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26 London’s
Issue 8
‘Garden Bridge’
21 Designs Unveiled for
12 Ribbons Cliff Garten Studio
London’s Natural History Museum
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Durable All-Weather Pointing for Sandstone Paving The extensive terraces and multi-level patios around this prestige barn conversion were all created using an attractive combination of 60mm thick, random length, natural sandstone paving slabs, together with reclaimed granite setts. All of the pointing and grouting was carried out after the main construction and paving bedding work had finished when it was also during the winter months, mostly having to be done in November and December. GftK’s vdw 850 Paving Joint Pointing from NCC Streetscape was the ideal material for this pointing work, as not only was it fast and nonstaining to wet slurry apply, but it could also be applied during cold and wet weather, meaning there would be no weather delays on the project. This advanced epoxy resin bound sand based material then hardens quickly to allow access and use of the paved areas shortly afterwards. Two contrasting and complementary shades of the vdw 850 pointing, in stone grey and natural sand, were used to highlight and enhance the beauty of the natural stone.
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Bound Surfacing
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Concrete & Stonework
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Fencing & Gates
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Flood Defence
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Horticultural Products
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Landscaping Services
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Nurseries & Treecare
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Sport & Play
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Street Furniture
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Structures & Fittings
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Granite Sett Paving Repointing for the Peace Gardens The natural stone paving through the Peace Gardens in Sheffield has been refurbished for Sheffield City Council using GftK's vdw 850 Paving Joint Mortar. The natural stone paving was becoming loose and subject to damage due to the typical cracking and loss of strength problems associated with traditional and proprietary cement based jointing mortars that had all been tried without success. The Council's Engineers and their Contractor found the ideal solution was the unique; epoxy resin bound sand based, vdw 850 Paving joint Mortar from NCC Streetscape. This also enabled all of the work to be successfully completed and without having to completely close any areas of the gardens. Any visible damage was removed, the areas high pressure water jet cleaned, any loose stone setts rebounded in position and then the joints simply wet-slurry pointed with the vdw 850, which self-compacts into the joints. The surface is rinsed and then dry brushed-off and within a short period of time can be reopened for public access – also with no delays for cold or wet weather.
Contact: David Mackay at NCC Streetscape Limited: 01257 266696 or email: sales@nccstreetscape.co.uk Landscape & Urban Design Issue 8
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