Burslem Public Realm

As part of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s plans for Burslem, the junction of Market Place and Westport Road has been overhauled in a bid to increase the safety measures associated with the increase of large vehicles in the area.

As part of these plans, the council also decided to remove the existing road from outside The New Inn pub and replace it with a widened area of newly constructed public realm space. The council viewed the new area of public realm as an opportunity to improve the appearance of the town centre, which would lead to more trade.

The Challenge

With the construction of a new paved area, made of Chinese sandstone and situated next to the refurbished concrete block paved footway, there was a need for a polyurethane sealer for both areas to prevent staining from food and drink from the nearby The New Inn pub. The client also required a solution that would prevent sand de-stabilisation; more than one sealant product needed to be used throughout the Market Place area.

The Solution

Due to the different paver types being used, Resiblock suggested the use of Resiblock ‘22’, formulated for use on concrete block paving (CBP), across a 832m² area and Resiblock ‘22’ A.F, specially designed to be used on natural stone, on the 551m² of Chinese sandstone. The use of Resiblock ‘22’ A.F was also suggested as it would enhance the colours of the Chinese sandstone, which would help with the council’s desire to improve the appearance of the area.

Benefits

Resiblock Sealers are easy to apply and require no specialist labour. Both ‘Resiblock 22’ and ‘Resiblock ‘22’ A.F’ bind the jointing sand, preventing its removal from both natural and manmade forces. Both products will inhibit weed and grass growth from the joint whilst providing a significant degree of stain protection. Once cured, the joints will remain fully elastomeric, thereby accommodating the small elastic deflections incorporated in the pavement design.

Benefits at a Glance

One pack material

Easy application

Prevents sand loss from cleaning regimes, pedestrian footfall and heavy-duty trafficking

Inhibits the growth of weeds and grasses in the joints

Virtually eliminates residual staining from chewing gum, foodstuffs and oil

Maintains structural stability

Significantly reduces maintenance costs

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Case Study
Project name: Burslem Public Realm
Client: Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Contractor: Keble Heath Construction
Site: Burslem Market Place
Project: Burslem Public Realm
Area: 1,383m²
Paver type: Concrete Block Paving & Chinese Sandstone
Product/s: Resiblock '22' | Resiblock 22AF
Date: December 2018
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