CLASSIFICATIONS OF CLAY BRICK PAVERS

SABS 1575 defines two classes of clay pavers, namely PA and PB.
• Recommended application for Paver class
PA – Hard landscaping, footpaths, pedestrian areas, patios, and pool surrounds, car parks, driveways to private house, lorry parks, petrol station forecourts, factory yard areas and residential roads.
PB – Hard landscaping, footpaths, pedestrian areas, patios, and pool surrounds, car parks and driveways to private houses.
• Typical methods of construction (Patterns)
PA – Flexible paving in all patterns. Rigid paving in stretcher & running bond.
PB – Flexible and Rigid paving in stretcher and running bond only.
Size tolerances on clay pavers

Individual units (mm
Average dimensions of 32 units (mm)
Class Length Width Thickness Length Width Thickness
PA +/- 5      +/- 3        +/- 3            +/- 2,5      +/- 1,5      +/- 1,5
PB +/- 6      +/- 4        +/- 4             +/- 3,0      +/- 2,0      +/- 2,0


Warpage
Class PA pavers are required to have a warpage not exceeding 3 mm.
Class PB pavers are required to have a warpage not exceeding 4 mm.
PA PAVERS - Nutmeg, Champagne, Burgundy, Cederberg, Tuscan Blend and all the Variation Pavers.
PB PAVERS – Arizona Blend, Palamino, Dusky Satin, Sabrix, Mahonie, Shiraz, Townhouse Range, Kopani Satin and all semi-face bricks that may be recommended for paving applications.