CONCRETE & STONEWORK
BRADSTONE LAUNCHES ITS FIRST LOW CARBON
PAVING RANGE
FOR GARDENS AND DRIVEWAYS
Domestic hard landscaping brand Bradstone , part of the Aggregate Industries group , has launched a complete range of low carbon products for patios and driveways that offers a 20 % reduction in carbon footprint compared to the previous versions of the products . Whilst the new Bradstone ECO collection offers a comprehensive selection of products , earlier this year , the company also announced its commitment to review the entire concrete products range with a view to lowering its carbon footprint .
The paving brand , which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year , has made the move as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable construction . The first products to be awarded Bradstone ECO status are now available and feature an improved design mix using sustainable materials and practices .
* According to European Environment Agency
This has been achieved through improvements in manufacturing and design mix to help reduce the carbon footprint of each of the Bradstone ECO products . The change in design mix means a typical patio measuring 30m2 will now offer a carbon saving equivalent to that generated by 3 mature trees over one year *.
The first products available in the Bradstone ECO range include Old Town ECO , Old Riven ECO , Aged Riven ECO , Ashbourne ECO , Edale ECO and BradDrive Cobblestone ECO , from the brand ’ s concrete paving and driveway collection . All pack sizes and colours will remain the same .
In addition to improving the eco credentials of its existing wet cast products , Bradstone has launched a new Old Town ECO Evolve product that is more than 35 % lower in carbon compared to the previous Old Town product . The paver is lighter and easier to handle . With its specific laying pattern it is now faster to lay as well . The reduced weight means more product can be included in each pack and larger quantities can be transported at the same time , helping to further reduce CO2 emissions .
Old Town ECO Evolve paving in Silver is a traditional style product that uses a secondary aggregate in the mix to give it a contemporary colour and unique sparkle . Available in a 7.2m2 pack , the concrete patio pack includes 900 x 600 pavers .
To find out more about the Bradstone and the new ECO range , visit www . bradstone . com
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