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News Release from: Hanson Formpave | Subject: EcoGranite range
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 January 2007
Formpave new EcoGranite range at
Ecobuild 2007
FoFormpave is launching its new EcoGranite range of paving solutions at Ecobuild 2007 next month.
Formpave, a leading manufacturer of standard and specialist concrete block pavers, a patented SUDS system and Aquaflow range of permeable paving, is launching its new EcoGranite range of paving solutions at Ecobuild 2007 next month The EcoGranite range provides architects and specifiers with a product that has the appearance, performance and benefits of 100% granite products, but with the sustainable advantage that it has not drained reserves of the world's natural resources, providing a more environmentally friendly granite offering for the construction industry without compromising on quality
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 14 Aug 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Significant cost savings can also be realised as it is less expensive to purchase than natural granite, and as it does not need to be laid on mortar, ease of laying is a key advantage.
The granite used in the EcoGranite range is a by-product of Cornish China Clay, known as stent, and is an environmental alternative to freshly quarried granite.
Another by-product also used in Formpave's unique mix, is from the South Wales steel industry, ground granulated blast furnace slag, resulting in a more environmentally aware alternative to traditional granite.
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Commenting on Formpave's new range, Steve Spikes, development director, said, "We are delighted to be launching our new EcoGranite range at Ecobuild".
"Manufactured from crushed granite and grit-stone, the new range has unique, sparkling, textured surface finish giving excellent slip-skid resistance, which has proven very popular with architects, builders and specifiers".
The Formpave EcoGranite range consists of cobbles, setts, long-setts and paving, and is available in two colour ranges: the Cornish Range and the Royal Deeside Range.
The Cornish Range of colours is based on the natural granites of Cornwall and includes Natural Cornish, a sparkling white granite with black flecks; Tintagel, a light yellow granite; and Truro, a natural and charcoal brindle granite.
The Royal Deeside Range of colours include Balmoral, a black granite with white flecks, Braemar, a red granite with black and white flecks; Victoria, a white and yellow brindle granite; and Lochnagar, a red and charcoal brindle granite.
The colours offered within the Royal Deeside Range present refreshing alternatives to the frequently used natural granite products.
Available with a 60mm or 80mm depth, the range can be laid to produce bespoke designs from traditional coursing to more adventurous and unusual patterns such as circles and flanders fans.
Other Formpave products on show at Ecobuild 2007, other products include the company's flagship, stormwater source control system and Aquaflow range of permeable paving, Chartres range, Clifton range, kerbs and small element paving.
Visit Formpave on stand E133 for more information on any of their products.
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