New for 2010

This is one of the most exciting times of the year for us here at Simply Paving, the launch of the new brochures and for most of us, a first glimpse of the new products for the upcoming season.

Both Bradstone and StoneFlair look to have been busy developing new lines and there really are some stunning products available in 2010…

One particularly eye-catching product is Bradstone’s New Panache an exciting addition to their already established Panache paving range, New Panache takes style to a new level with its contemporary colours, not to mention a surface that sparkles in the sunlight.

New Panache arrives with three shades White, Black and Silver Grey each with two finishes, Ground and Textured allowing for endless design possibilities and guaranteed individuality.

New Panache also comes coated with Bradstone’s surface protection to ease cleaning and boasts excellent eco-credentials with its high recycled content of 83% for the White shade and 64% in the Black and Silver Grey.

StoneFlair have launched an equally stylish product for 2010, Purestone Waddington Fell, with very reassuring eco-credentials of its own.

With its soft subtle hues, smooth even surface and sawn edges, the British sourced Purestone Waddington Fell is a beautiful looking and stylish natural sandstone patio paving slab, sure to enhance any patio or garden design. But it’s more than just a pretty face.

In fact, Purestone Waddington Fell has achieved a world first: it’s the only certified responsibly sourced natural stone anywhere on the planet. It’s your assurance that the stone has been produced in a totally ethical and responsible manner, with the impact of operations minimised during the process.

StoneFlair have also made an exciting addition to the very popular Yorkvale range with Yorkvale EcoPave, an authentic yet cost-effective alternative to natural stone, manufactured using up to 85% recycled aggregate to offer the eco gardener a genuinely sustainable product. As StoneFlair state “Past inspiration, environmental consideration”.

In addition to these superb new patio products, there are a number of new domestic driveway products available in 2010. Many of these products are 65mm-80mm so are also suitable for commercial applications.

These include Bradstone’s Parliament block paving with glinting highlights of exposed granite and complementary shades for stunning effect.

Why not take a look at the elegant but durable Bradstone Vianova, a contemporary polished block paving containing the highest quality basalt and granite aggregate, or if it’s a more traditional feel that you’re after try Bradstone’s EcoPave, with exposed Cornish granite aggregate providing a subtle sparkle and a weathered appearance for visual appeal coupled with eco-credentials.

Also new to the Bradstone block paving range are Andover Textured and Andover Washed. Available in Charcoal, Cream and Silver Grey shades, Cornish aggregate gives Andover Textured a finely textured quality finish. Whilst Andover Washed is a premium quality paving block containing at least 50% recycled materials and gives a more understated contemporary finish. Subtly textured, try combining both of the complementary shades of Anthracite Charcoal and Silver Grey for stunning effect.

Finally, why not have a truly “green” driveway, with the launch of Bradstone’s superb Grassgrid, with over 50% recycled content, Grassgrid block paving combines natural looking hard standing areas for vehicles with great green credentials.

All in all, there are some very impressive products on offer for 2010, if you’d like more information on these or any of our other products, check out our website or contact the office on 0800 032 6306.

And the winner is…

After scores of entries and hundreds of photographs, Simply Paving are delighted to announce the results of our 2009 Autumn / Winter competition.

The winner taking the first prize of £500 is Miss Lyndsey Durose from Ilkeston, Derbyshire with this superb entry showing StoneFlair’s Purestone Granite in both Arctic Grey and Graphite colours.

The level of workmanship demonstrated in the job is extraordinary, fully realising the potential of this stunning product. The combination of the two colours is both classic and contemporary, whilst the product has been expertly laid using the three available sizes.

Our five runners up, each winning a prize of £100 are:

Mr Ian Rivers from Hamilton, Leicestershire with StoneFlair’s Purestone Polished Sandstone in Ivory.

Mr Nicholas McCafferty from Kettering, Northamptonshire with Bradstone’s Cobble Carpet Stones in Rustic Red.

Mr Ian Hughes from Bishampton, Worcestershire with Bradstone’s Natural Limestone in Cotswold.

Mr Kieran Cleary from Marlborough, Wiltshire with StoneFlair’s Moorland Walling in Autumn Brown.

Mr Robert Jack from Rugby Warwickshire with Bradstone’s Textured Paving and Circle in Buff. 

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who entered the competition. The entries were all of an incredibly high standard and we here at Simply Paving had a very tough time reaching our decision. 

Make sure you keep an eye out for more fantastic competitions from Simply Paving over the coming months.

What a transformation!

Just take a look at what you could achieve with a bit of careful planning, a few friends and an odd weekends work… 

With little or no previous landscaping experience, the customer from County Durham, designed and built this beautiful patio area for his father-in-law.  

Using StoneFlair’s Purestone Polished Ivory in a mix of three sizes, the customer has transformed a once generic suburban garden into a chic, contemporary extension of the living space. 

“I’m not a professional landscaper and this is only the second patio I have laid… the garden project was completed by myself and a few unskilled friends on weekends.” 

Obviously delighted with the result, the customer created a 360 degree tour, which I think you’ll agree, demonstrates what a dramatic difference has been made to the rear of the property.

Protect your investment.

How’s the patio look? If you’re in the process of laying a new patio or if you’ve recently had one laid, we’re sure you’re very happy with it.

You’ve probably spent a considerable amount of time, money and effort to get it looking as good as it does… why let anything spoil it?

Produced by Signo, a leading specialist in surface protection technology, Simply Paving are pleased to offer two sealants designed to keep your patio looking like new.

