www.gibsonpaving.co.uk
SUPPLIER & INSTALLER OF GRANITE & NATURAL STONE PAVING
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03 company profile 04 granite steps 08 granite step cladding 09 granite wall cladding 10 DDA steps Get in touch... 12 granite cobbles Display Area & Office: 16 granite kerbs Gibson Paving Ltd, 61 Townhill Road, Portglenone. 18 natural stone patios Co. Antrim. BT44 8AG. Northern Ireland 22 bannside porcelain T: 028 2582 1976 F: 028 2582 2277 yorkstone patios 24 E: [email protected] 25 paved patios Stay up to date... 26 paved driveways Follow us on 28 complimentary products 29 accessories 29 design service 30 bespoke orders 31 commercial paving 32 information 34 throughout the year l Gibson Paving l ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Gibson Paving are a family run business established in 1985, with a wealth of experience in helping customers visions come to life. For years we have been creating and enhancing the appearance of many homes, both old and new.
Over the years, materials in the industry have changed With 2 large display areas at our premises in and become much more durable, the most recent Portglenone, you are sure to see a wide range of being natural stone products. We pride ourselves in products from a range of suppliers that will suit your being an importer and installer of a wide range of needs. natural stone products, including steps, kerbs, flags Whether you need inspiration to create a great and other accessories. outdoor space or are looking to add value to your As an importer and installer, it is extremely important property, this brochure, our expertise and knowledge that we regularly monitor the material to maintain will help you to achieve your dream project. Whether our excellent product quality and high environmental a traditional home or a contemporary outdoor space, and ethical standards. With regular visits to our our experienced team will transform your area to suppliers, you can be assured of the highest quality any design scheme that suits the property and your material. lifestyle. At Gibson Paving, we offer the “one stop shop” approach for all your hard landscaping needs, whether that be a doorstep, patio area or a complete package around your home. We work alongside all For further information on any of our products reputable manufacturers nationwide, and always or services or to book an appointment, aim to provide you with the best materials to suit call us now on your needs and budget. T: 028 2582 1976
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 03 GRANITE STEPS
There are no limits to what is achievable when it comes to granite steps at your home.
GIBSON PAVING offers a wide range of granite step materials to meet the needs of all customers.
ALSHAR ROSE
ALSHAR CHARCOAL
ALSHAR BLACK ALSHAR SILVER
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Steps become an exciting focus around your COLOUR RANGE home, with attention to detail being the • Alshar Black most important factor. • Alshar Buff With such a wide range of step material, it allows us to meet the needs and ideas of most customers. • Alshar Charcoal Our range of granite allows us to create steps and ramps of any dimensions or measurements. Steps • Alshar Rose can be finished using bullnosed edging to create a soft look, or can have squared edges to suit the • Alshar Silver more contemporary look. We also offer a “special order service”. If you should We aim to supply and fit all steps to the highest have any bespoke requirements, we can order this quality and professionalism leaving our customer to meet your exact needs. with a presentable and well finished step. Special order material arrives with us specifically Within the range of granite steps, we offer many to the requirements of your home. sizes and shapes, including round, square and eyebrow steps.
Steps become an exciting focus around ALSHAR CHARCOAL your home...
ALSHAR BUFF
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 05 Alshar l GRANITE STEPS l Simply changing your steps can have a great effect on the entrance to your home. Don’t take our word for it, have a look at what some of our clients have said...
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“I would have no hesitation recommending Gibson Paving and in fact I will make sure I do. Your team exceeded my expectations. Thank you.” AFTER Mr & Mrs Clinghan, Castlewellan What a difference a step makes...
“From initial phone call to site visit and completed job, we “Gibson Paving recently completed full granite landscaping found this family firm provided excellent customer service on my new build home. Efficient, competitive, reactive, and a fantastic product that receives positive comments with a positive attitude towards solving site issues. Would from all our customers! Thank you.” highly recommend them.” Fleming & Cuthbert Funeral Directors, Ballyclare Mr & Mrs Clarke, Portglenone
BEFORE
Testimonials above are not specific to the AFTER photographs shown.
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ALTERNATIVE STEP OPTIONS
We recognise that sometimes the bullnose step option doesn’t suit your project.
We have come up with alternatives to match.
LIMESTONE
20MM GRANITE
20MM GRANITE
KERB EDGED STEP
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 07 GRANITE STEP CLADDING
Gibson Paving offer a range of step pieces to dress existing precast stairs and landings to give that professional and attractive finish. Cladding to precast stairs is offered on a custom made basis to ensure the most aesthetically pleasing outcome. We offer a professional supply and fit service as seen in our photos below.
Step cladding is available in a range of colours and sizes.
