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By hoyersm Created 01/15/2010 – 9:59am Alfred State College student masons and instructor Stephen Richard were busy late last semester, unloading and unpacking two truckloads of paver brick, fire brick, fireplace and pizza oven parts, refractory mortars, block, brick and cavity wall flashing components. All of these masonry materials will be used as students build mock ups of masonry …

Monday, December 21st, Fred Azar Landscaping personnel tested their new Probst Paver Laying Machine with Whitacre Greer fired-clay brick pavers.  A representative of Pave Tech Hardscape Outfitters was present to assist with the machine’s set up.  Initial tests proved very encouraging.  The pavers tested were a blend of Whitacre Greer 4x8x2-1/4 beveled edge pavers with spacing lugs, shades 30 Clear Red, …

Two projects utilizing Whitacre Greer Boardwalk fired-clay pavers were recognized recently at the 2009 ILASLA Awards Banquet.  One, the Marion Street Streetscape Design featued 3x9x3 (WxLxH) shade 36 Red Sunset Cobbled Boardwalk pavers.  The other, Hope For  The Healing Planet featured 2-1/4x9x3 (WxLxH) Permeable Boardwalk clay pavers in shades 50 Ivory, 52 Majestic and 53 …

The December issue of The Landscape Architect Trades features an outstanding installation of Whitacre Greer Boardwalk clay brick pavers.  The project, , is located in the Quebec resort town of Mont-Tremblant.  The Whitacre Greer Boardwalk pavers were supplied by Ruel Brothers.  The pavers used are 2-1/4x9x2-1/4 in shades 50 Ivory, 52 Majestic and 54 Chocolate.  Click on …

November 2009 laboratory testing indicates that Whitacre Greer fired-clay Permeable Boardwalk and 4x8x2-1/4 Permeable pavers installed with a setting bed of ASTM No. 9 and base of No. 57 will adequately accept runoff from heavy rains.  ASTM No. 9 crushed aggregate was also used in the joints between the pavers.  The test indicates that when clean aggregates are utilized, the …

The School for Advanced Segmental Paving will hold its Foundation Skills for Clay Paver Construction December 16-18, 2009 at the school’s indoor training facility in Racine, WI.  This clay paver specific course identifies and details techniques required for the successful installation of clay pavers. Construction skills training for sales professionals and installers. The hands-on course includes: Elevations …

Jeff Goodman Designs chose Whitacre Greer Permeable Boardwalk clay pavers, 2-1/4x9x3, for this driveway in Wheaton, IL.  Installed on a permeable installation system the pavers allow water to penetrate the wearing surface and drain into the base material and surrounding soils.  Little or no water will runoff the surface of the driveway.  The shade 48 …

The recently opened Live Fire Cooking Theater at Columbus, OH’s Franklin Park Conservatory features all the elements necessary to enjoy the wonders of cooking over an open fire.  The herringbone fireplace and masonry bake oven, both central elements of the space, are from Superior Clay.  The theater also features a Big Green Egg and an open fire pit for the enjoyment …

Church Brick South / Rock Products supplied the Permeable Boardwalk Clay Brick Pavers to the Margate City, NJ project.  The pavers are 2-1/4-inches wide x 9-inches long x 3-inches deep, shade 48 Recycled.  Click here for additional information on the product.  Enjoy!

Whitacre Greer fired-clay brick pavers are available in sizes and shapes unique to the brick  industry.  Combine with a wide range of standard colors and the easy availability of custom blending, Whitacre Greer pavers provide limitless design flexibility.  Suggested clay brick paver installation patterns are available here to aid the creative process.  These patterns include ideas for combining …