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
- 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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