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KBM Natural Stone is a brand of landscaping products marketed exclusively through Kirby Builders Merchants, an established family run business with an emphasis on customer service and satisfaction.

We source ethically produced natural landscaping materials from around the world and distribute to landscapers, builders, local authorities, designers & DIY enthusiasts. KBM Natural Stone products are carefully selected, ensuring that their quality is of the highest standard at all times.

When choosing natural stone for a landscaping project it is advisable to see the product laid rather than looking at samples in crates. This gives you a better idea of the colours and textures of the products within the range.

We have a selection of materials beautifully displayed at Kirby Builders Merchants outdoor showroom. Our fully trained staff are always available to help and advise, should you have any queries.

For further information on our products please contact us at the address below.

KBM Natural Stone at Kirby Builders MerchantsInglebank, High StreetBoston SpaWest Yorkshire LS23 6AW

Tel: +44 (0)1937 843493www.kbmstone.co.ukwww.kirbybuildersmerchants.co.uk

Welcome to KBM Natural Stone, importers and distributors of the finest natural landscaping materials.

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ContentsSandstone Paving – Natural Finish 04-06

Sandstone Circles 07

Sandstone Paving – Weathered Finish 08-10

Limestone Paving 11

Sawn Sandstone Paving 11

Setts 12-13

Circle on Mesh 14

Setts on Mesh 14

Spheres 14

Linton Driveway Setts 15

Decorative Aggregates 16-17

Pebbles, Cobbles, Rockery Stone & Boulders 18

Railway Sleepers 19

Weed Control 20

Geotextiles 20

Blended Soil 20

General Product Information 20

Patio Kit & Laying Guide 21

Location 22

How to Order 22

Delivery 22

Grid & Useful Size Conversions 23

Ethical Trade Initiative 23Front cover photo: Lakeland Natural Finish

KBM Natural Stone’s range of high quality Natural Sandstone paving is quarried from mountainous regions around the world and has been especially selected for its durability, texture and amazing natural colours. It is ethically sourced from responsible quarries and hand crafted into individual paving, checked for quality and finally the edges are hand dressed.Each paving stone is unique with its own characteristics created by nature millions of years ago. Our high quality stone can be used externally for paths, patios and drives with a range of complimentary accessories including circles, squaring-off kits and setts to enhance your garden. It is stocked in a wide range of sizes and a good choice of colours. It can also be used internally for kitchen areas with a suitable sealer to prevent staining and enhance the beautiful tones and shades.

Sandstone Paving (Natural Finish)

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LAKELANDLakeland is a hand cut natural cleft finished sandstone containing subtle green tones enhanced with shades of brown and grey complimenting any garden setting.

Thickness varies between: 25 and 40mm

Sizes available: 900 x 600mm, 600 x 600mm, 600 x 450mm, 600 x 290mm & 290 x 290mm

Patio Kits available: 14.72 square metre. See page 21.

DERWENTDerwent is a popular choice of hand cut natural cleft finished sandstone paving. Predominantly buff and mint in colour with a mixture of yellow, sienna and pinks. This is enhanced with occasional fern prints providing a unique fossil effect.




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GRASMEREGrasmere is a hand cut natural cleft finished sandstone consisting of a grey background with strong pink and purple markings.




CONISTONConiston is a hand cut natural cleft finished sandstone with consistent light grey colouring and compliments most gardens.




BUTTERMEREButtermere is a hand cut natural cleft finished sandstone consisting of sandy tones with shades of copper and crimson highlights.




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Natural sandstone circles are perfect for adding interesting features to large expanses of paving.They can be outlined with stone setts to highlight the feature within your garden. The 2.46 and 3.3 metre diameter circles are sold as full circles with a squaring-off kit to allow easy inclusion within the patio.

Colours available: Derwent, Lakeland, Grasmere, Buttermere & Coniston

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Weathered Sandstone originates from superior grade, ethically sourced, hand cut sandstone paving. The flagstones are processed to deliver a worn texture and appearance, normally associated with reclaimed stone flags. Weathered Sandstone offers a good alternative to reclaimed Yorkstone paving, which can be difficult to obtain and very expensive.

