Attention Contractors: We Need Your Photos!
A marketing opportunity for you! Do you have photos of your outstanding projects that we can feature in upcoming Cambridge marketing material? Submit photos (digital or prints) for consideration as soon as possible to your Authorized Cambridge Distributor or a Cambridge Sales Specialist.

Thicker And Wider Cambridge 6 x 12 Bullnose Offers
An Advantage As Pool Coping

Concrete footing or quarry process used under new and thicker (2 3/4”), Cambridge 6 x 12 Bullnose pool or spa coping can be filled to the same level as the QP base for the field (see diagram).  As aresult, one uniform level of the base material is achieved.  Combine this feature with the extended 6” width, which requires less cuts and as a result, fewer joints, and Cambridge 6 x 12 Bullnose is an installer’s wish-come-true for this and a host of other applications.

Installing A Random Pattern With Cambridge Ledgestone III

The 3-piece Ledgestone III Kit comprises a 13 1/4” x 8 13/16”, 813/16” x 813/16” and 813/16” x 43/8” paver all with natural clefts as found in bluestone. Each 23/8” thick paver is a modular component of the 3-piece design, along the lines of Cambridge 4-piece Random Design Kits, but in a larger scale. We intended Ledgestone III to be laid in a random pattern as well, but in keeping with typical patterns found in bluestone or limestone installations where pavers meet at 3-way intersections (see diagrams). 4-way intersections will take away from the appealing, random placement look easily achieved with the Ledgestone III Kit, and aspired for with other flagging products.

Protect That Dimpled Surface From Scuffing
By Steve Jones, President, PAVE TECH, Inc.

Thanks to the recent upswing of heavily textured surfaces for interlocking concrete pavers, the incidence of surface scuffing has increased. This is a result of several factors. First and foremost, it is important that everyone in our industry understands the additional costs and precautionary measures associated with heavily textured surfaces on pavers. This includes informing and educating sales people, dealers, contractors and even project owners.
Charles Gamarekian of Cambridge Pavingstones, one of our industry’s most respected paver manufacturers, recently told me that Cambridge plants are equipped with technologically-advanced, multi-layer and single-pallet production machinery, which is designed to minimize or eliminate the occurrence of scuffing during the manufacturing process. However, because a higher waste rate does exist, additional steps are taken during the packaging phase to reduce surface scuffing during transport. For example, at Cambridge sand is sprinkled between layers of product produced on multi-layer machinery. This provides the benefit of reducing or eliminating scuffing during transport. Although most flatbed trailers today use air ride suspensions, it is also prudent to confirm the type of suspension prior to shipping of this type of paver.

Specialized Compaction Equipment Is Required
From a contractor’s perspective, there are additional costs and considerations. Contractors should be using specialized equipment to reduce scuffing during the compaction phase of the installation. Since contractors install these products for a living, it is important that they are properly equipped to install the product with minimal scuffing. The two main items to use with compactors would be a urethane protection mat that bolts to the bottom of the compactor. While this is an effective method of protecting heavily textured surfaces, it does slow the compactor’s speed increasing the labor cost. The other professional method is a bolt-on frame with heavy-duty rubber covered steel rollers. This product is excellent but almost eliminates the natural forward movement of the compactor requiring the operator to push the compactor the entire time, again increasing labor costs. Both options also reduce the compaction force, which then require additional passes with the compactor to achieve proper compaction and surface lockup. The side benefit to the roller frame and sometimes the urethane mat is that it can also be used on concrete paving slabs, natural stone and clay brick. Additional costs to the contractor would be a higher “cull” rate on the job. As long as everyone in the process knows of these issues when making product decisions and providing quotations then there will not be a problem. Cambridge Pavingstones, a leader in contractor support and innovation, is proud to offer these specialized pieces of equipment provided by PAVE TECH, INC. For further details, see your Authorized Cambridge Distributor or visit http://pavetech.com/tools/compaction.shtm.

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ANNOUNCING CAMBRIDGE-SPONSORED
2-DAY LEVEL I ICPI CONCRETE PAVER
INSTALLER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
IN NEW JERSEY
By Charles H. Gamarekian, Jr.

WED., NOV. 1 & THURS., NOV. 2, 2006

Course Description
Again this year, Cambridge Pavingstones continues to be
a proud sponsor of the Level I ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Certification Program in New Jersey. Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) presents these practical 2-day courses in an effort to promote the proper use and installation of concrete pavers. Courses are designed to enhance the knowledge of individuals involved in the construction of interlocking concrete pavements. Noted speakers and educators will present the curriculum, which typically includes topics such as contract basics, job layout, planning and installation, soil classification and compaction, the use of labor saving tools and lots more.

The program teaches industry guidelines needed by owners and supervisors
of paver contracting firms in this growing business. Minimum standards, as established by ICPI, can even help experienced installers rate their company’s performance in areas such as workmanship, efficiency and profitability. Inside and outside sales personnel in our Authorized Distributor Network are also urged to attend. While today’s consumers expect installers of interlocking pavements to be certified and many design professionals specify installation by ICPI certified installers, it is equally important that our Authorized Cambridge Distributors have an all-inclusive knowledge of relative products and installation techniques when dealing with their contractor-customers. Tuition for both days is $195.00 for ICPI members and $250.00 for non-members.

About The Instructors
Bob Grimm brings over 35 years of experience in the concrete products industry. He is a former ICPI Director, currently a certified instructor, and advises on new plant construction, production and organizational efficiency.

Ross Yantzi, owner of Ross Yantzi’s Pavestone Plus, has been a paver installer since 1986. He has taught over 3,000 installers since 1997 in 20 different states and provinces.

Special Dinner Session
Contractors and distributors who will not be attending the course are invited
to the special Dinner Session on Wednesday where Cambridge will introduce new products for 2007 — Cambridge Pavingstones featuring 3M™ ColorQuartz™ Crystals, 6” Wide Bullnose and Ledgestone III — and demonstrate our interactive DesignScape Visualizer™ “before & after” imaging software. Industry experts will also discuss current topics. For dinner reservations, contact Charles Gamarekian, Jr. at Cambridge, 201.933.5000 ext. 228 before Oct. 15, 2006. Both course
attendees and those just attending the dinner must RSVP. For more information and registration form, visit the News & Events page of our website — www.cambridgepavers.com.

Reserve now! Space is limited.
Date: Nov. 1 & 2, 2006 Place: Holiday Inn Saddle Brook, NJ 50 Kenney Place, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663	Hotel Reservations: 201.843.0600 (Please make hotel reservations no later than four weeks prior in order to take advantage of a special room rate of $119.00)
For info or to register For the Certification Program Payment and Registration Form must be received at ICPI no later than Oct. 23, 2006

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