Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsAZEK ManualsOutdoors8 in. x 8 in. Olive Composite Standard Paver Grid System (4 Pavers and 1 Grid)

Installation Guidelines

EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION

AZEK Pavers will expand and contract with temperature change (similar to other composite materials). Below is a table with mea-

sures to account for this expansion.

APPLICATION LANDSCAPE PAVER PERMEABLE PAVER RESURFACING PAVER

FLAT ROOF

• Leave 1” gap between all damageable protrusions

• Leave 1/2” gap between rigid protrusions

N/A

• Below 70˚F, leave a 5/8” gap between all protrusions.

• Above 70˚F, leave a 1/2” gap between all protrusions

LANDSCAPE

• Leave 1” gap between all damageable protrusions

• Place 4” concrete ribbon between pavers and

asphalt

• Leave 1” gap between all damageable protrusions

• Place 4” concrete ribbon between pavers and

asphalt

N/A

RESURFACE

N/A N/A

• Below 70˚F, leave a 5/8” gap between all protrusions.

• Above 70˚F, leave a 1/2” gap between all protrusions

ALL

APPLICATIONS

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INSTALLING GRIDS AND PAVERS

INSTALLING INSTALLATION GRIDS

REMINDER: Installation grids must be orientated to allow the pattern of pavers to interlock grids in both directions.

Please see back cover for more information.

•Beginlayinggridsfromthestartingpointofyourchoice.

oUsuallyupagainstastructure,orthelongeststraightrun.

•Layoutapproximately10gridstomakeroomtoinstallpavers.

•Aspaversarebroughtoverandinstalled,thegridsfromthose

paverswillcontinuouslybelaidoutacrosstheinstall.

•Gridscanbecuttotwiththesamecuttingtoolsusedforthe

pavers (e.g. mitre saw or jigsaw).

o If the ending grid is less than 4”, cut off 4” or 8” of the grid before it,

so the ending grids can be longer and will connect into the install

with overlapping pavers (e.g. instead of a 16” grid and a 3” grid,

create an 8” grid and an 11” grid). See example at right.

3” Grid16” Grid

8” Grid11” Grid

Oneexampleofcuttinggridsforoptimallayout

AZEK Pavers should be installed in accordance with the local building codes and the installation guidelines included below. AZEK

BuildingProducts,Inc.acceptsnoliabilityorresponsibilityfortheimproperinstallationofthisproduct.AZEKPaversmaynotbe

suitableforeveryapplicationanditisthesoleresponsibilityoftheinstallertobesurethatAZEKPaversareatfortheintended

use.Sinceallinstallationsareunique,itisalsotheinstaller’sresponsibilitytodeterminespecicrequirementsforeachatroof

application.AZEKBuildingProductsrecommendsthatallapplicationsbereviewedbyalicensedarchitect,engineerorlocalbuild-

ingofcialpriortoinstallation.

 Pages1-3 BasicinformationonlayingAZEKPaversanddesigningaprojectforallapplications

Pages 4 - 5 Flat Roof Application

Pages 6 - 8 Non-Permeable Landscape Application

Pages 9 - 10 Permeable Landscape Application

Page 11 Deck Resurfacing Application

Page 12 Concrete Resurfacing Application

IMPORTANT: Installation of AZEK Pavers is not recommended under the following conditions:

•Donotinstallwherestanding,above-groundwaterconditionsareanticipated.Propersubbasegradingandother

storm-water management designs should prevent the appearance of water at grade-level. In areas where small

poolingoccurs,adhesivecanbeusedtoafxthepaverstothegridstoincreaseinstallationintegrity.

•Donotinstallwherehighvolumevehicletrafcisexpected(e.g.crosswalk).AZEKPaversaredesignedforlow

volume,lowspeedvehicletrafc(e.g.driveways,parkinglots).

•Donotinstallforuseasarepit.Grillsandrebowlsmaybeusedwhenplacedoveraremattopreventany

damage from burning embers.

