How much is a square meter of the Tri-Lock pavement?
To calculate the price per square meter, we need to know what purpose the pavement is to serve, what terrain it is going to be installed in and what the load will be. Then we can recommend a suitable thickness, reinforcement or surface treatment.
What is Tri-Lock made from?
The pavement is made from high-strength precast concrete and it consists of two parts: the lock and the key. The elements of the system are manufactured in two dimensions and weights for maximum protection of the foundation and for various loads.
What are the advantages of Tri-Lock when compared with other systems?
A regular interlocking pavement is not only more demanding when it comes to the base material, preparation of the bottom layer and duration of the installation, but it also often requires securing the side edges of the pavement with curbs to prevent gaps between the individual pieces. We need to emphasize that such types of pavements are impermeable, without the ability to absorb water after rain. Any slight irregularities of the surface of the pavement creates puddles. When you use Tri-Lock, you don’t need to install curbs along the edges of the pavement and the shape of the pavement prevents the creation of puddles.
How is Tri-Lock assembled?
The individual blocks are standardly assembled manually. For roads, the base is prepared in the same way as for an interlocking pavement but curbs are not required to be used with Tri-Lock. The system is easy and it can be installed by untrained workers supervised by a trained employee. The pavement is maintenance-free for its entire service life.
Can I also use Tri-Lock as a porous pavement?
Yes, you can use the pavement to reinforce areas that will be turfed later. The system is suitable for parking lots, temporary roads and park pavements. It is safe for lawnmowers.
What are the main rules for installing outdoor pavement?
The installation of outdoor pavement must follow several important rules. The pavement must have a falling gradient to prevent the formation of puddles and to allow water that is not absorbed to flow away. When the terrain is sloping, you should choose a rougher surface of the pavement for safer walking. Place the pavement on a permeable, properly pointed base layer of fine chippings (5 cm) placed on a rougher gravel layer (10-15 cm). Use dry quartz sand (0-2 cm) to fill in the joints and let it sit for about three weeks to settle before you sweep the pavement.
What is the load capacity of the interlocking pavement?
If you choose an industrial interlocking pavement, the load capacity is really high. The joint concrete pavement is able to withstand the load of freight traffic of up to 40 tonnes.
What terrain is Tri-Lock suitable for?
Tri-Lock is ideal as reinforcement of areas surrounding buildings, water channels and lake dams. It is ideal for sloping or statically or dynamically exposed areas and slopes that are exposed to erosion. It can be used as permanent concrete mesh installed below the surface of the terrain and so on. Flexibility is achieved by bevelling the internal lock of the blocks that allows using the system in an undulated terrain. It can also be wrapped in the plane and twisted into a helix. It can be applied on slopes of up to 60°. It can also be installed under water.