CPD Specifier magazine - January to May 2014 issue Jan 2014 | Page 35

Hard Landscaping

An Ultrascape
specification
rejuvenates
Bargoed
The Greater Bargoed Community Regeneration Project has transformed the
town and its surrounding communities. The first phase of this multi-million
pound scheme has been completed and Ultrascape materials were key
components in extensive public realm improvements throughout the town
centre.
The aim of the scheme was to improve Bargoed’s transport links in the upper
Rhymney Valley and to attract new investment into the area through public
realm regeneration. Ultrascape’s mortar paving system, alongside Cempoint,
were specified by Capita Symonds’s project architect for all new paved
surfaces throughout the town.
Work was completed by popular contractor Alun Griffiths whose site agent,
Jason Shannon states: “Ultrascape materials are always easy to work with
and we are very happy with the results.”
The Ultrascape mortar paving system consists of Pro-Bed HS bedding mortar,
Pro-Prime slurry primer and Flowpoint flowable grout. It is proven to be
BS7533 compliant under UKAS testing methods. This testing assesses the
performance capabilities of the materials considering compressive, flexural
and adhesive bond strengths, and shrinkage amongst others. It also ensures
rigid paving is constructed using the correct procedure ensuring durability.
Ultrascape Pro-Bed HS was delivered to the Bargoed site in bulk. Ideal
where your site has limited storage, a bulk mortar silo from Ultrascape can
accommodate over 30 tonnes of material in a single load. Their unique bulk
mortar silos feature a ‘single chamber’ design, meaning that the product
supplied is the same, single part, pre-blended, high quality material you find in
their smaller 25kg bags. Perfect for Bargoed’s large regeneration project.
Gun injected mortar, Cempoint is perfect for those smaller areas which can be
difficult to grout. Fast and easy to apply, with no wastage, it neatly and directly
fills the paving joint. Jointing steps throughout Bargoed was made easy.

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