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Reduced Efflorescence

Why put up with efflorescence spoiling your job... ...when you can have this.

What is Efflorescence? Reduced Efflorescence
Efflorescence is the single biggest problem encountered Within our manufacturing process we have taken
by manufacturers of concrete paving products, as the ugly a number of steps to ensure that the occurrence
white stains spoil the appearance of the paving and not of efflorescence is very significantly reduced on
surprisingly customers are unhappy. all Tobermore block paving and paving slabs.

Tobermore Approved

Paving Contractor

Choosing a paving contractor is an important decision. Listed below are some To avoid wastage you must get your paving contractor to accurately measure
questions you should ask. You should take the answers into account in order on site before ordering material from Tobermore. We often find that the
to make the best informed decision. dimensions used for the initial project plan are significantly changed on site.
Please note that Tobermore do not accept returns on any materials.
• First ask the contractor how long they have been doing this kind of work.
• Ask them to give you names of customers for whom they have carried out
similar work. Do not simply take their names. Call these people to check
their level of satisfaction or, better still, go and see the work that was done. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Make sure that you understand the installation plan well, and ask for Whilst Tobermore takes reasonable steps to vet paving contractors
pictures as well as samples of products, in the colours of your choice. prior to including them on its list of approved paving contractors,
• Ask them for a written agreement before commencing work. The Tobermore does not make or give any representation or warranty as
agreement should include a detailed description of the proposed work
and schedule for executing it. to the work carried out by any of its approved paving contractors,
• Ask the contractor to give you a written guarantee for the quality of their nor does it accept any liability for any loss or damage suffered or
work. incurred as a result of the act or omission of any of its approved paving
• Ask if they have full Public and Employer Liability Insurance. contractors.
• Book your paving contractor well in advance, as there can be a lead in time
of 2-3 months for this skilled service. Having chosen your contractor, it is For information on how to choose a paving contractor, visit www.
essential that you meet on-site at the start to explain in detail your exact tobermore.co.uk
requirements.
TOBERMORE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE WORKMANSHIP OF ANY
You should then take an active and daily interest in the job to ensure that the PAVING CONTRACTOR
work is done to your satisfaction. All too often problems occur because the
customer only inspects the job at the end. Remember it is easier and cheaper
to make changes as the job progresses than when it is fully installed.

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