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WEATHERED DERWENTThe tumbled vintage appearance of this Derwent variation gives an established look, which will blend instantly into traditional garden settings. Derwent is a popular choice of riven sandstone predominantly buff and mint with a mixture of yellow, sienna and pinks. This is enhanced with occasional fern prints, providing a unique fossil effect.


Sizes available: 900 x 600mm, 600 x 600mm, 600 x 290mm & 290 x 290mm

WEATHERED LAKELANDWeathered Lakeland has been tumbled, worn and aged to give a very authentic vintage appearance similar to Yorkstone. Lakeland is a riven sandstone containing subtle green tones enhanced with shades of brown and grey complimenting any garden setting.



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WEATHERED BUTTERMEREThe tumbled vintage appearance of this Buttermere variation gives an established look, which will blend instantly into traditional garden settings. Buttermere is a riven sandstone consisting of sandy tones with shades of copper and crimson highlights.



WEATHERED GRASMEREThe tumbled vintage appearance of this Grasmere variation gives an established look, which will blend instantly into traditional garden settings. Grasmere is a riven sandstone consisting of a grey background with strong pink and purple markings. Grasmere is a very popular choice of sandstone equally at home in traditional and contemporary settings.

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Derwent Sawn is a smooth sandstone which has been sawn on all sides and faces, giving a clean and modern appearance to your outdoor room.It is based on a buff sandstone paving and is available in two sizes: 900 x 600mm and 600 x 600mm


Sawn Sandstone Paving

Ennerdale is a beautiful natural limestone paving with a slightly less riven surface than sandstone. The level surface makes Ennerdale ideal for patio furniture as well as for internal applications.The colour is enhanced when the stone is wet to a striking jet black patio. Over time, with gentle weathering, the stone will tone down to a dark grey colour. Adding black mortar dye to the pointing mixture will give an extra touch of class to your patio.




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Natural Stone Setts are a great accessory to compliment any paved area. They add detail and character to paths and patios and can also be used for drive entrances. They can be used to highlight circles and also for filling in when paving up to a fixed point.

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DERWENT SETTSThickness varies between: 50 and 60mm

Sizes available: 100 x 100mm

LAKELAND SETTSThickness varies between: 50 and 60mm


CONISTON SETTSThickness varies between: 50 and 60mm


GRANITE SETTSThickness varies between: 50 and 60mm

Sizes available: Colours available: 100 x 100mm Black and Silver

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CIRCLE ON MESHKBM Natural Stone’s Weathered Sandstone Setts are available in an attractive circular design with a squaring-off kit. They are set on a time saving mesh backing for simple and easy installation on site.Sizes available: 1200 x 1200mmColours available: Lakeland

SETTS ON MESHWeathered Setts on Mesh have the appearance of individual cobbles with the benefit of a time saving mesh backing layer making them quick and easy to install. They can be used to create interesting features and for filling areas up to difficult points.Sizes available: 430 x 430mmColours available: Lakeland

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Available in various sizes and exhibiting multi-colouring and veining, KBM Natural Stone’s spheres are perfectly rounded orbs of quartzitic sandstone.They can be used singly or in clusters, incorporated in water features or used as focal points within a patio. Our Natural Sandstone spheres will embellish any landscape environment.

Sizes available: 200, 300, 400 & 500mm diameters

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Linton Driveway Setts

For the ultimate drive we have Linton Driveway Setts. They are a natural limestone sett, produced in three sizes to offer that touch of class to your drive.

They can also be used for paths and courtyards, giving that period feel to your property.

Each pack consists of a mixture of three sizes:240 x 160mm, 160 x 160mm & 120 x 160mm Large pack = 10.2m² (approx). Small pack = 5.1m² (approx).

