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Product catalog summary
Introduction
Thakeham has a long-standing history of over 75 years in producing garden products, specializing in paving slabs, block paving, and walling blocks using locally sourced materials from Sussex.
Paving Options
  • Regency Paving: Offers versatility with a shallow riven surface, available in multiple colors and sizes, suitable for both contemporary and traditional designs.
  • Regency Circles: Available in six colors, these circles enhance gardens with focal points or curved features.
  • Flagstone Paving: Imitates natural York stone, available in seven sizes for creating random patterns, with rustic color blends.
  • Flagstone Circles: Ideal for centerpieces or pathways, comes with a squaring-off kit.
  • Sovereign Paving: Provides an antique appearance with various sizes for traditional patterns.
  • Sussex Paving: Features a textured surface and straight sides, perfect for simple paved areas.
Walling Options
  • Rock Faced Walling: Offers double and single-sided blocks for decorative garden walls.
  • Sunwall Floral Screen Walling: Provides decorative borders with floral, square, and diamond patterns.
  • Splitstone and Cleftstone Walling: Suitable for both structural and decorative purposes, available in various colors.
Block Paving
  • Thakeham 50 & 60: Classic rectangular blocks designed for driveways, available in different thicknesses to accommodate varying traffic levels.
  • Cobblestone: Features a cobble effect with three sizes and chamfered edges.
  • Chiltington Rumbled: Known for distinctive color blends, suitable for both driveways and gardens.
Laying Patterns and Advice
Various laying patterns are recommended for different paving types, with best practices for installation including laying on a full mortar bed and pointing.
Important Information
All products are locally produced, with natural shade variations possible. De-icing salts can damage concrete surfaces. Further details are available on page 27.
Specifications
Details on paving slabs include sizes available in packs: 900 x 600mm (6), 600 x 600mm (13), 600 x 300mm (13), and 300 x 300mm (7). Laying patterns include 45º and 90º Herringbone, Stretcher Bond, Basket Weave, and Random Stretcher Bond.
Important Information
  • Cleaning: High-pressure washers are not recommended for wet cast paving.
  • Colour: Variations are normal; samples should be checked before purchase.
  • De-icing Salts: Should not be used on concrete products.
  • Efflorescence: A temporary phenomenon that does not affect performance.
  • Health and Safety: Use gloves, eye protection, and dust masks when handling and cutting products.
Laying Block Paving
  • Planning: Check foundation suitability and plan for drainage.
  • Groundwork: Dig to required depth and compact subbase.
  • Edge Restraints: Use firm edge restraints to prevent movement.
  • Screeding: Compact sand layer to 50mm depth.
  • Laying: Mix blocks from different packs for color consistency.
  • Vibrating: Use kiln dried sand and vibrate to settle and level.
Laying a Patio
  • Planning: Decide on slab sizes and layout.
  • Preparation: Ensure proper drainage and subbase preparation.
  • Laying: Use a full mortar bed and check levels frequently.
  • Pointing: Use a semi-dry mortar mix for joints.
Other Products
Thakeham offers Calxite and Teklite concrete blocks with standard compressive strengths of 7.3N/mm², available in various sizes and finishes.
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Gardens and Driveways Range www.thakeham.co.uk

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Welcom e to Thakeham For over 75 years we have been producing and supplying an evolving range of garden products throughout the South East. We now look forward, in this brochure, to introducing you to our latest collection of paving slabs, block paving and walling blocks. And remember, as a local producer our full range of products and support is never far away. Contents Paving Regency Paving Regency Circles Flagstone Paving Flagstone Circles Regency, Grey Sovereign Paving Sussex Paving Rock Faced Walling Sunwall Floral Screen Walling Splitstone Walling Cleftstone Walling Block Paving Sunwall...

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Paving – Regency Paving® Paving – Regency Paving® Regency Paving Thakeham’s Regency Paving® is a long established quality product and is truly versatile. With its practical shallow riven surface, a wide range of colours and sizes, Regency Paving can be used to create almost any look you wish. Choose Slate or Grey to create a modern contemporary feel, Red, Yellow and Stone ‘For a contemporary or traditional look ch oose from Regency Pa ving’s wide range of colours.’ for a classical look or York for something more traditional. Regency, York Regency Stepping Stones Regency Stepping Stones are ideal...

