Abstract: The present invention relates to paving and systems in respect of laying pavers, and devices to aid methods of laying pavers. The apparatus of this invention is referred to as a compensating member because it compensates for spaces between adjacent pavers as well as it compensates for any expansion of the pavers once they are in situ. The compensating member (2) is fabricated so that a portion of said compensating member is compressible and most preferably is made from at least one limb which has at least one compressible formation formed thereon or as a part thereof.