards for strength and low moisture absorption. Our
pavers test the highest in the Industry on Compressive strength. Also our absorption rate is in
the 2% to 3% range and the industry requires 5% or less. Compared to regular poured concrete
that has an absorption rate of about 17%, concrete pavers will not absorb much moisture or be
damaged by freeze thaw cycles.
11. What type of sand do I need to use under and between my pavers?
Use a coarse river sand or manufactured sand / M Sand with multi-sized grains. The course
Yes,
however a minimum of 4 to 6 inch foundation of road base is required in order
to handle
the weight of the load. Also, we recommend Concrete Kerbstone which is available at BASANT .
13. Can you place concrete pavers over an existing concrete patio?
Yes you can, in fact your existing concrete slab will be an excellent base, provided it is in good
condition. You still need an edge restraint to keep the pavers from spreading or you can mortar
a soldier course border of Brick shaped Paver around the perimeter of your existing slab. Then
set the main field of pavers on a regular sand bed.
14. What about water drainage off my patio?
Water actually runs off the surface of the pavers as if it were a solid slab; very little water
drains into the sand. It is important to consider slope when planning your patio. A 1 in 100
slope of run should be sufficient.
15. Does the water drain through the sand around the pavers?
No, the water does not drain through the sand around the pavers. If they are installed properly,
you will only get a little bit of seepage for the first few weeks but after that the silts and dust in
the air will seal that off entirely. So you need to build in a natural slope to your paver project for
water run off. Typically it is recommended that you allow for a slope of 1 inch for every 8 to 12
feet of paving away from your home. This should be enough slope to carry the water off
naturally.
But for Grass Paver which the products are permeable and for re-charge into the ground then
the water drain through to pavers.
14. How do I control weeds and grass from coming up in my paver patio and walkways?
For the most part, if the pavers were installed properly and a compactor was used on the pavers
to lock them into place, you have cut off much of the growing environment. There will still be
times when seeds can blow in and start growing in the sand between the cracks. When this
happens you can usually pull them out very easily or spray them with a weed killer and then
remove them.
Another care to take is to use proper construction sand with minimum silt for bedding and
jointing of pavers.
15. Do concrete pavers stain?
There is no way that we can prevent oil from dripping on concrete pavers but because of the
fact that they are more dense than regular poured concrete they will be easier to clean if the
stain is cleaned soon after it happens. If you are working around your paver patio, walkway, or
driveway with paint, cement, or mortar and should accidentally spill this on your paver surface,
you should clean it off right away before it has a chance to dry or it will stain your pavers. If
cleaning of stained pavers is not possible, you will be able to remove the pieces that are stained
and replace them. You also can clean with Jet wash and Coating.
16. How do I replace a paver?
One of the benefits of a project built with BASANT pavers is the ability to replace a paver should
it become permanently stained. Take a appropriate tool and replace them.
17. Should I coat my pavers?
Yes, you can. This helps water repellence and enhance the colour of pavers.
18. Can I use concrete pavers near a tree? Will it hurt the tree?
On an established tree, if you’re not raising the soils around the tree by any more than a couple
of inches, it shouldn’t hurt the tree. Well established trees normally get their water from
underground sources. Solid poured concrete can actually suffocate a tree by not letting the
roots breath but using concrete pavers allows the transfer of air to the tree. Do not pave over
the drip-line of a newly planted tree.
19. How hot are concrete pavers if I use them around a pool as a pool deck?
Concrete pavers won’t be as cool as a pool deck, but it will be the next coolest thing that can be
used instead of pool deck. In fact pool deck isn’t as cool as it used to be because of the
requirement to remove the asbestos used to give it some of its coolness. Concrete pavers, being
individual pieces won’t build up heat like a solid sheet of concrete and the heat will tend to
dissipate between each stone making pavers a cool product to use around a pool. One cool tip
is to always use light colors for a pool deck.
20. Can I put concrete pavers over a driveway that is cracked in several places?
If the cracks in your driveway have started to drop or heave too much, which means that it
doesn’t have much reinforcing steel, it is recommended that you break out the old driveway
before you lay your pavers. If your cracked driveway is still basically flat then you can use it for
a base for your pavers.
Manufacture and supply of paving blocks, Paving tiles, Grass Pavers Flags, Kerbs, Engineered
Blocks (Hollow and Solid) Pre-Cast Products, Designer Pavers and other products.
02. What are the technical specifications of different materials offered by Basant ?
Interlocking Paver Block : Pavers are made conforming to requirements of EN 1337:2003 and
IS 15658:2006 or better.
On request we are comfortable to produce materials conforming to requirements of Irrespective
of the technical specifications, from BASANT.
03. How do I fix my Paving Blocks and Paving Tiles for Landscaping Applications?
Landscaping Tile Fixing: Refer to Installation Guide on our Web-Site.
a. Wash
the floor at a regular interval.
b. Use
Jet Wash when it is too dirty.
Our products can be Chosen
for Design, shape, colours, textures, sizes, and also some other
characteristics. We request you to let us understand your project needs.
characteristics. We request you to let us understand your project needs.
Table referring to Strength of Paver Blocks ete. as per IS Standard should be narrated here.
Pavers are over 3 to 4 times the strength of poured concrete, and EN 1337:2003 and
IS15658:2006 or better.
07. Can paving stones be installed anywhere instead of asphalt or poured concrete?
Yes.