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KBM Natural Stone are stockists of a wide range of decorative aggregates in different sizes and colours. Decorative aggregates are great for creating paths, driveways and low maintenance gardens, adding exciting textures and colours to your garden.Products are sourced from quarries across the country in order for us to offer such a comprehensive range of landscaping aggregates. Remember, we buy in bulk so you don’t have to! For assistance in calculating quantities required: 1 tonne laid at a depth of 50mm will cover approximately 12 square metres. 1.6 tonnes = 1 cubic metre.

Decorative aggregates are generally available in: Handy bags, Midi bags, Jumbo bags or bulk loose loads.

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Pebbles, cobbles and rockery stones can be used to add the perfect finishing touch to your landscaping project. Our range can be used for many applications such as flowerbeds, water features and rockeries.KBM Natural Stone’s range of rockery stones can be used to great effect in water features and garden rockeries. These natural materials vary considerably in size, colour and shape. Our large boulders are great individual features and are also effective for parking control.

Pebbles and cobbles are available in Handy Bags, Midi Bags and Jumbo Bags. Rockery stones and boulders are stocked in crates for selection.

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KBM Natural Stone source and import the finest quality new hardwood sleepers. We hold good stocks of oak sleepers, which we can supply in any quantity with competitive rates for larger orders.They are perfect for most landscaping projects including edging, raised flowerbeds, retaining walls, decked areas and water features etc. They are also suitable for commercial uses including around farms and golf courses for strong fencing, silage walls, bridging ditches etc

Approximate dimension of current stock: 2600 x 200 x 120mm

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GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATIONSIZES

All dimensions quoted in this brochure are nominal and are for guidance only. Actual sizes may vary. KBM Natural Stone are continually making innovations and improvements to our products so we reserve the right to vary designs and specifications without prior notice.

COLOURS

The colours shown in this brochure are as accurate as printing and photographic processes allow. Tonal variations are evident in all of KBM Natural Stone’s products, we therefore recommend that products are viewed from our stock or display area.

CLEANING

Regular maintenance is required to keep the overall appearance of the product in the finest condition. We recommend thoroughly washing paved areas with warm soapy water and brushing off with a stiff yard brush at least twice a year to maintain your investment. High pressure washers are too aggressive for some natural stones and mortar joints and are therefore not recommended.

KBM Natural Stone cannot be held responsible for any possible damage caused to our products from acid based cleaners or weed killers.

STAINS

Some types of natural stone may contain a small content of iron and when in contact with moisture can develop rust marks on the surface of the paving. A proprietary rust remover should restore the product back to the original state.

BLENDED SOILKBM Natural Stone supply the finest quality blended soil to gardeners and landscape contractors. Our sustainable soil is rich in organic matter, fertile and free from contamination. This makes it perfect for growing without the need to add extra compost and fertilizers. We supply our blended soil in Jumbo bags and in bulk tipper loads.

Due to the nature of the product, there is approximately 40% more volume in a Jumbo bag compared to one tonne of dug soil, giving our customers better value for money.

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WEED CONTROLKBM Natural Stone offer a range of weed control membranes for use below decorative aggregates, mulch and soil. Using Landscape Fabric suppresses weeds but allows water, air and nutrients to the soil below.

GEOTEXTILESThis versatile hard wearing fabric successfully meets the requirements for soft and hard landscaping. It can be used above the ground for heavy duty weed suppression or below ground for ground stabilisation and as a separating membrane. The fabric stabilises the ground by acting as a separator between aggregate and soil layers. Preventing rutting and sinking, improving drainage make geotextiles ideal for areas of vehicular traffic.

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GUIDE TO LAYING1. Start by drawing your proposed pattern onto a sheet of graph

paper, try to keep your dimensions to fit the paving you intend to use, this will help to avoid cutting.

2. To give long and lasting service, prepare the area to be paved by excavating all vegetation and soil to a depth of at least 200mm.

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3. Mark out the area with pegs, keeping at least 150mm below any damp course and allow a gradient of 1:60 over the site to take away surface water.