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Paving – Regency Circles Paving – Regency Circles Regency Circles Regency Circles are available in a number of sizes and offer an exciting extension to the Regency range. Available in all six Regency colours, a circle can be used to add an interesting focal point to your garden or to create curved features within your design. Regency Circles are made to order. Regency, Slate and Grey Regency Squaring-Off Kit The Regency Squaring-Off Kit allows you to incorporate the 2 ring circle into a paved area, helping you to create a good sized patio with an eye catching feature. Regency, Grey Sizes Available...

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Paving – Flagstone Paving – Flagstone Flagstone Paving Flagstone Riven Edge Paving successfully reproduces and captures the elegance of natural York stone. The colours, surface textures and edge details have been carefully selected to suit the regional character of traditional gardens. Flagstone Paving is available in seven different sizes, permitting a random laying pattern in keeping with the style of classic stone flagging. Flagstone, Autumn Flagstone 7.3m2 Patio Pack Designed to make planning your patio easy and economical, our Flagstone Patio Pack contains all the slabs you require to cover...

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Paving – Flagstone Circles Paving – Flagstone Circles Flagstone Circles Flagstone circles can be used to add an interesting centrepiece to your garden, or used to create curved pathways and steps within your design. A Flagstone Squaring-Off Kit is also available, so you can incorporate the 3 ring circle into your patio. Flagstone, Weathered Old York Flagstone Pathways A series of authentically detailed Flagstone Stepping Stones, available in two patterns, can be used for pathways. Alternatively, use a combination of circle segments to create winding paths. Flagstone, York (Left: Pattern A, Right:...

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Paving – Sovereign Paving® Paving – Sovereign Paving® Sovereign Paving With its antique colours and hand tooled textures, Sovereign Paving® successfully captures the smooth timeworn look of chancery settings. Furthermore, its wide range of sizes allows traditional random laying patterns to be followed, adding to the authenticity of this premium product. Sovereign, Gold Sovereign 7.3m2 & 10.9m2 Patio Packs Sovereign Patio Packs are available in two sizes. The 10.9m2 Patio Pack contains a combination of four different sizes, whilst the smaller 7.3m2 Patio Pack contains three sizes. Each can be...

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Paving – Sussex Paving Paving – Sussex Paving Sussex Paving Sussex Paving offers a practical alternative to traditional riven paving. With its textured surface, straight sides and one size format, a simple attractive paved area can easily be created by both the DIY enthusiast and professional alike. Sussex, York Design Idea Use panels of paving bordered with block paving to add interest when using one size of paving. Alternatively, use different colours together to form borders or features. Sussex, Yellow Sizes Available Other Information ‘Try som eth ing different with Sussex Pa ving’s su btle...

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Splitstone Walling Rock Faced Walling Colours and Sizes Rock Faced, Grey Attractive walls in a variety of designs can Splitstone, Grey, Red and Yellow Splitstone is manufactured in one handy size. be economically constructed with Thakeham It has the additional benefit of being faced on double sided and single sided Rock Faced Blocks. both sides with a tapered edge. Splitstone is a These are ideally suited for the construction machine pressed unit which gives it the strength of decorative garden walls, dwarf walls, to be used in structural applications such as Sun Red terraced walls and garden...

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Walling - Caps and Coping Block Paving 6” Cleftstone Coping, Cream Cast Stone Cast Stone Coping Wall Coping Cast Stone Coping (Double Weathered) Size: 18 x 12” Wall Coping (Double Weathered) Wall Coping (Single Weathered) Colours: Grey, Stone, Weathered Old York Block Pa ving ‘A u niqu e ch oice of styles and colours for th e driveway and th e garden too.’ Colours: Red, Cream, Grey N.B. Handmade Caps and Coping are manufactured in a semi-dry mix, care should therefore be taken in handling them to avoid damage. For your nearest supplier tel: 01903 742 381 or visit www.thakeham.co.uk Top Left:...

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Thakeham 50 & 60 are classic rectangular Cobblestone is a unique product and an block paving. This most popular block paving interesting variation on standard rectangular is laid, in numerous interesting patterns, block paving. Its three sizes and chamfered throughout the nation’s driveways. Block Paving – Thakeham 50 & 60 edge creates an attractive cobble effect. Block Paving – Cobblestone This offers a fresh look to both modern and Thakeham 50 is 50mm thick and suitable traditional surroundings. for most lightly trafficked domestic uses, whereas for heavier vehicles, 60mm thick Cobblestone...

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