AZEK Pavers User Manual
TRIM MOULDING DECK PORCH RAIL PAVERS
AZEK Pavers
Install Guide
Installation Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 2
Tools Required ....................................................................................................................... 2
Working with AZEK Pavers ................................................................................................. 3
Installation Instructions - All Applications ................................................................... 4-8
Installation Instructions - Flat Roof ............................................................................. 9-10
Installation Instructions - Deck Resurfacing .............................................................. 11-12
Installation Instructions - Concrete Resurfacing .......................................................... 13
Installation Instructions - Non-Permeable Applications ........................................14-18
Installation Instructions - Permeable Applications ................................................19-20
Installation Instructions - Bullnose and Transition Pavers ................................... 21-22
Installation Guidelines
Visit www.azek.com/azek-deck/installation/ to view AZEK installation videos.
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 t for the intended use. Since all installations are unique, it is also
the installer’s responsibility to determine specic requirements for each application. AZEK Building Products
recommends that all applications be reviewed by a licensed architect, engineer or local building
ofcial prior to installation.
Tools Required
NOTE: Some items are application specic
• Landscape Applications Only
• Hammer
• 4' Level
• Broom
• Shovel
• Metal Spikes
• Hand or Vibratory Plate Compactor
• (2) 3/4" Pieces of Conduit
• Safety Glasses, Gloves,
Ear Plugs
• Marker
• Hand Dolly
• Edging
• Caulking Gun
• Adhesive - for
recommended types,
www.azek.com/
gluingpavers
• Utility Knife
• Jigsaw or Miter Saw
• 5-6 tpi jigsaw blade
• 10" 24 tooth mitre saw
blade
• 12" 32 tooth mitre saw
blade
• www.azek.com/cutting
pavers
STOP! Read this section before you start!
For most current care and cleaning, technical information and more, visit www.azek.com.
• 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 afx the pavers to the grids to increase
installation integrity.
• Do not install where high volume vehicle trafc
is expected (e.g. crosswalk). AZEK Pavers are
designed for low volume, low speed vehicle
trafc (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.
• Failure to install AZEK Pavers in accordance
with applicable building codes and this
Installation Guide may lead to personal injury,
affect product performance and void the
product warranty.
Please call AZEK Customer Service at
1-877-ASK-AZEK or visit our Support Center at
www.AZEK.com
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Working with AZEK Pavers
Extreme Heat Warning
Be aware of excessive heat on the surface of
AZEK products from external sources, such as but
not limited to, re or reection of sunlight from
energy-efcient window products. Low-emissivity
(Low-E) glass can potentially harm AZEK
products. Low-E glass is designed to prevent
passive heat gain within a structure and can cause
unusual heat build-up on exterior surfaces. This
extreme elevation of surface temperatures, which
exceeds that of normal exposure, can possibly
cause AZEK products to melt, sag, warp, discolor,
increase expansion/contraction, and accelerate
weathering.
Current or potential AZEK customers that have
concerns about possible damage by Low-E glass
should contact the manufacturer of the product
which contains Low-E glass for a solution to reduce
or eliminate the effects of reected sunlight.
Excessive Construction Debris
It is important during construction, the Paver
surface stay clear from excessive build-up
of dirt, sand, and dust from tile, concrete,
landscape blocks, or any other masonry
products. If these materials are not removed
immediately, the Paver surface will become
difcult to clean and can potentially damage
the Paver's surface nish.
Do not use AZEK Pavers as a work surface.
If a build-up does occur please refer to
the Care and Cleaning section in AZEK’s
installation guide or website, AZEK.com.
Expansion and Contraction
AZEK Pavers will expand and contract with temperature change (similar to other composite materials).
Below is a table with measures to account for this expansion.
APPLICATION STANDARD PAVER PERMEABLE PAVER RESURFACING PAVER
• Leave 1" gap between all damageable
FLAT ROOF N/A
LANDSCAPE N/A
RESURFACE N/A N/A
protrusions
• Leave 1/2" gap between rigid
protrusions
• 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
• Below 70˚F, leave a 5/8" gap between
all protrusions.
• Above 70˚F, leave a 1/2" gap between
all protrusions
• Below 70˚F, leave a 5/8" gap between
all protrusions.
• Above 70˚F, leave a 1/2" gap between
all protrusions
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Installation Instructions - All Applications
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DESIGN, PATTERN & COLOR CHOICE
Calculate Square-Footage:
Measure the dimensions of the area to be resurfaced and calculate the total
square footage. Be sure to add extra to the measured square footage to
allow for scrap and to have a few extras on hand in case of future damage.
Calculate Amount of AZEK Paver Product Required:
A full grid of AZEK Pavers includes a 16.0" x 16.0" grid lled with pavers (4
to 16 pavers depending on their size). Each grid covers 1.78 square feet. To
calculate how many grids are needed, divide the total square footage of the
project by 1.78.
MEASUREMENTS REQUIRED NUMBER OF GRIDS
length x width = sq. ft.
50 sq. ft. 29 grids
100 sq. ft. 57 grids
250 sq. ft. 141 grids
500 sq. ft. 282 grids
SINGLE COLOR BLEND TWO COLOR BLEND THREE COLOR BLEND
30
(15 of each color)
58
(29 of each color)
142
(71 of each color)
282
(141 of each color)
30
(10 of each color)
57
(19 of each color)
141
(47 of each color)
282
(94 of each color)
NOTE:
AZEK Pavers
allow for
any shape
installation,
including
straight and
curved edges.