Please call AZEK Customer Service at (612) 234-8958 or visit our Support Center at support.azekpavers.com.

•SafetyGlasses,Gloves,EarPlugs

•Marker

•HandDolly

•Edging

•CaulkingGun

•Adhesive-forrecommendedtypes,

azekpavers.com/gluing

•UtilityKnife

•JigsaworMiterSaw

o 5-6 tpi jigsaw blade

o 10” 24 tooth mitre saw blade

o 12” 32 tooth mitre saw blade

o azekpavers.com/cutting

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

NOTE:Someitemsareapplicationspecic

•LandscapeApplicationsOnly

o 4’ Level

o Broom

o Shovel

o Metal Spikes

oHandorVibratoryPlateCompactor

o (2) 3/4” Pieces of Conduit

Summary of content (7 pages)

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ALL APPLICATIONS Installation Guidelines AZEK Pavers should be installed in accordance with the local building codes and the installation guidelines included below. AZEK Building Products, Inc. accepts no liability or responsibility for the improper installation of this product. AZEK Pavers may not be suitable for every application and it is the sole responsibility of the installer to be sure that AZEK Pavers are a fit for the intended use.
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Installation Guidelines ALL APPLICATIONS Installation Guidelines Page 2 of 3 Page 3 of 3 Choose Pattern: AZEK Pavers can be installed in a multitude of different patterns and combinations. Designs can include small and large repeating patterns. Some example patterns are provided below: LAY DOWN AZEK PAVERS • Bring stacks of pavers on the grids over to the starting point. • Empty pavers off of the grid.
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Installation Guidelines FLAT ROOF APPLICATION Installation Guidelines Page 1 of 2 FLAT ROOF APPLICATION Page 2 of 2 IMPORTANT: AZEK Pavers are a luxurious, low-maintenance covering that installs over an existing or new flat roof. AZEK Pavers are not a structural replacement for flat roof surfaces, and are not suited for all flat roof applications. Please consider wind-uplift and fire rating guidelines, along with the weight capacity of the roof when designing a project.
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Installation Guidelines NON-PERMEABLE Installation Guidelines LANDSCAPE APPLICATION NON-PERMEABLE LANDSCAPE APPLICATION Page 1 of 3 SITE PLANNING AND MARKING IMPORTANT: Locate Utilities. Prior to beginning the installation, ensure all underground utilities (e.g. electrical lines, phone lines, water lines) have been properly located and identified.
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Installation Guidelines NON-PERMEABLE Installation Guidelines LANDSCAPE APPLICATION Page 3 of 3 PERMEABLE LANDSCAPE APPLICATION Page 1 of 2 INSTALL EDGING Edge Restraints: AZEK Pavers require the use of an edge restraint around the perimeter. Edge restraints help keep the installation from moving, and perimeter pavers from tipping off the grid. The edging is generally staked down using 10 inch stakes, one every 6 to 12 inches. Plastic, aluminum, or concrete edging will work.
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Installation Guidelines PERMEABLE LANDSCAPE APPLICATION Installation Guidelines Page 2 of 2 TAMPING PAVERS AND JOINT FILL The final steps to finish up the installation are tamping and sweeping chip rock between the pavers. This will even out small undulations and lock the pavers into place. Tamp (Compact) Pavers: Prior to sweeping chip rock between the pavers, use a vibratory plate compactor or a hand tamper to work the pavers into the bedding layer.
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Installation Guidelines CONCRETE RESURFACING APPLICATION Page 1 of 1 SUB-STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS AZEK Pavers are designed to cover an existing hardscape free from major undulations. AZEK Pavers will contour to the surface in which they are resting, and will reflect any imperfections. the following techniques can be used to reduce undulations: • A self-leveling concrete or similar product can be used to fill in any low areas. • High areas can be knocked down and evened out to create a smooth surface.