Material Options for Your Commercial Kerbs

Kerbs are important features in your commercial property. They are designed to separate the vehicles' roadway from the pavements. The nature of the vehicles' roadway in your commercial property affects the aesthetics of the property as well as the efficiency of the flow of traffic. For this reason, you need to consider some factors when choosing the kerbs. One of the key things to consider is the type of material. The material will affect the functionality of your commercial kerbs. There is a wide range of materials available and your choice may depend on the pros and cons of each. Here are a few options that you may want to try.

Concrete

Concrete is one of the most common material options for kerbs. The raw materials for concrete are usually readily and widely available, making concrete kerbs relatively cheap. Concrete is strong and long-lasting, making it ideal for heavy commercial usage. The concrete kerbs can be made and installed on-site with the help of kerbing machines. They can also be purchased as precast concrete blocks for the kerbing project. Your choice will depend on cost and speed of installation among other factors.

Natural Stone

If you want the kerbs to enhance the visual appeal of your commercial property, natural stone is your perfect choice. However, the price of natural stone can be quite high. If you'd like to use natural stone, consider choosing options such as cobblestone and granite. Granite is highly resilient and its variegated appearance gives it a unique feature that is perfect for aesthetic purposes. However, if the finishing surface of the granite kerbs is rough, it can damage vehicle tyres.

Brick

Brick is durable and easy to maintain. However, compared to concrete, brick is slightly softer and may not be a good choice for heavy commercial usage.

Asphalt

Asphalt kerbs will perform well without deteriorating quickly. Asphalt is a strong and durable material containing bitumen and is often used in the construction of roads. A paving machine is usually used for installing asphalt kerbs. This makes the process quick and efficient. To minimise costs, you may want to install the asphalt kerbs when making your commercial pavements. Nevertheless, the costs of installing asphalt kerbs may vary depending on the condition of the vehicle roadways.

Kerbs are a great way to encourage responsible use of the pavements in your commercial premises. Selecting the right material is critical because it will affect your expenses on the project, the final aesthetic appeal, and the kerbs' durability. Talk to your commercial kerbing contractor for more information.