When we talk about precast concrete curb edges, we are referring to pieces made with mass concrete that are intended for paved areas with traffic or pedestrians.
Its main functions include the separation of areas for various uses, such as, for example, a road from a pedestrian zone. It also serves to make delimitations in a garden or a change in the type of pavement. In addition, it serves to facilitate drainage, channeling or evacuation of water, or to separate paved areas.
As experts in precast concrete and concrete pavers for pavements, from Cleannox we want to tell you a little more about this type of product.
Applications of concrete according to the type of curb edge
Depending on the application that is going to be given to the curb edge, we find several types:
- Roadway curb edge. These curb edges are manufactured to delimit two different types of surfaces, but in this case, one of these surfaces is intended for the passage of vehicles. These curb edges are manufactured for parking areas, roads and for all types of traffic.
- Curb edge for roundabout. They have sides with inclination so that the tires of the vehicles are not damaged in the event that they touch the curb edge.
- Gutter curb edge. These are curb edges for surfaces intended for the circulation of vehicles, and are very similar to those of the road; but these, in the front part, contain a piece that is used as drainage.
- Redirection curb edges. This is also a roadway curb edge, but it usually has a metal profile that helps to recover the direction of travel of the vehicles. This is useful when any vehicle leaves the road.
- Gully curb edges. Like the previous ones, these are also roadway curb edges. These curb edges have a recess to collect drainage water and thus channel it and take it directly to the sewage system.
- Pedestrian curb edge. The main function of this curb edge is to delimit two pedestrian surfaces of different kinds, which may be of different colors and finishes. Sometimes, they can be manufactured so that cars can circulate at low speed.
- Garden curb edges. These are curb edges with smaller dimensions, and are used to separate the garden area from the passage area, but they are also used to delimit planters or the area of a swimming pool. In addition, these curb edges can be used as decorative elements, such as the finishing of a wall, delimiting the contour of a tree or as a finishing of the steps of stairs, for example.
Advantages of precast concrete
Precast concrete curb edges have many advantages:
- Conservation and maintenance. These curb edges require very little maintenance, as they have a long service life with hardly any wear. This is because they are resistant to abrasion, bending and also to water absorption, but, in order for them to last for a longer time, it is recommended to clean them every 4 or 5 years.
- Low cost of the product. The curb edges, being made with concrete materials, are very economical, since the production of said material is very economical. It is a very competitive and demanded product in the market.
- Great variety of decorative possibilities. With concrete curb edges we find a great diversity of finishing possibilities, such as pigmented, washed, textured or embossed finishes, with recesses or smooth, among many others. At Cleannox we offer curb edges of different shapes and colors that allow to give continuity to the installed pavement giving it a sense of unity.
- Quick installation. Concrete curb edges, being a prefabricated structure, grant an easy task of construction. They offer perfect finishes quickly and efficiently.
- Production in a controlled manner. These curb edges are manufactured with strict and standardized technical controls, something that will make curb edges of very good quality are manufactured.
The advantages of using precast concrete curb edges are very diverse, and this is because they are very resistant and versatile elements for all types of uses. Ask Cleannox for solutions in concrete pavers and curb edges. We work in Albacete, Madrid, Cuenca, Ciudad Real, Toledo and Guadalajara. We have the logistical capacity to move to different points of the peninsula.
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