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Architects designing an exclusive housing development in the Warwickshire countryside called on Brett Landscaping when they needed to create stylish paving that was inkeeping with the surroundings .
Milverton Hall , near Royal Leamington Spa , is being developed into ten modern apartments while retaining the period aesthetic .
All the building materials had to be carefully selected and this included the areas of landscaping work within the grounds of the hall and areas for parking , turning circle and patios .
Leo Architects , of Market Harborough , contacted Brett Landscaping for advice on products and technical expertise .
Specialists from Brett provided help and support to select the areas which would require permeable paving , to drain the surface water , to best meet the site conditions .
Initially the clients wanted to use permeable paving on a large radial circle at the front of the property . Brett advised that the size of the radius meant that this wouldn ’ t be the optimum product for the area . The size of the joint required between permeable blocks would have impacted on the structural integrity of a comparatively high traffic area of paving .
Brett advised where the permeable paving should be installed and that their stylish Alpha Antique paving should be used for the radial frontage area to allow the surface water to run off into the adjacent paving – which was built from Brett ’ s Alpha Flow permeable pavers .
The combination of Alpha Antique and Alpha Flow ensured that the requirements for SuDS on the scheme were amply met while providing the look required by the client and architect . It also provided the long-term structural integrity of the paved areas .
Kevin Jones , Specification Sales Manager for Brett Landscaping , said : “ We were very pleased to be involved in this project and to be able to offer our expertise to improve the outcomes for the developer and the architect .
“ Brett Landscaping ’ s experience in assessing the product needs and requirements for SuDs , style and sustainability make us the ideal partner for this type of development .”
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