BASANT paving system will instantly improve your home’s appearance and increase its
appraised value. With dozens of shapes and colours to choose from, design possibilities for
driveways, walkways, patios & pools, sunrooms and other areas are endless.
08. What is the white residue on the pavers?/ What is Efflorescence?
Efflorescence: the whitish residue /patching (CaCO3) appearing on concrete is considered as a
natural and temporary phenomenon. Efflorescence affects, in more or less magnitude, in all
types of concrete. Efflorescence on material is not to be treated as a material defect.
Efflorescence generally dissipates over a period of time.
This condition is greatly minimized with the use of BASANT pavers because of the
manufacturing process and materials used by BASANT. Efflorescence will wear off in about 2
to 3 months naturally but it can be removed with some cleaners.
09. Do pavers need to be mortared into place?
Generally no mortar is needed to install concrete pavers. It is recommended that you use
course granular sand, which will bind the pavers together with a friction joint. This sand is
swept into the joints and compacted to achieve the proper installation. In complicated areas
such as ramps, curves etc., consult experts.
10. Are BASANT pavers strong enough to drive a car on?
Yes, our pavers exceed the industry standards for strength and low moisture absorption. Our
pavers test the highest in the Industry on Compressive strength. Also our absorption rate is in
the 2% to 3% range and the industry requires 5% or less. Compared to regular poured concrete
that has an absorption rate of about 17%, concrete pavers will not absorb much moisture or be
damaged by freeze thaw cycles.
11. What type of sand do I need to use under and between my pavers?
Use a coarse river sand or manufactured sand / M Sand with multi-sized grains. The course
sand will bind
together when you go over the pavers with the compactor. This will make the
joints between the paver solid and prevent moisture from getting under the
pavers. The
problem with using fine sand is that it will wash out easily and
not create a locking friction
joint between the pavers.
the weight of the load. Also, we recommend Concrete Kerbstone which is available at BASANT .
13. Can you place concrete pavers over an existing concrete patio?
Yes you can, in fact your existing concrete slab will be an excellent base, provided it is in good
condition. You still need an edge restraint to keep the pavers from spreading or you can mortar
a soldier course border of Brick shaped Paver around the perimeter of your existing slab. Then
set the main field of pavers on a regular sand bed.
14. What about water drainage off my patio?
Water actually runs off the surface of the pavers as if it were a solid slab; very little water
drains into the sand. It is important to consider slope when planning your patio. A 1 in 100
slope of run should be sufficient.
15. Does the water drain through the sand around the pavers?
No, the water does not drain through the sand around the pavers. If they are installed properly,
you will only get a little bit of seepage for the first few weeks but after that the silts and dust in
the air will seal that off entirely. So you need to build in a natural slope to your paver project for
water run off. Typically it is recommended that you allow for a slope of 1 inch for every 8 to 12
feet of paving away from your home. This should be enough slope to carry the water off
naturally.
But for Grass Paver which the products are permeable and for re-charge into the ground then
the water drain through to pavers.
14. How do I control weeds and grass from coming up in my paver patio and walkways?
For the most part, if the pavers were installed properly and a compactor was used on the pavers
to lock them into place, you have cut off much of the growing environment. There will still be
times when seeds can blow in and start growing in the sand between the cracks. When this
happens you can usually pull them out very easily or spray them with a weed killer and then
remove them.
Another care to take is to use proper construction sand with minimum silt for bedding and
jointing of pavers.
15. Do concrete pavers stain?
There is no way that we can prevent oil from dripping on concrete pavers but because of the
fact that they are more dense than regular poured concrete they will be easier to clean if the
stain is cleaned soon after it happens. If you are working around your paver patio, walkway, or
driveway with paint, cement, or mortar and should accidentally spill this on your paver surface,
you should clean it off right away before it has a chance to dry or it will stain your pavers. If
cleaning of stained pavers is not possible, you will be able to remove the pieces that are stained
and replace them. You also can clean with Jet wash and Coating.
16. How do I replace a paver?
One of the benefits of a project built with BASANT pavers is the ability to replace a paver should
it become permanently stained. Take a appropriate tool and replace them.
17. Should I coat my pavers?
Yes, you can. This helps water repellence and enhance the colour of pavers.
18. Can I use concrete pavers near a tree? Will it hurt the tree?
On an established tree, if you’re not raising the soils around the tree by any more than a couple
of inches, it shouldn’t hurt the tree. Well established trees normally get their water from
underground sources. Solid poured concrete can actually suffocate a tree by not letting the
roots breath but using concrete pavers allows the transfer of air to the tree. Do not pave over
the drip-line of a newly planted tree.
19. How hot are concrete pavers if I use them around a pool as a pool deck?
Concrete pavers won’t be as cool as a pool deck, but it will be the next coolest thing that can be
used instead of pool deck. In fact pool deck isn’t as cool as it used to be because of the
requirement to remove the asbestos used to give it some of its coolness. Concrete pavers, being
individual pieces won’t build up heat like a solid sheet of concrete and the heat will tend to
dissipate between each stone making pavers a cool product to use around a pool. One cool tip
is to always use light colors for a pool deck.
20. Can I put concrete pavers over a driveway that is cracked in several places?
If the cracks in your driveway have started to drop or heave too much, which means that it
doesn’t have much reinforcing steel, it is recommended that you break out the old driveway
before you lay your pavers. If your cracked driveway is still basically flat then you can use it for
a base for your pavers.