13 February 2015

Weed control materials installed on family bowling green

The weed control materials were specified to treat the bowling green which is located in the garden of Villa Rita in southern Italy The 40 square metre bowling green area was in need of renovation. Weed growth was making the site unsafe, meaning that the space had to be constantly cleared and maintained. DuPont Plantex[…]

  • 13 February 2015

11 February 2015

Weed control solutions specified for French railway line

DuPont Typar SF geotextile was installed before the new ballast was laid The northern stretch of the line between Moret/Veneux-les-Sablons and Lyon was originally laid in 1860. Since the ballast’s last replacement in 1975, it had been contaminated by soil particles and required an urgent replacement. The contaminated ballast was causing multiple problems. The growth[…]

  • 11 February 2015

09 February 2015

Gravel stabiliser used in historic Portugese town

DuPont Plantex GroundGrid gravel stabiliser was fitted in the city square of the medieval Portuguese city After being labelled as the European Capital of Culture in 2012, Guimarães renovated its plaza, which serves as the town’s centrepiece as well as a tourist attraction and a meeting place for its citizens. The renovation, which was commissioned[…]

  • 09 February 2015

04 February 2015

Weed control barrier from DuPont used to de-contaminate solar park

DuPont Plantex Gold weed control barrier was used by SUNTEC Energiesysteme GmbH in the construction of its solar park The construction of the photovoltaic park began in 2013 on the site of a former contaminated railway sleeper production plant. SUNTEC Energiesysteme GmbH chose DuPont Plantex Gold non-woven weed control barrier as a solution for use[…]

  • 04 February 2015

27 November 2014

Permeable paving solution Beta Flow prevents flood risks

Beta Flow and Omega Pencil Edge help to reduce the risk of flooding The design of the 28,000sq fit eco store has been designed to reduce the impact of flooding with the introduction of a Sustainable Drainage System, whilst also providing a reduced chamber paving block smooth enough to allow shopping trollies to easily glide[…]

  • 27 November 2014

27 November 2014

Preview of new Natural Paving Products brochure for landscaping projects

Natural Paving Products As well as the full range of Natural Paving Products stones, colours and finishes, it will include useful information about planning outdoor spaces; how to find the right landscaping professional; and provide a reference for all landscaping projects alongside photographs of inspirational projects. Malcolm Gough, Business Development Director at Natural Paving Products:[…]

  • 27 November 2014

25 November 2014

Black Fleck paving provides stylish Art Deco exterior finish

The paving enhances the apartments architectural characteristics The paving comprises Piatto Textured Silver Granite Yorktone with Black Fleck, working to enhance the appearance of the site whilst providing a safe passageway for tenants at the homes. Named ‘Vista Mare,’ the apartment complex has been constructed in an area with striking Art Deco architecture, and developers[…]

  • 25 November 2014

23 October 2014

Moore Fencing keep business, schools and homes safe and secure

Moore Fencing have both permanent and temporary solutions including automated gates, railings and fences. Automated Gates Moore Fencing offer a variety of automated gates that use cantilever sliding gate systems, meaning the gate can move back and forth without a physical track. These gates can be made with a choice of a number of in-fills[…]

  • 23 October 2014

01 October 2014

Bus boarding kerb improves passenger safety & prevents illegal parking

Kassel kerbs were found to be ‘fit for purpose’ following research conducted at University College London in 1998, especially when used with modern low-floor buses to enhance passenger safety. The Lewes Road project is the biggest single installation of Kassel kerbs and will service the route along Brighton’s academic corridor, reducing the extent of cage[…]

  • 01 October 2014

01 October 2014

Bus boarding kerb improves passenger safety and prevents illegal parking

Kassel kerbs were found to be ‘fit for purpose’ following research conducted at University College London in 1998, especially when used with modern low-floor buses to enhance passenger safety. The Lewes Road project is the biggest single installation of Kassel kerbs and will service the route along Brighton’s academic corridor, reducing the extent of cage[…]

  • 01 October 2014