4. After the final levelling of the area, you should compact by means of a roller or tamper. Then spread and compact a layer of hardcore (we will be happy to advise the type of hardcore required). The depth of the hardcore should be adjusted to leave enough space for the paving and mortar bed.

5. Carefully stack the paving near to where they are required and try to avoid rubbing them together. It is always advisable to take the paving from several packs, this helps to mix any shade variations which may occur.

6. Set a line out using the pegs which you fixed earlier, this will be used to obtain a final level.

7. Mix the mortar at a ratio of 1 part cement to 5 parts building sand, the mix should be wet but not runny. KBM Natural Stone paving should be laid on a full mortar bed that supports the complete flag at a thickness of 50mm. Gently place the paving onto the mortar and tap down, keeping a piece of wood between the mallet and slab, until the surface is level with the line. Continue with the rest of the laying in the same manner. (Please note that on random patterns the joint widths may vary slightly). Pointing is best done as you progress by “buttering the edges” with mortar and then finishing the joints off later when the mortar has dried slightly.

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PATIO KITPaving is simple with KBM Natural Stone’s patio kits. They provide a random laying pattern over 14.72 square metres without the need for cutting the stones. The kit is supplied in one pallet and consists of:

• 13 No 900 x 600mm (A) • 13 No 600 x 600mm (B) • 13 No 600 x 290mm (C) • 9 No 290 x 290mm (D)

Driveways

Natural sandstone is suitable for domestic driveways, providing there is an adequate sub-base of hardcore. The paving flags must be laid on a minimum bed of 100mm wet concrete (5 parts sharp sand : 1 part cement).

We are always here to help with any advice you may require… just ask any of our sales team.

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HOW TO ORDERKBM Natural Stone are open for business:

Monday to Friday, 8.00am until 5.00pm Saturday mornings, 8.00am to 12.00 noon.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always available to assist you with your purchase, providing you with product information, prices and availability.

We have a purpose built product display in our outdoor showroom, to give a good representation of our range of natural stone. The products are laid just as they would be on a patio, giving an ideal example of the products we supply.

Orders can either be placed in person at our sales counter in Boston Spa, by telephone +44 (0)1937 843493 or by email [email protected]

Payment of orders can be either in cash, cleared cheque, debit or credit card. Please be aware there may be a surcharge for payment by credit card – please check when ordering.

KBM Natural Stone also offer monthly credit accounts for regular users of landscaping materials and self-build customers.

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DELIVERYKBM Natural Stone have a fleet of delivery vehicles with crane off-load facilities to the side of the vehicle. Our delivery service is free to local addresses and loads are usually despatched within a 3–5 day period, depending on stocks and transport. We also deliver to greater distances from our depot for a charge, please call for full details. Materials can also be collected from our depot once they have been picked by our warehouse staff.

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Feet to Metres 0.3048

Metres to Feet 3.2810

Yards to Metres 0.9144

Metres to Yards 1.0940

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Square Feet to Square Metres 0.0929

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Ethical Trade InitiativeKBM Natural Stone are very much a responsible company who only import materials from ethically certified producers. Our suppliers conform to the Ethical Trade Initiative base code which covers issues such as; child labour, living wages, working hours, forced employment, discrimination and working conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Mr E. Garside, M.J. Glover & Sons, The Garden Makers, B.K. Parnaby & Sons, Circle & Square, S.M. Property Services, Fletchfield Services, Linton Valley Building Services, Mr B. Firth, Mr K. Jackson, Bardsey Tree Services, John Wilson, Mike Walmsley & Grimston Park Nurseries.

KBM Natural Stone at Kirby Builders Merchants,Inglebank, High Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS23 6AW

t. +44 (0)1937 843493 www.kbmstone.co.uk www.kirbybuildersmerchants.co.uk

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Welcome toOver time, with gentle weathering, the stone will tone down to a dark grey colour. Adding black mortar dye to the pointing mixture will give an extra touch of class to your