Pick Colors:
AZEK Pavers come in ve brilliant colors that can be used by themselves
or combined to create unique blends. To help select the colors for your
project, visit:
http://www.azek.com/azek-pavers/paver-colors.aspx
http://www.azek.com/idea-starters/photos-and-videos/browse-photos.aspx
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IMPORTANT:
At least one
paver must
connect two
grids in each
direction.
Installation Instructions - All Applications
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:
At least one paver must connect two grids in each direction. The
herringbone pattern does this without needing to specially orientate
the grids.
Here is how the grids must be orientated
to assure overlap in all directions for other
patterns:
Herringbone:
This is the most popular and easiest to install
pattern. Pavers will interlock grids in both
directions.
• Lay the installation grids as illustrated at left.
• Start laying pavers at the starting corner.
Basketweave:
This is the simplest installation method for a
Basketweave pattern, but it will require extra
installation grids. (Visit http://www.azek.com/
idea-starters/pavers-patterns.aspx to learn how
to install without extra grids)
• The starting paver must be laid 4" down and
4" over from the top left corner of the grid.
This will shift the pattern over and assure at
least one paver will connect two grids in both
directions.
• The leftover grid can either be trimmed off, or
a 4" border can used to ll in the extra space.
Running Bond:
This pattern will require the staggering of grids
to assure the pavers will connect them in both
directions.
• The starting paver can be laid in the top left
corner, but the next column of grids must be
staggered halfway down the starting row.
Every other column will need one half grid at
the top.
• Each half of the cut grid can be used.
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8x8, 4x8, and 4x4 Standard Paver Patterns
IMPORTANT:
At least one
paver must
connect two
grids in each
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:
At least one paver must connect two grids in each direction.
direction.
STARTING CORNER STARTING CORNER
STARTING CORNER STARTING CORNER
Plain Weave:
• 8 x 8 - 57.1%
• 4 x 8 - 28.6%
• 4 x 4 - 14.3%
• Lay the installation grids as illustrated at left.
• Start laying pavers at the starting corner.
• Compatible with 4" and 8" soldier course borders.
Block Lattice:
• 8 x 8 - 44.4%
• 4 x 8 - 44.4%
• 4 x 4 - 11.1%
• Lay the installation grids as illustrated at left.
• Start laying pavers at the starting corner.
• Perimeter 8" x 8" pavers can be replaced with
4" x 8" pavers to create an 8" soldier course
border.
STARTING CORNER STARTING CORNER
Soldiered:
• 8 x 8 - 25%
• 4 x 8 - 50%
• 4 x 4 - 25%
• Trim Grids as illustrated at left.
• All parts of quarter Grids and half Grids can be used.
• Lay the installation grids as illustrated at left.
• Start laying pavers at the starting corner.
• Adding 4" or 8" soldier course would eliminate the
need to cut grids.
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Installation Instructions - All Applications
2
Mix multiple
pallets of the
same color within
an installation
to disperse any
potential slight
variations in shade.
LAYING AZEK PAVERS
• Choose your starting point based on the project dimensions
and desired look, keeping in mind any cutting that may need to
happen.
• Begin by laying a handful of AZEK’s patented installation grids
in the arrangement that matches your pattern to ensure pavers
overlap grids in both directions.
• To increase installation speed, order extra installation grids to get
started.
• Bring over grids full of pavers, dump them next to where they will
be placed into the grid, and place the empty grids into place.
• If mixing colors, bring over the ratio of colors being used and
dump them in front of the person laying pavers. For example, for
a pattern using 40% Boardwalk, 40% Olive, and 20% Waterwheel.
The carrier would bring over 2 grids of Boardwalk, 2 grids of Olive,
and 1 grid of Waterwheel each time.
• Begin laying pavers in the desired pattern; ensuring pavers are
overlapping grids in both directions.
• When the edge is reached, grids can be cut to t using a jigsaw or
miter saw, and a low tooth count wood ripping blade.
• Continue laying pavers until all full pavers (i.e. not cut or trimmed)
are installed.
• If the perimeter grid is less than 4", cut 4" or 8" off of the interior
adjacent grid to increase the size of the perimeter grid. See
example below.
REMINDER:
Installation grids must
be orientated to allow
the pattern of pavers
to interlock grids in
both directions.
One example of cutting grids for optimal layout
16” Grid
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+ 3” Grid
8” Grid 11” Grid
+
Installation Instructions - All Applications
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CUTTING INDIVIDUAL GRIDS AND PAVERS
• Pavers can be cut to any shape using a jigsaw or miter saw, and a low
tooth count wood ripping blade.
• If using a miter saw, it works best to place the paver on a grid while
cutting it. This allows the person cutting the product to both have more
support holding the paver and keeps their ngers farther away from
the blade. Short, quick motions with a miter saw also work better. Slow,
continuous cuts may cause binding and warping of the blade.
• For pavers cut to dimensions smaller than half a paver, adhere the paver
to the grid using a recommended adhesive.
• Use the recommended cutting equipment (see page 2). For more info,
visit: http://www.azek.com/azek-pavers/pavers-cutting-equipment.aspx
IMPORTANT: Always
wear safety glasses
and ear plugs when
trimming pavers or
grids. Obey all
safety and operational
instructions that
came with the cutting
equipment.
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