Riven Paving

Riven paving is achieved by digging out blocks of stone from the quarry floor which have been formed over millions of years.

All blocks which range from 1 to 10 tons are then split down in 50% ratios using a compressor, rock drill, plugs and feathers.

When blocks have been drilled and are down to man handleable sizes they will be stood up and then split down by a delver using nothing more than hammers, chisels and dollies.

Following the splitting process down to 1 1/2" - 3" thickness' all flags are then squared up either into random or gauged widths and various lengths.