- Classic paving formats, primarily made of natural stone. The classification has not been included in DIN EN 1342 and DIN 18318, but is common in guidelines, literature and trade:
Mosaic paving stone: cube-shaped with edge length 4 - 6 cm.
Small paving stone: cube-shaped with edge length 8 - 10 cm.
Large paving stone (for so-called cobblestones): length 12 - 22 cm, width 12 - 16 cm, height 13 - 16 cm.
- Composite paving: Paving stones that are interlocked with each other due to their geometry and the way they are laid, which means that they are well protected against displacement when the load is applied. Individual stones cannot be detached from the composite. These are usually concrete block paving or clinker paving, and the double T-paving ("bone shape") is particularly well-known.
- Paving slips: Elongated rectangular formats, usually as part of a clinker or concrete block paving.
- Paving slabs: Outdoor slabs for paving streets and squares, which are rather small compared to floor slabs. Thickness usually from 6 cm. The ratio of the greatest length to thickness should be at least 4.
- Quarry stones: Irregularly shaped polygonal paving, usually made of natural stone or concrete stone imitating natural stone. Quarry stone paving is usually used as a terrace covering or to design garden paths. During installation, the panels must be processed on site to obtain an attractive but irregular joint pattern. The panels can be laid in both bonded and unbonded construction.
- Pebbles: Pebble paving involves paving entire pebbles, it is mainly seen in historic old towns or in private gardens. Pebbles are non-standardized paving stones. Similar paving is boulder paving or reading stone paving, in which natural stones are also used unprocessed and whose stone dimensions are larger than pebbles.
Source: bauwion