08 WWW.GIBSONPAVING.CO.UK GRANITE WALL CLADDING & COPINGS
To continue the granite effect, we can offer a matching or contrasting wall cladding and coping system.
Wall cladding and copings can be used on new walls or existing to rejuvenate the old tired look to something more contemporary.
Our wall cladding and copings come in a range of colours and sizes.
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 09 GRANITE DDA STEPS
We offer a wide range of granite material for DDA steps, and meet exact D.D.A. Requirements as set by Building Control.
We have completed D.D.A Steps on projects We pride ourselves in completing all D.D.A. steps such as: in line with strict building control regulations. Providing the total supply and fit package leaves • Logans Fashions, Cloughmills everything as easy as possible for our client. • Cultra Manor, Belfast • Cullybackey Methodist Church Gibson Paving can provide a hard wearing natural stone product with colours to suit • Greenmount College, Antrim most circumstances. We can also provide • Fleming & Cuthbert Funeral Directors, the necessary warning flags as required for both Ballyclare the top and bottom of these steps. • The Adair Arms Hotel, Ballymena We can also supply and install the • Newtownstewart Presbyterian Church necessary ramps on entrance to any • St John’s Shopping Centre, Liverpool public building. • Connor Presbyterian Church • New Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine • The Wild Duck Restaurant, Portglenone • Portglenone Free Presbyterian Church • Lanyon Place, Belfast
Broughshane War Memorial
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Dunloy Parish Hall
Hayes Caravan Park, Ballycastle Magherafelt Free Presbyterian Church
Logans Fashions Steps, Cullybackey Methodist Church Cloughmills
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 11 GRANITE COBBLES
Granite cobbles capture the unique appearance of country stone cobbles, lending a distinctive period feel to your home.
Cobbles capture the old world charm of setts and are associated with historic sites. Using the modern paving and grouting systems, we can easily achieve a sufficiently structural solution, which relates to the traditional environment.
We offer a wide range of granite cobbles, in a wide choice of colours which are available both individually and on netts in a range of sizes.
Granite cobbles are grouted with a specialist grout, which helps to eliminate weed growth and frost issues.
CHARCOAL BANN SETTS
BUFF BANN SETTS BUFF & CHARCOAL BELFAST COBBLES
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CHARCOAL BELFAST COBBLES
BUFF BELFAST COBBLES
BUFF & CHARCOAL BELFAST COBBLES TUMBLED & SPLIT COBBLES
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TULLYGLASS HOTEL, BALLYMENA
TUMBLED & SPLIT COBBLES
SILVER BANN SETTS COBBLES ON NETTS
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COBBLES ON NETTS
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 15 GRANITE KERBS
Kerbs help to add the finishing touch to driveway and garden designs and have a number of purposes:
• To form a channel where water can We stock granite kerbs in a number of drain away. sizes, finishes and colours including silver grey, buff and mid-black. Granite kerbs can • To act as a border around driveways be complimented with our range of and gardens. granite cobbles. • To act as a mowing strip along garden edges.
One of the many advantages of using granite kerbs is the fact that they are hard wearing, durable and strong; add character and something completely unique to your home.
Size (1000mm lengths) Finish Alshar Silver Alshar Buff Alshar Charcoal 150mm x 75mm Flamed 3 3 200mm x 100mm Flamed 3 200mm x 100mm Natural Split & Pineappled 3 3 200mm x 125mm Natural Split & Pineappled 3 3 200mm x 125mm Flamed 3 3
Size (2000mm lengths) Finish Alshar Silver Alshar Buff Alshar Charcoal 200mm x 75mm Flamed 3 3
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...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 17 NATURAL STONE PATIOS
When you’ve chosen to use natural stone for your patio area, you really have chosen the best that nature has to offer.
Over the past few years, we have sourced sized flags making your area look a number of natural stones to meet the bigger, or uniform sizes leaving needs of the market of Northern Ireland. the area more modern. As well as This ranges from granites, limestones, a range of sizes, we have a selection sandstones and yorkstone. of colours to choose from.
Natural stone is naturally hard wearing All of our natural stone patio products and is jointed in such a way that it is can be complimented by our step ranges, maintenance free as it can be. kerbs and cobbles. The options are vast.
We can offer you a wide range of different layouts for patio areas, including random
ALSHAR BUFF
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ALSHAR ROSE
ALSHAR SILVER
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ALSHAR BLACK
ALSHAR BUFF
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BLACK LIMESTONE
ALSHAR BUFF
ALSHAR CHARCOAL
ALSHAR SILVER
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 21 BANNSIDE PORCELAIN
In 2016, Gibson Paving have introduced Bannside Porcelain to our range of materials, both on a supply only basis, and supply and fit.
