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Apologies we lost access to these comments but Google have finally restored this. Yes these products were developed in Germany where the Winters are colder and Summers are warmer than the UK, so serviceability is assured, though the temperature limitation of +3 and rising for application, ideally between 10 and 25 for application should be maintained.

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Apologies our access was blocked by an issue with Google as owners of UA-cam.

No not at all, the material has high flow and cohesion, ensuring that it displaces water in the joints and self-compacts into the joints. the surface is simply rinsed off after application to remove any residual mortar, as you can see in the videos.

Correct - LTP produce our product and the video for us!

Thanks Mohammed - You can buy the materials and tools (squeegee etc.) in our online shop in our website that is here: nccstreetscape.co.uk/ It is real easy and a few other DIY Customers as well as professionals have posted their project pictures on our Facebook page as well - here: facebook.com/nccstreetscape Have fun - You'll smash it!

Now 5 years and looks the same and the appearance is maintained by regular jet washing and mopping of the patio surface. There are references of the vdw 850 in the UK now that have been installed in domestic and public paved areas for more than 17 years, and over 25 years in Germany

Is it effective?

Yes through SHS Distribution in the USA - see www.shsdistributors.com/

Not at all if anything the joints on any porcelain paved surface will increase the effective R value as the profile is greater than the porcelain finish. We do understand what you mean about some traditional porcelain tile grouts used internally as these also have a very smooth finish, these external use products are much more robust.

You can always see current prices on our website shop nccstreetscape.co.uk/Shop/product-category/gftk-paving/ or for larger trade orders please contact our office on 01257 266696

Hi Killian Possibly, it depends on the type of concrete paving, the colour and surface profile, the type of cement mortar spillage and how long ago it happened - If can you email us a few pictures we can give you a much better answer and advice - Our email is technical@nccstreetscape.co.uk Hope this helps for now - Thank you

@@nccstreetscapevideo4554 l mixed dry cement with brush in sand. Brushed it over surface to fill gap between pavers. Their just a standard shotpeened finish on them. Left a stain on them. Mainly around edge of joints where it was slightly damp I'd say. Should come off with a mild acid I'd say.

Sorry for the delay in reply as your question was missed in our inbox and we have only just picked it up as we clean things out for this coming season. Unfortunately our products are designed for external use only.

Hi John this project used the unique GftK vdw 815+, which is the 2-part, epoxy resin based grout that is specifically designed for quality natural stone and porcelain paving with joints from 3mm wide and 20mm deep. GftK's vdw 815+ is a high performance grout for external paving with a number of important advantages - Check it out on our website here: www.nccstreetscape.co.uk/paving-jointing/vdw-815plus.html There is also a lot more useful information in the Porcelain Paving FAQS section of the website here: www.nccstreetscape.co.uk/paving-jointing/vdw-815plus.html and there are many other Case Studies in PDF and Video format here: www.nccstreetscape.co.uk/case-studies.html Trust this helps and is of assistance - You can also but the products direct from the website or call us on 01257 266696

Hi Neil sorry missed your comment - off with the dreaded covid! No this is completely different technology to Easyjoint or any other products - you can checkout more details on our website here: nccstreetscape.co.uk/paving-jointing/gftk-paving-joint-technology.html give us a call in the office if yu need anymore information or advice 01257 266696 Hope this helps

Yes, you are right

Hi mark - There is a lot of information on the 'Return to Black' product page of our website and you can also order online from here: nccstreetscape.co.uk/paving-sealing/return-black-stone-sealer.html The NCC Streetscape website has a lot of information and advice on all types of paving and is focussed on paving jointing, cleaning and sealing. If you do not find what you need then you can email us to technical@nccstreetscape.co.uk or give us a call during normal office hours from Monday on 01257 266696 Hope this helps Cheers NCC

Alan agreed for many cement based grouts where the water to cement ratio is critical - BUT the vdw 815 and 850 are 2-component, reaction hardening, epoxy resin based materials. This is a completely different technology whereby this flowable consistence that is ideal for self-compacting into the joints is also ideal for shrinkage-free hardening and curing, even at lower temperatures and in wet conditions. Check out the website for more information here nccstreetscape.co.uk/paving-jointing/gftk-paving-joint-technology.html

@@nccstreetscapevideo4554 ah rightio. thanks for clarifying that - good to know.

