Omega Flow Permeable Block Paving
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80 mm Single size packs
80 mm Single size packs
A classic, rectangular, permeable concrete block paving unit, with excellent permeability for achieving SuDS and surface water drainage considerations.
Application
Domestic and commercial use: hardstanding for vehicular and pedestrian pavements including footpaths, cycle tracks, driveways, adoptable highways, commercial pavements, heavy duty pavements, roof top and balcony applications.
Description
Omega Flow concrete block paving has a contemporary, clean style which will complement most environments and has been designed for use in either hand or machine lay applications. Omega Flow concrete block paving also comes in thicknesses of up to 80 mm meaning that it can be tailored to suit almost any trafficking application.
Omega Flow paving blocks come with a number of complimentary products including marker blocks, kerbs as well as an impermeable paving range which includes pencil edge blocks and Bishops Hat edging blocks.
When tested to DD 229: 1996 for Surface Permeability Omega Flow achieved 4265 mm/h.
Standards:
Brett Landscaping operate a number of independently audited management systems:
- BS EN ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System.
- BS EN ISO 14001: 2004 Environmental Management System.
- OHSAS 18001: 2007 Health and Safety Management System.
- BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products.
General information
Color | Gold Brown Black |
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Concrete Guidance for specification option: Precast (semi-dry-pressed and vibrated). |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 215 mm |
Width | 115 mm |
Height | 60 mm 80 mm |
Warranty description | Manufacturer guidanceStatutory Rights - Technical Support. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q24/115 Permeable concrete block paving – total infiltration Q24/117 Permeable concrete block paving – partial infiltration Q24/119 Permeable concrete block paving – no infiltration Q24/12 Permeable concrete block paving |
Product range |
Specification data - Concrete paving blocks
Standard | To BS EN 1338: 2003. |
Physical properties | |
Colour | Autumn Gold.Brindle.Burnt Oak.Charcoal.Natural. |
Finish | Smooth faced. |
Profile | |
Paver type | Regular plan form. |
Arrises | Chamfered. |
Interlocking features | Nibs. |
Dimensions and associated tolerances | |
Nominal sizes | 215 x 115 x 80 mm. |
Arrises | Chamfered, 6 x 2 mm. |
Weathering resistance | Class 3. |
Abrasion resistance | ≤ 23 mm.Guidance for specification option: Determined by Wide Wheel Abrasion Test. |
Slip resistance | Unpolished Slip Resistance Value (USRV): ≥55; Potential for slip: Low. |
Recycled content (minimum) | Guidance for specification option: Up to 10%, depending on site of manufacture. |
Type | Hand lay. Machine lay. Guidance for specification option: Herringbone. |
Permeability | To BS DD 229:1996, 4265 mm/h. |
Third-party certification | CE marked; BREEAM B rating as per the BRE Green Guide, 4th Edition 2009. Guidance for specification option: A rating can be achieved when used in conjunction with a prepared recycled sub-base. |
Strength | Characteristic tensile splitting strength: ≥3.6 MPa; Failing load: ≥250 N/mm. |
Unit weight | 3.6 kg. |
Accessories | None. Omega Flow marker block paving, yellow. Guidance for specification option: Depth to match block paving. Omega Flow marker block paving, white. Guidance for specification option: Depth to match block paving. Omega Flow marker block paving, black. Guidance for specification option: Depth to match block paving. |
Tolerances on plan dimension and thickness nominal | Thickness: ±3 mm; Plan size: ±2 mm. |
Literature
Specialist Kerbs & Permeable Paving
Omega Flow Machine Lay TDS Sept 21
Omega Flow TDS Sept 21
Omega Flow Marker Block TDS Sept 21
Case studies
Brett Omega Flow is retrofitted to the Hull City Council & Yorkshire Water partnership £23m SuDS scheme.
Brett Omega Flow permeable paving provides the SuDS for the car parks on the Sixfields leisure development in Northampton
Omega Flow permeable paving manages the surface water at the new home of Old Saltleians Rugby Football Club.
Permeable paving provides the SuDS compliant solution to the car park of a distribution centre in Yorkshire
Permeable paving provides the SuDS solution for a Social Housing development