128 LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS
implications of traditional fill materials. This could be ideal for a structure where the roof needs to blend in with the surrounding countryside.
Due to the lightweight nature of EPS, significantly more blocks can be transported compared to traditional fill material, ensuring lower carbon emissions and less pollution due to the reduced number of loads. Approximately 80 m3
of EPS blocks
can be loaded onto one single vehicle compared to only 16 m3
The ability of EPS to create stable ground conditions over an extensive timeframe will decrease the need for potentially costly remedial works caused by settlement
of traditional
landfill, reducing the need for excessive transportation. EPS does not require heaving lifting equipment on site and is easy to handle and cut; safety measures such as protective clothing, masks or goggles are not required.
EPS will maintain its performance characteristics over its expected life cycle, with this longevity increased due to its durable nature and immunity to insect, bacterial and fungal attack. It is rot proof making it ideal for direct contact with earth and it does not require indoor storage, nor will it become friable (crumblable) or saturated.
Manufactured in a range of compressive strengths and sizes designed specifically for
individual applications, EPS has proven its use as an innovative and ideal landscaping material for several years. Manufacturers work with architects and landscape designers to ensure the correct grade of EPS is used with layer by layer drawings provided to detail contouring and build-up. The material’s versatility is undeniable, and the environmental qualities of EPS make it a sustainable choice. The ability of EPS to create stable ground conditions over an extensive timeframe will decrease the need for potentially costly remedial works caused by settlement, resulting in a more stable fill material, but with none of the associated issues experienced with alternatives.
Extruded polystyrene (XPS) can also be used as a fill material, and has recently been used at the major redevelopment of Battersea Power Station. Installed to provide temporary parking for delivery trucks supplying this huge scheme, XPS was specified for the project due its load-bearing characteristics yet lightweight nature ensuring undue stress would not be transferred to the existing slab.
Adrian Walker is sales manager at Sundolitt
MACS AUTOMATED BOLLARD SYSTEMS
Macs Automated Bollard Systems Ltd specialise in the nationwide supply of security bollards and vehicle restriction solutions. Commonly used to help to secure private driveways and prevent unauthorised use of private parking spaces, telescopic security bollards serve as both a visual deterrent, helping to prevent attempted theft of vehicles and property, and offer a physical security barrier between the road and the protected area. With customer satisfaction our number one goal, our team will thoroughly discuss and assess your specific needs, and work to deliver a solution to fit.
For more information on any of our services, please visit
www.macs-bollards.com, or to talk to one of our advisors call 0161 3206462
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