EnviroKerb
The recycled composite kerb drain solution
'We find using Envirokerb gives us up to 400% more production per day over conventional two-piece units'
Jonny Edwards and Son, Kerb-laying contractors.
Since its introduction in 2002, over 150,000 metres of Envirokerb linear drainage have been installed in hundreds of schemes around the UK. Envirokerb has become recognised as the lightest, strongest and greenest combined kerb drainage solution on the market.
Envirokerb shares the multiple benefits common to all of the products in our Enviro-range, and can help you meet the demands of health and safety requirements, project efficiency, and component quality and is the ideal solution for kerb drainage on motorways, trunk roads, car parks and most other urban areas.
Our policy of continual product improvement has led to recent upgrades in the manufacturing process. Envirokerb is now lighter, stronger and looks better than ever.
Lighter. Stronger. Faster to install. Safer. And Greener
'The Envirokerb offers the perfect solution. At 15kg it is lightweight enough for manual installation. Of all the projects we have carried out so far we have not had a single breakage or chipping to kerbs and the product has proven to be stronger in all aspects than the traditional concrete kerbs'.
Birmingham City Council Highways Dept
Features and Benefits
Lightweight
Envirokerb is made from fully recycled plastic. The unit weight is reduced by up to 70% compared to traditional concrete kerb drainage units, reducing the amount of traffic needed to transport units to and from the site.
All the Envirokerb components have been designed to fall well within the 25kg limit for manual handling, with a standard 305mm depth weighing as little as 15kg! The reduced weight eliminates the need for on-site machinery for installation. Evidence from contractors suggests this reduces installation times dramatically.
Health and Safety
The lighter weight of Envirokerb means fewer workplace injuries - and subsequently fewer lost workdays or costly compensation claims.
Cutting the recycled plastic material has fewer of the risks normally associated with cutting concrete units, such as harmful dust, noise and vibration.
One Piece Design
The innovative one-piece design of Envirokerb eliminates the need for the secondary operation of jointing two components, as required with some existing systems. This reduces the kerb's vulnerability to on-site breakage if left exposed.
The units are available with either a standard end for 'butt joints' or with a positive interlock between each module with the use of preformed joints. This helps keep the drainage installation in-line and level.
'Because it's a one part system rather than a two part system, and it's also lightweight, the rate you can lay at is probably twice as much, if not more [than two-piece concrete products]'.
Adam Fowell, Birse Civils, Darlington Eastern Transport Corridor
Precision Manufactured
Envirokerb is manufactured to a high aesthetic finish, making it almost indistinguishable from concrete units, for continuity with existing materials.
Envirokerb is available in a range of widths and depths, as well as half-battered or 45 degree splayed styles, to meet project requirements. The Envirokerb system is complemented by a full range of additional components including drop kerbs, numerous centre stones, lightweight gully chamber, rodding access units, radius units and numerous outlet possibilities.
Hydraulic Efficiency
Due to the nature of Envirokerb's unique composite material, hydraulic performance is improved over traditional materials.
Durability
Envirokerb is tested to Group D400 loading class and exceeds the strength required for kerbside systems under European law (Group C250)
The Envirokerb unit is highly resistant to side impact, the main cause of failure in many kerbside type installations. Independent tests show that the recycled plastic material is up to 30 times stronger than equivalent concrete products, making it almost unbreakable during on-site handling and installation. In fact we're so confident of the unit's durability, Envirokerb combined drainage comes with a guarantee against breakage.
The composite material is fully resistant to all types of chemicals in petrol, diesel and oil, and is not affected by road salts.
'The product has proven to be very strong, and to date we have experienced no breakages. Once in-situ the product has the appearance of concrete and blends exactly with existing kerb-lines. We would have no hesitation in recommending the product'.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Quality Assurance
Envirokerb is fully compliant to the European EN1433 specification for drainage channels with vehicular and pedestrian access. The product bears the CE mark of quality. PDS have full ISO9001 Accreditation (Management Systems). In addition and essential for full compliance to the EN1433 standard, our manufacturing facilities have full ISO 9000 series Accreditation and Quality Assurance. The Envirokerb range and PDS are now compliant to ISO14001.
Green Benefits
Envirokerb linear drainage is made entirely from recycled materials that would otherwise be destined for landfill within the UK and China. But the environmental benefits don't end there - Envirokerb helps your company reduce its carbon footprint throughout its lifetime in use.
Other combined kerb drainage systems manufactured in traditional materials rely heavily on natural resources. These products are also heavy, requiring more traffic to and from site.
The environmental benefits of Envirokerb continue right through its lifetime in use. If no longer required on site, the Envirokerb can be reused elsewhere, or recycled - unlike traditional products.
Lighter. Stronger. Faster to install. Safer. And Greener
For more detailed information & diagrams please click here to view the EnviroKerb brochure.
Handling kerbs: Reducing the risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
Occupational Health Case study: Costain
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Please click here to view the 'Impact Testing of Envirokerb Drainage Units' report.