Artro | Concrete Block Paving
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EPD
Certificate type
Concrete paving block with integral spacers. Artro's trafficable performance makes it the ideal paving solution for commercial, city centres or residential schemes.
Application
Flexible concrete paving block with integral spacers, manufactured to BS EN 1338.
Description
The concrete alternative to clay pavers.
With creativity at its core, Artro’s strength lies in its ability to adapt to any application. Inspired by the intimate scale of traditional European clay pavers, Artro brings the concept right up to date, providing inspirational options for landscape designers.
Features and benefits:
- 100% renewable energy used.
- 100% water used from rainwater harvesting system.
- Small linear paving blocks.
- Hard-wearing smooth surface.
- Vibrant long-lasting colours.
- Choose from cool contemporary greys or warm traditional tones.
General information
Color | Other Guidance for specification option:
|
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Concrete |
Shape | Other Guidance for specification option: Linear. |
Length | 220 mm |
Width | 55 mm |
Height | 80 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q24/10 Conventional concrete block paving Q24/110 Conventional concrete block paving Q24/112 Conventional concrete block paving with bound base Q24/113 Conventional concrete block paving overlay |
Product range |
Specification data - Concrete paving blocks
Standard | To BS EN 1338. |
Physical properties | |
Colour | Autumn.Bracken.Carbon.Heather.Platinum.Slate.Steel. |
Finish | Prime top surface layer with a minimum depth of 4 mm and >350 kg/m³ of cement. |
Profile | |
Paver type | Rectangular block paving. |
Dimensions and associated tolerances | |
Nominal sizes | 220 x 55 x 80 mm. |
Weathering resistance | ≤ 1.0 kg/m² as a mean with no individual value > 1.5 kg/m² Class 3. |
Slip resistance | Extremely low risk of slipping (>45 USRV). |
Skid resistance | (PSRV) >45. |
Recycled content (minimum) | Not less than 10 % recycled content. |
Strength | >3.6 MPa. |
Efflorescence | Minimum 12 hour vapour curing to reduce significantly the possibility of efflorescence. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Concrete |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 20.22 kg CO₂ eq/m² |
Recyclability | 100% |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | Manufacturer guidanceNot less than 12 % recycled content. |
Third party certifications
BIM objects
NBS BIM Object Standard
This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | - | 1 |
 IFC | - | 1 |
Third party certifications
EPD
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Artro 80mm, Hydropave Pedesta 60mm, Hydropave Pedesta 80mm, Hydropave Shannon 60mm, Marker Block 80mm, Pedesta 50mm, Pedesta 60mm, Pedesta 80mm, Shannon 50mm, Shannon 60mm, Toberloc 80mm
Literature
Artro - Linear concrete alternative to clay paving
Case studies
The Green Quarter, Southall London
Hudson Quarter, North Yorkshire
Crimple Hall, Harrogate