Landscape & Urban Design Issue 44 2020 | Page 41

CONCRETE & STONEWORK The grout also had specific requirements, including; • Easy to apply and wash off at installation • Smooth grain which resists slumping, giving a nice flat finish that avoids detritus gathering in the joints • Simple maintenance – capable of preserving that ‘just-installed’ look • UV resistant – important to avoid colour fading • antibacterial, - the grout has natural antibacterial properties • strong but flexible – the grout can flex to avoid cracking • hard-wearing enough to be used in heavily trafficked areas, • water-repellent – passes the drop water test which is important when installing porcelain to avoid water pooling under the flag • suitable for grout joints up to 20mm wide • available in a range of the five most popular colours; light grey, medium grey, anthracite, Jasmin and limestone After months of working with scientists based at adhesives manufacturers and following rigorous testing, FUGA-PAVE ABC’s formulation was finalised. Professional landscapers who have trialled the system have given FUGA-PAVE ABC a resounding thumbs-up. The ABC system passes the demanding requirements to create a first-class installation system specially formulated for landscape professionals. Landscape suppliers throughout the UK are switched on to the qualities of the products and are signing up to stock and sell FUGA-PAVE ABC, so landscapers ought to be able to source the system locally. www.tilerstools.co.uk Follow us @ludmagazine www.landud.co.uk 41