Ultrascape Helps to
Preserve Gateway to
World Heritage Site
Bow Lane in Durham is the gateway to the city's
World Heritage Site. Several years ago, the well-used
thoroughfare underwent a facelift to rejuvenate it. This
included re-laying existing cobbles and stone paving
as well as installing new stones.
The work was carried out using Ultrascape's BS 7533
compliant mortar paving system comprising Pro-Prime
Bow Lane, June 2015
slurry primer , Pro-Bed HS fine bedding concrete and
Flowpoint rapid setting grout. This British Standard
and offersproves
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and was ideal for grouting
construction process, all contributed
depths created by the cobbles. Simple to use, it was
o the success of the project. The
poured over the area and washed clean, filling all joints
products have proved themselves to
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without
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Sara Forbes,
Assistant
Engineer, Highway
areas,
quickly. Furthermore,
Flowpoint can be open to
Design. foot traffic in just one hour, minimising time on site and
disruption to pedestrians. It is available in two colours;
charcoal and natural, both of which were used on
this project. A third, bespoke colour was also blended
Bow Lane, June 2015
to ensure all areas were in keeping with the original
character.
The site has since withstood vehicular traffic,
"We are delighted with the overall appearance of the scheme and also
heavy foot traffic, and the elements, with no signs
with its durability. The products were easy to use and the technical
of deterioration - a testament to using a BS 7533
assistance we received from the team at Ultrascape in the design stages,
compliant system. A tried and tested method that
and also during the construction process, all contributed to the success
removes the uncertainty of site batched mortars and
of the project. The products have proved themselves to be resilient and
offers a minimum construction life of 40 years.
durable and Bow Lane looks just as good 4 years on."
www.ultrascape.co.uk
Sara Forbes, Assistant Engineer, Highway Design.
32 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 15