This page contains a Flash digital edition of a book.
Enquire: www.dcep.co.uk Tel: 01630 673000 Fax: 01630 673247 Email: dce@directcontact.demon.co.uk Post: use the Enquiry Sheet


CIVILS & Soft Landscaping


Resin bound surfaces - cost-effective and fully SuDS compliant


“We are pleased to be able to provide such a versatile product that contributes towards protecting the environment.”


According to the Environment Agency, over 5 million people in England and Wales live and work in properties that are at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea. Serious flooding over the past five years has resulted in loss of life and damage estimated at more than £3bn.


The drains in most urban areas were built in the last century and much of the flooding occurred because they weren’t able to cope with the volume of water running into them. With many householders paving over their gardens, the problem has been made much worse.


A Government initiative designed to tackle the amount of excess water in a more sustainable and economical way, particularly in urban areas, to prevent flash flooding was introduced in October 2008.


Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) provide an alternative to the direct channelling of surface water through networks of pipes and sewers to nearby water- courses, including corrosion protection, containment, membranes, linings and caulks.


While SuDS-compliant measures can be readily adopted in new-build developments, the solution for individual householders or businesses who wish to modify their existing car parks, pathways and driveways has been less clearly defined.


GLS Coatings Ltd, has been at the forefront of providing a creative, cost-effective and fully SuDS-compliant solution in the form of their Resin-bound Surfaces.


The resin bound mixture has open voids across the surface, allowing air to flow freely and surface water to filter through, making it suitable for car parks, driveways, tree pits and walkways. Because the finished surface is smooth, it is ideal for wheelchair access.


www.glscoatings.co.uk 0800 231 5260 Extensive Training


GLS Coatings Ltd technicians have undergone an extensive training programme and the company the provides the complete solution, from advising clients, specifying the most suitable aggregate from the range of over 40 UV stable colours, through to the finished job.


For the householder, their resin bound pebble systems are ideal for swimming pool surrounds, patios, garden paths and pathways, providing a truly bespoke finish.


Interiors


Because of its versatility and range of over 40 colours, resin bound flooring is also being used extensively for interiors. Designers and architects are increasingly specifying the product for every situation, from the smallest bathroom and conservatory to the largest shopping centre.


For local authorities and businesses, logos, patterns or coloured areas are available to their own design. While public building aprons, car parks, access roads and roof terraces all lend themselves to resin-bound surfaces.


Tree pits


Because the resin-bound layer is porous, it is particularly suited for tree pits, using a larger sized aggregate, and laid up to 75 mm deep. The porous finish allows the tree to absorb water and the nutrients needed to keep our urban landscape beautiful and green.


Technicians mix clear UV stable polyurethane resins on site and then add them to washed and dried pebbles of a chosen size and colour, before hand-trowelling them to a smooth finish.


GLS Coatings Ltd Director Andrew Evans, says, “We have just received our accreditation for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, which testifies to our commitment to quality procedures and the environment. Our products have all been developed with sustainability in mind, designed to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.”


Mr Evans continued, “We are pleased to be able to provide such a versatile product that is totally SuDS compliant, and contributes towards protecting the environment – our most valuable asset.”


Reader Enquiry: 87


47


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52