Countryside Classic Kerb

Strong aesthetic appeal is offered by the Countryside Classic Kerb. A natural rough-hewn appearance enables the kerbs to blend in particularly well in traditional or conservation environments.

Style & appearance

Photographs

Colour availability

Silver Grey

Product photograph

Product Data

Trafficking

Designed to withstand occasional vehicular impact

Features and benefits

Two product options (Classic and Classic Wide Top) provide a choice of aggregate bases, shades and installed profiles.
Offers strong visual synergy with the Charcon flag and block paving ranges
Extremely durable

Dimensions (mm)	Classic		Classic wide top
Length	914	914	914
Height	255	255	205
Width	125	145	290
Half-batter	√
Square		√	√
Textured	√	√	√
Colour availability	Silver Grey	Silver Grey	Silver Grey
Weight (approx kg)	67	78	125

Accessory data

	Edge profile	Length	Height	Width
Classic
Crossing unit	Bullnose Square	914 914	150 150	125 145
Radius unit*	Half-battered Square	see note see note	255 255	125 145
Dropper unit	Half-battered Square	914 914	255-150 255-150	125 145
Quadrant	Half-battered Square	– –	255 255	R305 R305
Internal angle	Half-battered	–	255	125
External angle	Half-battered	–	255	125
Flat top edging	Square	–	150	50
Classic Wide Top
Crossing unit	Wide Top	914	100	290
Radius unit**	Wide Top	see note	205	290
Dropper unit	Wide Top	914	205-100	290
* Classic radius units available in 1.8, 3, 6 and 9 metres external radius versions. ** Classic Wide Top radius units available in 3, 6 and 9 metre external radius versions.

Design Considerations

Complementary products

Designed for use with all Charcon flag and block paving ranges.

Standards

Countryside Classic kerb products comply with the performance levels in European Standard BS EN 1340.

Composition and manufacture

Manufactured from South West granites using a wet pressed method. The kerb is then shot blasted to expose the aggregate.

Specification clauses

For further information, please refer to Charcon Technical Services.

Colour availability

Silver Grey

Installation guidelines

Design standards

All installations should be detailed and constructed in accordance with BS7533: Part 3 and Part 6.

Haunching

All kerbing should normally be haunched with concrete to ensure full stability and support for adjacent paving and to help withstand occasional vehicular impact.

K-lite Tradtional and Countryside Classic Kerb

Sub-grade
As for adjoining paved areas.

Sub-base
As for adjoining paved areas.

Bedding and haunching
Material: concrete (grade ST1).
K-lite Traditional may be laid to full or half batter.

Countryside Classic minimum dimensions:
Bed: 150 mm
Haunch: 100 mm.

Detailing

Radii:
K-lite Traditional - use shorter (290 mm or 456 mm lengths) units to form radius kerb-line.
Countryside Classic - select from 1.8, 3, 6 or 9 metre radius units (External only).

Driveway crossing:
K-lite Traditional.
Countryside Classic - use left-hand and right-hand droppers with crossing kerb units.
K-lite Traditional Kerb: Laid to half batter (can also be laid to full batter or vertically)
Countryside Classic Kerb
K-lite Traditional Kerb: crossing detail

Additional design detailing

In addition to those included in this guide, further detailed drawings are available on request from Charcon Hard Landscaping.
Contact Technical Services Department on 01335 372222.

Handling equipment

For appropriate handling and lifting equipment, contact Probst Handling Equipment on 01939 235325.

Installation Diagrams

Fig 6b. Country CLassic Kerb	Fig 6a. K-lite Traditional kerb: Laid to half batter (can also be laid to full batter or vertically)

Fig 7. K-lite Traditional kerb: crossing detail