Construction World June 2017

Now widely accepted Terracrete, manufactured locally and internationally by Terraforce licensees, is a versatile eco-surface hard lawn block that was introduced to the South African market by Terraforce in 2002. “It is an alternative to impermeable urban surfaces, as the block allows for

The units can be laid in different patterns and may be used with or without ground anchors for the lining of riverbanks and other areas subjects to soil erosion. The paving of grassed roads and parking areas, as well as the stabilising of steep embankments such as bridge abutments, can be undertaken with these versatile blocks. Holger Rust, managing director, Terraforce, says landscape contractors are finally recognising the many benefits of installing permeable interlocking concrete pavers. “From an aesthetic point of view, they are very versatile,” explains Rust. “A grass driveway, a rustic gravel driveway, or an attractive pattern of pavers can add the finishing touch to a residence or development that is looking to stand out. Permeable grass pavers can add a park- like or pastoral feel to many areas that normally require hard paving.

unrestricted water penetration and can help manage stormwater run-off by temporarily storing rainwater runoff before filtering it back – cleaned of impurities – into the soil. Rainwater that would normally run off into rivers and streams is returned directly into the ground.” 

Henri Vidal. Specifications and standards The original concept of MSE is that of a composite material consisting of frictional fill, flexible reinforcements and a flexible cladding. In order to protect Road Author- ities, local generic specifications for MSE should ensure that state of the art sus- tainable MSE solutions which comply with recognised International norms are tendered. 

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