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Granite Step Unit | Concrete Step

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Tobermore Third party certifications:
  • EPD

    EPD

    Certificate type

Sparkling granite concrete block.

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Application

Suitable for both traditional and contemporary buildings.

Description

A concrete block with a coarse textured surface exposing sparkling granite aggregates, creating an aesthetic appeal.


Features and benefits:

  • Designed to incorporate with any size of step frame, the three sizes are suitable for placing in a variety of positions over a split-level area, creating interesting and unique step designs.
  • 100% renewable energy used.
  • 100% water used from rainwater harvesting system and groundwater bore hole.


It is the responsibility of the designer to ensure that the products specified comply with all regulations. Tobermore recommend that compliance is sought from Building Control prior to the installation of any of its step products. 

General information

Color

Silver

Finish

Guidance for specification option:

Granite aggregate.

Manufacturer guidance

Aggregate 

Material

Concrete

Shape

Rectangle

Length

350 mm

400 mm

Width

150 mm

Height

1000 mm

Uniclass

Pr_25_30_90_18 Concrete step unitsPrimary

CAWS

Q24/10 Conventional concrete block paving

Q24/110 Conventional concrete block paving

Specification data - Concrete step units

Standards

BS EN 1339.

Step unit configuration

Solid step.

Colour

Granite aggregate.

Finish

-

Treads

Hard-wearing granite aggregate surface.

Risers

Hard-wearing granite aggregate surface.

PhysicalPropertiesProfileArrises

Square.

PhysicalPropertiesDimensionsAndAssociatedTolerancesNominalSizes

350 x 150 x 1000 mm.

350 x 150 x 500 mm.

400 x 150 x 1000 mm.

350 x 150 x 750 mm.

PhysicalPropertiesDimensionsAndAssociatedTolerancesTolerancesOnDiagonals

As per BS EN 1339.

Strength

>5 MPa.

Granite content

Not less than 56.4% of granite aggregate in surface layer.

Efflorescence

Minimum 12 hour vapour curing to significantly reduce the possibility of efflorescence.

BREEAM rating

In accordance with the Green Guide to Specification, 4th Edition 2009.

PhysicalPropertiesWeatheringResistance

Class 3.

PhysicalPropertiesAbrasionResistance

Class 3.

PhysicalPropertiesSlipResistance

Extremely low (>75 USRV).

PhysicalPropertiesSkidResistance

Extremely low (>75 USRV).

Sustainability data

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Recyclability

100%

Third party certifications

Third party certifications

EPD

EPD

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) - Fusion Kerb Edge, Fusion Kerb & Radii, Granite Step Unit, Turfstone

Case studies

Bedlinog Square

Bedlinog Square