Bannside Porcelain is a high performance paving material, which can be used both on your inside floors and your outside patios.
Bannside Porcelain flags allow little to no absorption rate, ultimately providing COFFEE brilliant stain resistance, and leaving minimal room for moss and algae to grow. In the long term, this means little maintenance is required to keep your patio looking as good as the day it was installed.
With a range of colours and sizes to choose from, this material will appeal to a lot of SAND people.
WALNUT
ANTRAZITE PINE CHROME
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Private House, Londonderry Private House, Randalstown
EBONY
Balmoral Show
PLATINUM
Private House, Waterfoot
ANTRAZITE WALNUT
Private House, Magherafelt Private House, Templepatrick
AMBER PLATINUM
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 23 YORKSTONE PATIOS
Yorkstone has been one of the nations favourite choice of paving stone for a large number of years, and used largely in places like Trafalgar Square in London. We have figured that yorkstone is hard to go past the beauty of equally as beautiful in smaller areas this natural stone. like your patio. • Available in buffs and blue greys. • Available in tumbled and sawn With its outstanding technical properties, finishes. this stone was originally supplied as a hand split riven paving, but now with modern • Available in a range of sizes to techniques, it is mainly supplied sawn or compliment any project. tumbled. With a proven record of durability, longevity, strength and slip resistance, it is
YORKSTONE COBBLES Private House, Moorfields
Private House, Belfast
Private House, Moorfields
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Gibson Paving understand that everyone has different tastes, budgets and individual requirements.
With having the knowledge available in the industry, we can mix and match using only the best products to enhance your home.
We can give you many options including paving blocks, polished flags and textured flags. We can help you to choose the best product to suit your home, whilst advising you of the product to give you the minimal maintenance.
Most products can be viewed at our display area in Portglenone.
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 25 PAVED DRIVEWAYS
Gibson Paving have specialized in domestic driveways for the last 30 years. It is an important part of our work to create new driveways for customers who desire the superior finish to a paved driveway.
Paving blocks are a great choice to enhance “We could not have made the progress we the appearance of any environment and help have without you and your team. Your input to increase the value of your home. Paved and evening visits were very much appreciated driveways blend perfectly with lawns and and we cannot thank you enough. We, this spring planted areas, and is no doubt an ideal choice and summer, have an outdoor living space which for driveways is already being heavily utilised by both adults and children.” With a range of materials available from a number of suppliers, there is so much to choose from. We can supply and install anything from paving blocks to flags to natural stone products.
There is most definitely a product to meet every customers need and budget requirements.
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...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 27 COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCTS l COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCTS At Gibson Paving, we offer a range of accessories to compliment your home and its surroundings.
• Granite Gateposts: Available in 3 colours – charcoal, silver and buff.
• Decorative Stone: Decorative stone and pebbles can be used to enhance water features and garden displays. We have a range of decorative stones and pebbles readily available.
• Garden Furniture: We have a limited stock of granite furniture: • Granite Tables with seat surrounds • Summer Seats • Water Features • Flower Pots • Patio Tables in a range of colours
• Internal Granite Window Sills: We have a limited stock of internal window sills available in a range of colours, all at 2400mm in length.
• Screened Topsoil • Drainage Channels • Quoin Stones • Aluminium Edging
28 WWW.GIBSONPAVING.CO.UK l ACCESSORIES & DESIGN SERVICES ACCESSORIES • Jointing Materials: Specialist Jointing Compound - This jointing compound is used to joint all our natural stone projects including steps, kerbs, patios and cobbles.
• Kiln Dried Sand
• Granite Dust
• Glue
• Recessed Manhole Covers
• Diamond Tip Blades
• Specialist Sealants & Cleaners We stock sealers which protect and enhance We also stock a range of stain removal products. For natural stone and paving by creating an invisible further information, please contact our sales team for barrier against moisture and rising humidity, specific treatments. protecting against stains, including oil, grease, coffee, tea, food, general dirt, mould and mildew.
DESIGN SERVICE
We can offer you an independent design service, using the best products that the market has to offer.
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SPECIFICATION
Specification details can be downloaded from our website. Please contact our technical department for assistance on individual projects where product specification is required.
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 29 BESPOKE ORDERS l BESPOKE ORDERS Sometimes our customers just need something that little bit different in shape, size or colour.
We can accommodate your needs by ordering a particular product to your specification.
Drawings will be provided to you, and nothing will officially be ordered until you are completely happy. For all special order materials, a deposit of 30% is required before the order is placed with our supplier. Wait times are usually somewhere between 8-12 weeks.
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Gibson Paving are also a well established company in the commercial block paving industry throughout the UK and Ireland, and in discussions with clients regarding major projects throughout the world.
