Charcon commercial landscaping comprises comprehensive integrated ranges of concrete and natural stone flag and block
paving and kerbs as well as surface water drainage systems and accessories.
Commercial landscaping
Introduction Charcon is a division
of Aggregate Industries which
enables access to the highest
quality raw materials, concrete
technology and research and
contractor best practice. The
company's commercial activities are
rigorously backed by customer
service, environmental,
sustainability and Health and Safety
policies.
Authority Charcon's manufacture
is credited to BS EN ISO 9001 and
BS EN ISO 14001.
Green issues The company
recognises its responsibilities in the
consumption of resources,
management and minimisation of
waste and the impact of operations
on local communities. Manufacture
of the Eco range reflects these
concerns and, particularly, avoids
wasted energy, uses recycled oil
and has reduced noise levels of
operation. Sustainable drainage
systems can prevent pollution of
water courses when installed.
Aggregate Industries is the first
company in the world to be
accredited to BES 6001, The
Responsible Source certification
from the Building Research
Establishment.
Flag paving
Description Charcon offers
integrated ranges of flag paving with
associated kerbs and setts. They
provide the specifier with choices of
traditional or contemporary designs,
colours, textures and features with
applications in all types of urban or
residential environments.
Special features are as follows:
Ultrapave - is fibre or steel
reinforced to prevent cracking
caused by vehicle overrun and is an
economical alternative to natural
granite.
Appalachian - incorporates granite
aggregate for high durability and
outstanding aesthetics.
Academy - a cost-effective textured
solution for commercial paving
areas that doesn't compromise on
aesthetics.
Malvern - uses a special aggregate
combination, offers high tolerance
cutting and is suitable for new and
established areas.
Moordale - is cost-effective, utilises
limestone and Yorkstone and
exhibits excellent non-slip
characteristics.
Courtstone - is extremely durable,
replicates Caithness stone and is
available in a range of rectangular
sizes for a natural appearance.
Granite, Yorkstone, Sandstone
- have a wide range of aesthetic
options, are extremely hard-wearing
and are available for immediate
delivery.
EcoPave - uses secondary and
recycled materials, minimises waste
and its manufacturing process
minimises energy use.
StoneMaster - designed to replicate
natural Yorkstone by incorporating a
blend of fine sands and 50%
reclaimed/recycled materials.
Block paving
Description The block paving
range comprises both natural and
aggregate products and satisfies the
demands of all applications from
private heritage housing
developments to modern civic
centres.
The Infilta range of permeable
paving is an ecological product that
meets the needs of SUDS and
sustainable projects. Europa ML is
available for mechanical lay.
Kerbs
Description The extensive range
of kerbs and integrated accessories
is designed to tolerate occasional
impact and, selectively, offers
resistance to impact from HGVs,
compliance with HSE requirements
and suitability for contemporary or
heritage projects.
Sitework All installation should be
detailed and constructed in
accordance with the relevant section
of BS 7533.
SUPPLY
All products are supplied from a
nationwide network of facilities
which have in-depth stocking.
Charcon, an
Aggregate Industries Business
Hulland Ward
Ashbourne
Derbyshire, DE6 3ET
Tel: +44 (0)1335 372222
Fax: +44 (0)1335 370074
Email:
sales.charcon@aggregate.com
Website: www.charcon.com
rps no: 23527
SERVICES
Services to specifiers are:
Technical advice on product
specification, applications guidance,
installation procedures.
Free design advice and technical
support at all stages of a project.
CAD drawings.
Product take offs.
Advice on mechanical lay.
Samples.
COSHH data for all products.
Three CPD Seminars are available:
Sustainable Development of Hard
Landscaping Materials, Sustainable
Drainage Systems (SUDS) Natural
Stone from Quarry to Street.
REFERENCES
Information on surface water
drainage and SUDS systems and
specialist concrete products is in
Section (52)Dr of this edition of the
RIBA Product Selector. Binder:
Commercial Landscaping product
portfolio and SUDS Design Guide
are available on request.
Charcon