Technical information

• Formulated from selected cements & graded fillers.
• The pre-blended fine bedding concrete is supplied in 25kg bags, or alternatively can also be supplied one tonne or 30 tonne bulk silos (please ring 0330 122 1025 for details).
• Can be laid from 10mm to 100mm in one pass with greater depths achievable using the layer upon layer method.
• The material mixes easily on-site with the addition of water and provides a compressive strength of 45N/mm2 after 28 days complying fully with BS 7533.
• Should not be used in temperatures below 5 degrees.

How do I prepare surfaces for Eco-Bed?

• It is of paramount importance that the supporting layer that is to receive UltraScape Eco-Bed is stable and not liable to settlement or heave.
• Supporting structures must be cleaned, pre-soaked and all ponded water must be removed prior to application.
• To improve bond, the supporting layer should be primed using UltraScape Pro-Prime slurry.
• Please note that this product is suitable only for bound/ rigid construction, not for unbound/flexible applications.

Is it important to prime before using Eco-Bed?

Yes, priming is really important to increase the overall product performance, prime the supporting layer with Ultrascape Pro-Prime before applying UltraScape Eco-Bed. It is of vital importance that the underside of all paving elements are primed in accordance with BS 7533. The bonding characteristics of UltraScape Eco-Bed will only be achieved when the product is used in conjunction with Ultrascape Pro-Prime. Provision of Joints Consideration must be given to movement joints within a bound or rigid construction.

How do I mix and apply Eco-Bed Bedding Mortar?

Follow these instruction for mixing Eco-Bed Bedding Mortar:

1. Add between 2.4 and 2.8 litres of clean water to a suitable mixing vessel.
2. Slowly add the contents of one 25kg bag.
3. Mix mechanically with a suitable paddle mixer for a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not add extra water or part-mix bags.
4. Ensure that the sub-base is firm & solid, it should not be prone to settlement.
5. A Base layer of compacted Type 1 stone should be installed in 2 layers. Each layer should be compacted to 50mm. This should result in a minimum 100mm compacted depth. Ensure Type 1 stone is fully compacted, failure to do so will result in an unstable base.
6. Eco-Bed should be applied to a minimum depth of 30mm on top of the compacted Type 1 stone. Only mix enough bedding mortar to ensure it remains wet when fixing the primed paver.
7. Porcelain Pavers are bedded into Eco-bed after applying a liberal coat of UltraScape Pro-Prime Slurry Primer to the back of the paver. Press pavers well into the Eco-Bed to ensure full contact. Ensure pavers are bedded while both bedding mortar and slurry primer are still wet to ensure full contact.