Marking slate is used to mark block paving, flagstones and slabwork for cutting during installations or repairs. The “cutting-in” is typically with the use of a diamond tipped saw as opposed to a block splitter. Such cutting can produce extreme dusty and dirty conditions therefore making it essential that to mark block paving, slabs or flagstones clearly and precisely enough to allow an effective and accurate cutting to take place. Blocks will still need to be marked when using a block splitter but the clarity of the line is not as essential.
The disadvantages of some methods for marking paving:
· Pencils (wear quickly on rough surfaces and don’t effectively mark
old or dirty blocks commonly found when repairing paving).
· Chalk (Can't produce a defined enough line and loss of accuracy
has an unfortunate knack of just disappearing completely when on site).
· Marker pen (nibs wear out to quickly and not to be trusted to work in the dirty
conditions of paving repair and wet conditions).
· Trowel or steel edge (doesn’t produce a clear enough line).
Through our own practise, trial and error when installing and repairing Block Paving Maintenance have found marker slate or to give it the true manufacturers name "Pavers Marker" to best suit our needs for marking blocks paving prior to cutting in.
The advantages we have found over other methods weve tried are:
- Robust and tough enough to withstand building site conditions.
- Long lasting and durable to last through many installations.
- Produces a clearly defined marked line.
- Different colours available allowing a contrast against coloured blocks.
- Suitable for use in all conditions both wet and dry.
- Works as effectively on old and dirty block paving and slabs as well as new.
- No matter what kind of abuse its given it will always reappear at the bottom of the tool bucket.!
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