SPRUCEFIELD RETAIL
ALDI DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, LUTON AIRPORT, ENGLAND
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 31 INFORMATION l INFORMATION Guidelines for Concrete Paving
Product Maintenance: Block Paving Sealer: Tyre marks and oil spills are emphasised a lot on Block paving sealer has been developed to combat lightly coloured paving blocks or flags. These light the constant problems of staining and weed coloured materials will require more maintenance growth, and also to enhance the colour of your if you want the overall appearance retained. paved area.
General Cleaning: Sealant is sprayed or rolled onto the block paving Deciding to install paving is a long term investment and forms a film on top of the paving whilst and to maintain its appearance, periodic cleaning hardening the top layer of jointing sand. is essential. It is recommended by suppliers that paving is cleaned 2-3 times per year. Disclaimer: General dirt can be removed and kept away by Whilst Gibson Paving Ltd does not manufacture any regular brushing. When dirt has become ingrained concrete products, the warranty of such products will onto the paving surface, then scrubbing with soap be subject to each manufactures terms and conditions. and water will usually help to restore the surface. Gibson Paving Ltd cannot accept responsibility for However, some dulling and ageing can be expected natural occurrences. over time.
If you decide to use a power hose to clean your paving, it is essential that you know that it is likely to remove jointing sand which will need to be replaced after cleaning. Excessive power washing may damage your paving in time.
Efflorescence: Efflorescence is a white crystalline deposit that may naturally occur on the surface of concrete products. Over time, efflorescence will gradually wash away by rain and weathering. More details of this can be found on the manufacturer’s website.
Weeds: Large weeds on the surface of paving should be removed by hand and the area treated with a weed killer to kill the root. Smaller weeds can be treated directly with weed killer and should begin to die within a few days. The manufacturers’ instructions should always be followed when using weed killing solutions.
32 WWW.GIBSONPAVING.CO.UK l INFORMATION Guidelines for Natural Stone All natural stone products are porous and are subject to a variation in colour and density. These variations cannot be controlled nor can the colour of the natural stone be guaranteed at any time. Regular inspections and installation methods aim to ensure your natural stone products are as uniform in size and thickness as possible.
Product Suitability: at a 30 degree angle and never point directly at Our natural stone is suitable for many the jointing. applications, some different than others. We have 30 years experience, and take pride in guiding Please note that Gibson Paving cannot be held customers towards the most suitable product for responsible for the possible side effects or damage their application. If you have any doubts on the caused by contamination or application of some suitability of our product for your project, please chemically based products that come in contact contact our office. with the natural stone.
Colours & Sizes: Weathering: The colours shown in this literature are as accurate As with all exposed materials, natural stone will as modern photography and printing processes weather over time. The extent of the weathering allow. We strongly recommend that colours are of your product is dependant upon many factors judged on the actual materials and samples, to such as the location of your granite, weather acknowledge the diversity in colours, markings and conditions and degree of exposure. textures. We recommend that material is taken from each package on site, and mixed together to Sealing: ensure the right overall colour. Sealing of granite can help to reduce staining such as coffee and wine. Gibson Paving can provide a Ethical Trading: sealer if required. The manufacturer’s instructions Gibson Paving is committed to practicing a strict should always be followed when using sealant. code of ethics. Our suppliers around the world are visited regularly and monitored to ensure that they are ethical in everything they do. Visitations Disclaimer: are carried out to ensure operations, labour, wages Natural stone may have a variation in colour and health and safety are all of high standard. throughout - Gibson Paving Ltd cannot accept responsibility for Aftercare & Cleaning: this natural occurrence. Regular maintenance is required to keep the overall appearance of any surface in pristine condition. It is recommended that your granite area is kept free from leaves and natural dirt. This will ultimately help to keep your area clean for longer. Granite stone paving should be cleaned approximately twice per year, especially in the autumn season. To clean your granite area, it is recommended that initially, a stiff strong brush is used to scrub off excess dirt followed by using a mild soap and hot water.
If the above does not work, there is the option of power washing your area. For the best results when using a power washer, point the power hose
...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 33 THROUGHOUT THE YEAR l THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Throughout the year, you can find us exhibiting at a number of exhibition shows.
We also attend a number of small agricultural shows throughout the country - give us a call to see if we’re attending your local show.
Self Build Show, Belfast >
Balmoral Show, Lisburn >
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...THE COMPLETE PAVING SOLUTION 35 Display Area & Office: Gibson Paving Ltd, 61 Townhill Road, Portglenone. Co. Antrim. BT44 8AG. Northern Ireland T: 028 2582 1976 F: 028 2582 2277 E: [email protected] by www.devinedesignni.com