In Situ Concrete Pavement - for architectural hardscape.
In Situ concrete is a wonderful, flexible paving option.
When consistent colour and slip resistant texture are added to the mix, endless cost effective possibilities arise. The main benefits are:
- It can be poured to any shape without cost penalty.
- It is structurally sound and extremely durable.
- It is fast and economic to install.
- It is easily maintained.
The issue has always been to ensure that design requirements of performance, colour and surface texture can be realized to an acceptable standard.
At Hardscape Resourcing we have evolved materials, methods and techniques to maximize the potential of using concrete in this way and minimizing any risk factors associated with a site poured operation.
The product range comprises:
- Classic Landscape Colours - for ready mixed concrete.
These are a selection of specially blended attractive colour additions, factory pre dosed into water soluble bags for simple, fail safe, consistent addition at the concrete plant, prior to delivery on site.
- Whispercast Exposed Aggregate finishes - combining the beauty of natural aggregate with subtle earth tone colour in the base slab. Created by utilizing the latest concrete technology incorporating:
Self neutralizing surface de-activators, for correct and pre-determined depth of aggregate exposure, whether surface seeded or revealed from within the concrete matrix. Workability admixtures to maintain aggregate grading curve ensuring a consistent, durable, attractive finish and appearance.
An extensive library of aggregate options is continually maintained and constantly updated. In addition well connected, aggregate resourcing personnel have the knowledge, experience and capability to supply any special requirements of size, mineral or colour.
- Decorative Concrete Stains - for creative post finishing of concrete surfaces.
Decorative Concrete stains are produced, providing variegated stone like shaded effects, which add an extra dimension to the range of colours and finishes achievable on architectural concrete.
Available both in reactive acid based form or water borne penetrating formulations, stain application assimilates into the slab, becoming a permanent constituent of the concrete surface.
- Protection and Maintenance - for dirt and stain resistance.
Any investment in a decorative finish is worth protection from contamination, environmental degradation and staining. For this reason, and important part of the HRL programme is recommendation and provision of penetrating protective sealers as an essential part of the process.
All materials supplied, whilst high performance, are water based, eco-friendly formulations, designed to maintain surface appearance and minimize excessive upkeep. Different grades can range from actively colour enhancing to invisible after use, when a natural weathered appearance is sought. Where appropriate heavy duty densifying treatments are available for exceptionally abrasive applications.
- Technical advice and support - for the designer and project team.
Extensive experience, knowledge and competence in the correct, effective use of colour addition, decorative aggregate, texture and architectural post finishing is available from within the HRL team, by e.mail, telephone or personal visit.
In addition helpful technical data, method statements and general guidelines are produced to be downloaded or supplied as hard copy if preferred.
- Concrete can be beautiful:
The combination of user friendly Classic Colour addition, Whispercast exposed aggregate and decorative stains from HRL provide the means and back up to make that happen.