Both Flexiguard and their Eco-friendly Stone and Paving Protector are water based sealants that will help protect any of our porous products.

Unsealed / Sealed

The molecules of the Signo sealants bond permanently with the grain of the stone / paving, and create an invisible barrier which prevents contaminants from getting into the surface of the product. Once applied you can’t even tell it’s there. 

The surface of your paving will generally remain much cleaner than a non-treated surface, and cleaning can be carried out by a hose spray from waist height when needed.  As their sealants help prevent algae growth, you will avoid hours of cleaning stubborn and slippery moss and green growth, especially in shaded areas.

Most importantly, as both sealants are water based they are completely environmentally friendly.

Simply Paving Joins the Landscape Juice Network

Simply Paving are delighted to announce we are now members of the Landscape Juice Network.

Although very new to the network, we can already see it’s going to prove an invaluable tool. With over 800 members and an average of 1.5 new members every day, LJN is an incredibly fast growing source of knowledge from all areas of the landscaping industry.

When registered with the site, you will have access to hundreds of blogs, the discussion forum and an array of media resources including images and video clips.

The discussion forum is key to the Landscape Juice Network; whether you have a question or query regarding landscaping matters or simply have something to say, look no further.

Launched in 2008, creator, Philip Voice aims to grow the site  organically as an aid to garden and landscaping businesses: “The point about my network is ‘real’ relationships benefiting real situations. I have made the point before that the information that is available here today, may not become of use for another six months. I do not mind if you pop in once in a blue moon providing, that when you are here, you are getting something back for your time.”

Why not also check out Phil’s blog @ landscapejuice.com.

Simply Trader Case Study, TVG Landscaping

TVG Landscaping provide landscape design, build and maintenance, to both commercial and private customers. They are full members of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) and the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) both of which promote excellence within the industry. They have also been approved by the West Sussex Trading Standards “Buy With Confidence” team.

TVG Landscaping are based in Worthing, Sussex and cover East and West Sussex, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire. They operate with several teams of skilled and experienced landscape contractors, who are able to offer expertise in landscaping services, with both a professional and personal service. Capable of design, build and maintenance for landscaping projects large and small; from regular maintenance of a small suburban garden to a 4 acre country estate.

To find out more about TVG Landscaping check out their site or view the full list of Simply Traders operating in your local area safe, in the knowledge that they come recommended from satisfied Simply Paving customers.

Anyone recommend a builder?

With over 30,000 customers in just 4 years, we’re constantly asked if we can recommend builders or landscapers who can install our paving products. 

As a result of this demand, Simply Paving have launched Simply Traders, a network of landscapers, patio and driveway installers.

Simply Traders offers our customers the chance to search for their nearest tradesman; you can read personal recommendations for landscapers and see pictures of their previous work, safe in the knowledge that they come recommended from satisfied Simply Paving customers.

If you’re a customer and would like to see our list of traders, check out the site…

If you’re a trader and are interested in being listed on our site, all we need from you is:

• One or more photos of a job you have completed using products supplied by us
• A testimonial from one of your happy customers
• Some information about your company
• Full contact details to be listed on our site.

If you’d like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0800 032 6306 or email our traders contact.

Bradstone Woburn Rumbled Block Paving

BRADSTONE WOBURN RUMBLED RUSTIC NOW ON SPECIAL OFFER!

Bradstone’s Woburn Rumbled is a distinctive cobble style paving that has a rumbled finish giving the block a softer surface and more rounded edges to complement any style of home, from cottage charm to super chic.

With five shades and three sizes, you have plenty of scope for laying patterns (you can even incorporate a Woburn Rumbled Circle!).

As one of the more popular colours in the range, Simply Paving are now offering Bradstone’s Woburn Rumbled Rustic at the discounted price of just £18.00 (inc. VAT) per square metre, and what’s more, as these products are supplied in full pack quantities, delivery is free.*

If you’d like any help working out what quantities you require for your driveway, just give the office a call on 0800 032 6306 or send us an email.

*Delivery is free on orders with full packs except for deliveries to the postcodes AB, DD, IV, KW, PH and PA

Where can I park the helicopter?

Unfortunately, considering the number of orders we actually take, we rarely get to see the completed project, let alone see the paving being put to good use.

However, back in early 2008, a customer from East Lothian placed an order for a Yorkvale Silver Black 3 Ring Circle. Whilst placing the order, the customer and our sales advisor Joanne began to chat, when they found a topic of common interest… flying. Joanne had been a member of the RAF before joining Simply Paving and the customer had an unusual feature in his back garden… a helicopter! Not what you’d expect; a water fountain or a stone statue maybe, but a helicopter? What was more intriguing was the fact that the helicopter was not for use, just for show… and the Yorkvale circle… for parking it on!

Generally, we wouldn’t recommend anything other than foot traffic and some patio furniture on such a product, however, upon explicit laying instructions from ourselves and StoneFlair, the order was placed. 

We didn’t have to wait too long before a very happy customer sent through the photographs to show the helicopter and its new home.

Needless to say, we couldn’t believe our eyes!

Buying in bulk?

Simply Paving are now pleased to offer a wide range of bulk building materials and aggregates supplied directly to site through Express Aggregates and Aggregate Supplies, both part of Aggregate Industries.

We’re more than happy to advise on costs and delivery, so why not give us a call on 0800 032 6306?

We can also supply building materials and aggregates in smaller quantities direct to your door, for more information, check out our website.