Getting Creative with CRBs

Concrete kerbs form a raised shoulder between a roadway and a separation barrier typically located at the edge of a road surface or parking area. This partition is meant to prevent drivers from crossing over into oncoming vehicular traffic or endangering the lives of shoppers, cyclists, disabled individuals and other pedestrian traffic. Additionally, they separate parking areas from walkways, islands and footpaths and form part of aesthetically pleasing flower beds outside office parks.

MVA Bricks manufactures a variety of concrete kerbs for numerous commercial and industrial applications, providing additional support and safety as well as visual appeal to important structural components of the urban landscape.

Before delving into the different types of concrete kerbs that MVA Bricks supplies, it is paramount to understand the method we employ when manufacturing our kerbing.

Why MVA Bricks Uses a Unique Wet-Pressed Method

Engineers and contractors enjoy our products since they are manufactured at our premises in Pretoria where they are batch-tested to ensure longevity and consistent quality.

Our concrete kerbs are manufactured using the wet-pressed method. This method guarantees product consistency throughout a batch. Concrete batch plants mix sand, coarse aggregate and cement together with water and additives to produce the concrete. Once the wet mix is at the right viscosity, it is poured into a rotating 3-station mould press. A hydraulic press is used to press out all excess water from the mix, allowing for an instant de-mould of the product. The product is then stacked to dry for 24 hours before further handling.  By employing the wet-pressed method during the manufacture of our kerbs, we ensure maximum strength and stability.  

Our Impressive Range of Kerbing 

At MVA Bricks, our concrete kerbs are manufactured in accordance with SABS certification, and most are SANS-mark approved. Our kerbs are conveniently packaged into pallets and strapped for easy transport. The dimensions and weight may vary according to the type of kerb needed and the intended application, click here for our full range, which includes:

·         Barrier Kerbs – They are designed and positioned to create an island between opposing traffic.

·         Semi-Mountable Kerbs –These kerbs prevent vehicles from moving past a demarcated parking area in public parking lots.

·         Mountable Kerbs – allow trolleys, prams and other pedestrian traffic to gain access to walkways and pathways.

·         Channel Kerbs – channel the flow of excess water away from various road surfaces and paving.

·         Garden Kerbs – create a barrier between parking lots and visually appealing rockery gardens or staff recreational areas in office complexes and other commercial areas.

Importance of Using Concrete Kerbs for Edge Restraints

Paved roadways, pedestrian walkways and segmented pathways all have concrete kerbs in common. Constructed on the sub-base before the paving is bedded, edge restraints retain the bedding sand and ensure that edge pavers do not creep horizontally or move substantially under constant and heavy traffic. The restraints prevent the joints between the pavers from opening and losing their interlocking abilities.

The various design aspects of concrete kerbs are all dependent on service life, aesthetic appeal, the particular application as well as the cost.

Leading Producers of Concrete Kerbing

For almost 30 years, MVA Bricks has been supplying and manufacturing a variety of quality concrete products to a wide market sector in Gauteng and its surrounds. As the leading concrete paving and kerb manufacturer, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality standards which are met through our in-house testing facility and using SABS-approved materials, where possible. Our mountable concrete kerbs have been used in the construction of numerous roadways.

Additionally, we supply the highest quality washed river and plaster sand products and cement, offering the busy contractor a one-stop solution. The all-encompassing quality of our products is on par with our knowledgeable, professional staff complement and our service excellence. For the best products and the most diverse range in paving, kerbing and retaining wall concrete blocks, contact the professionals at MVA Bricks.