@@alantumelty5481 No problem - if you need more information and references / case studies there are loads on the website from all around the UK for almost 15 years now - slowly catching on and once tried you wont go back! If you want to try the materials give us a call and we will see what we can do to assist - Cheers

@@nccstreetscapevideo4554 Retired from it now which is why I'd not heard of it but thanks and good to know. Cheers

This is a completely different technology to the porous brush-in products wrongly described as 'resins - This unique technology is permeable only to the degree required by the German Ground Water protection Laws, yet it can also take frequent jet washing - Check out the website for more information here nccstreetscape.co.uk/paving-jointing/gftk-paving-joint-technology.html

Thank you! Cheers!

Hi Joey - sorry for slight delay in reply. This is a completely different technology based on 2-component epoxy resin that is pre-coated and graded alluvial quartz sand. External porcelain tiles are designed to be laid to fall to suitable drainage in the same way as all external paving and so water should never sit on any paving unless drains ae blocked. There is some confusion over permeability in paving as technically all cement based concrete and mortar bedding mortars are permeable unless they are specifically designed to be waterproof, it is really just a question of degree. The GftK vdw 815+ and vdw 850+ joint mortars are permeable to allow water from below to escape through evaporation, as much as for water to drain from above, again it is a question of degree and this degree of permeability is a distinct advantage for faster installation with earlier grouting, and more effective and ecological performance in service. - There is a lot more information about all aspects of this subject on our website - You can find this on the Paving Jointing and Paving Jointing FAQS pages here: nccstreetscape.co.uk/paving-jointing.html - Also there is more background specifically on and relating to external porcelain tiles, porcelain paving and the issues of pointing / grouting / jointing on our Porcelain Paving & FAQS pages here: nccstreetscape.co.uk/type-of-paving-unit/porcelain-paving.html - If you would like more specific information and assistance for your projects you can email us to: technical@nccstreetscape.co.uk - Or call us when back in the office on Tuesday: 01257 266696 Hope this helps for now?

@@nccstreetscapevideo4554 you've won the most proffessional answer award 👍👍👍

This isn't good practice, it's quick and dare I say lazy. You should always use exterior porcelain grout like Nexus or Fuga pave CH. You want a sealed, watertight grout that prevents water ingress below and hence frost lifting flags, even if they are slurry backed .

@@ivegotaporscheandalambo3318 Hi well that is an interesting combination of several misunderstandings and myths in the UK paving industry - Firstly confusing high performance 2-part jointing mortars with simple-part, vacuum packed, bag in a tub brush-ins that are totally unsuitable for porcelain and any long term paving jointing, and not just because it is permeable. There is a lot more information and support for contractors and specifiers alike with detailed technical explanations on our website here: nccstreetscape.co.uk/type-of-paving-unit/porcelain-paving-faqs.html Also you can reference the excellent independent PavingExpert website thoughts on this myths of permeable jointing with slabs and porcelain paving and frost damage in the UK here: www.pavingexpert.com/faq_permeable_mortars_01 If you have any further questions or would indeed like to fully understand all aspects of this please email our team at: technical@nccstreetscape.co.uk and we will be glad to assist you.

@@nccstreetscapevideo4554 I've used them all, they aren't high performance, sales pitch. 2 parts are ok, but not for porcelain, big bug bear is they green up and black up ( from horse's mouth). Smooth exterior porcelain grout only ie Fuga pave or Nexus. Do it once do it right. I call other ways lazy landscaping