'Flip & Clip' no dig

In certain situations, it may be appropriate to dispense with a conventional base when installing Gridforce pavers.  If the existing ground is grass covered, largely undamaged, reasonably even and considered to be suitably free draining, then the ‘Flip & Clip’ method can be adopted, utilising the Park 30 and Park 40 pavers (we can advise on which is suitable).  Customers should be aware that ‘Flip & Clip’ is not suitable for heavily and/or frequently used installations as this will effect grass establishment.

Preparation

No real preparation is required although it is advisable to cut the grass short.

Laying the Gridforce Park Pavers

The pavers arrive on site on pallets and stacked in layers of 4 pre-connected pavers. Starting in the left hand corner of the site, turn a panel of pre-connected pavers upside down and lay it on the grass.  You can check correct orientation by ensuring that the word ‘inovgreen’ (on the flat horizontal bars) appears upside down (see diagram).

Take next panel of pavers, correctly orientate, line up edge with first panel and apply foot pressure to complete connection.  Continue laying panels ahead and to the right.  If required, pavers can be easily cut with a saw.  Should it be necessary to separate individual pavers from panels, apply foot pressure to left side pavers and pull up right side pavers from the bottom,  i.e.  ’unzip’ pavers. 

When laying is complete, use a vibrating roller to key pavers into the ground.  If possible, leave the pavers around 10mm proud of the ground – this will allow the grass to breathe and aid growth.