FORMPAVE
TUFTHORN AVENUE
COLEFORD
GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL16 8PR
Tel: 01594 836999
Fax: 01594 810577
Suppliers of: Paving Systems, Permeable Paving, SUDS Paving, paving blocks, paving setts, paving slabs, paving cobbles, tactile paving
Formpave supply Block Paving and SUDS.
Solutions for Driveways, paths, Patios, car parks and pedestrian areas. Concrete block paving & kerbs, Aquaflow SUDS system, and Nori clay paving. From domestic to urban landscaping systems.
Aquaflow SuDS System
Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS)Ever changing weather systems, increasing urbanisation and rapid run-off have put a tremendous strain on conventional storm water drainage systems, resulting in sewers and culverts becoming overloaded and contamination of streams and rivers.
SuDS help prevent flooding by replicating natural systems and processes to drain surface water run-off in a controlled way. This is done through collection, storage and cleaning before the water is slowly released back, either into the watercourses or directly into the ground. Alternatively the water can be stored and used for flushing lavatories, washing cars and watering plants.
These systems are increasingly being used and will soon become mandatory on all new major developments.
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Aquaflow SuDS attenuation system
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Aquaflow SuDS infiltration system
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Aquaflow SuDS design service
Permeable Block Paving Suppliers:
Formpave introduced the first permeable block paving solution to the UK market almost 20 years ago and continues to be a world leader in sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS). We provide a cost effective and sustainable solution to traditional hard landscaping and urban drainage installation. Our permeable block paving allows drainage through vertical channels and will let water through the surface at a rate of round 9,000mm per square metre per hour.
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Aquasett permeable block paving
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Aquaflow ML permeable block paving
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Ecogranite Aquaslab permeable paving
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Ecogranite Aquasett permeable block paving
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Aquaflow Permeable Block Paving
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Ecogranite Aquaflow permeable block paving
Block Paving Suppliers
Formpave manufactures a wide range of high quality block paving for commercial and domestic applications. We offer a selection of colours, block types and finishes, including EcoGranite (which contains up to 77 per cent recycled content), and Chartres (which matches the stone traditionally used in heritage sites). Our paving blocks are cut to withstand heavy loads, so you can be confident that it will be both strong and durable for the job at hand. Typically, our block paving solutions are used for domestic projects such as driveways, through to large scale commercial projects such as car parks.
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Tactile block paving
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Royal Forest block paving
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Chartres cobbles
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Chartres boulevard paving
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Chartres block paving
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Clifton Setts
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Fineline Block Paving
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Chartres Linear block paving
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Ecogranite Royal Forest block paving
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Ecogranite Slab paving
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Ecogranite Chartres block paving
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Ecogranite Longsetts
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Ecogranite cobbles
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Ecogranite Setts
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Ecogranite Boulevard
Paving Kerbs and Accessories:
We manufacture a range of block paving kerbs, edging, step systems and transitions suitable for use with conventional block and permeable block paving. Kerbs and edging are used as a paving edge restraint and are suitable for roads and footpaths on commercial, industrial and domestic sites. Standard and bull nose kerbs are available to add the finishing touches and are available in colours and finishes to match the Aquaflow, Chartres, EcoGranite and Royal Forest ranges.
Nori Clay Paving:
Formpave has reintroduced this heritage brand to provide a cost effective and sustainable solution for modern buildings.The naturally environmentally friendly qualities of clay make it the perfect material for pavers and with ease of use on-site, once installed our pavers are simple to maintain. The Nori collection is a solid, reliable, rectangular paving range available in three colours, all ideal for rural and character properties and for those looking for a beautiful finish.
Formpave Stockists:
Formpave® products are available through a network of merchant stockists - Please see our web site for further information https://www.forterra.co.uk/formpave/stockists
The Racecourse Newbury - Formpave block and permeable paving
Project case study: The Racecourse Newbury (housing)
Product: Golden Brindle and Charcoal block paving;
Aquaflow® SUDS with Red Brindle permeable paving
Developer: David Wilson Homes
Area: 8,000m2
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
A range of Formpave’s block and permeable paving has been specified by David Wilson Homes for its new £350 million development, The Racecourse Newbury.
The project is a joint venture by David Wilson Homes Southern and Newbury Racecourse to regenerate the 106-year-old site. Work is expected to take up to 10 years and will include improvements to the racing, hospitality, conference and events facilities, as well as providing up to 1,500 new homes.
Formpave is providing 8,000m2 square metres of Golden Brindle and Charcoal Grey block paving from its Royal Forest collection. In addition, the company is supplying Red Brindle permeable paving incorporating its Aquaflow Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS).
David Wilson Homes specified Formpave’s SUDS system to meet sustainable criteria under the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM and to reduce the risk of local flooding.
David Wilson Homes’ project manager Daniel Pavely said: “Formpave offers a large range of paving options and colours which meant they were able to provide the perfect paving to complement the new homes and the surrounding area.”
Formpave has provided paving solutions to David Wilson Homes on a range of developments, using its design service to offer a bespoke solution that suits each project’s criteria.
For further information on Formpave products
please contact us on 01594 836999 or email us at sales@formpave.co.uk
Nash Court Belbroughton
Project Case Study: The Forge Belbroughton
Product: Aquaflow/Aquapave, Ecogranite
Developer: Metis Developments
Area: 1200m2
Location: Worcestershire
A development of new homes in and around a converted 18th Century mill building in Worcestershire is using Formpave’s Aquaflow sustainable urban drainage system (SuDS).
The new homes by Metis Developments at Nash Court, in Belbroughton, share a car park built above a culverted stream which used to power the old mill.
The location and volatility of the stream meant it was not possible to connect the houses to the soakaways on the other side of the culvert, so Metis Developments came to the experts at Formpave to see if they could engineer a permeable pavement that could deliver the solution.
To drain surface water from the car park and roofs, Formpave designed an infiltration system within the pavement itself, making use of the natural permeability of the ground. Hidden distribution boxes below the car park connect to the rainwater downpipes from each home delivering roof runoff straight into the permeable paving system.
The special sub-base aggregate ensures water can then gradually soak into the ground over a wide area. Metis Developments selected a block paved finish from Formpave’s wide range of products and in no more time than it takes to construct a normal car park the development was finished and ready for customers.
Paul Webb, Commercial Director at Metis Developments, said, “We needed effective permeable paving to be put in place at Nash Court to comply with the planning conditions, and so we didn’t hesitate in choosing Formpave’s Aquaflow and Aquapave SuDS.
“These were not only extremely effective but were also aesthetically pleasing and in keeping with the design of our luxury new homes at the development.”
Duncan Short, of contractors Logmoor Limited, who installed the SuDS, said, “This was a challenging site to design, due in part to the stream beneath the parking area, which meant connecting the homes’ external drainage to the culvert was not an option, and a standard Tarmac base layer could not be used, as surface water would not have drained effectively.
“We opted for 1,200m2 of Formpave’s Aquaflow and Aquapave SuDS, as this solved our drainage issues and was also the most cost-effective infiltration system of its type.”
The whole process was made simple by Formpave’s experienced design team who provided the detailed design to overcome the site issues.
Formpave’s Aquaflow and Aquapave offer systems capable of dispersing up to 4,500mm of run-off water per square metre per hour. They are among a range of cost effective, sustainable permeable paving solutions provided by the company for traditional hard landscaping and urban drainage installations.
Established in 1989, Formpave is a world-leading authority in permeable paving. Its systems clean and drain surface water run-off in a controlled way and can also store water for purposes such as flushing lavatories, watering plants and washing cars.
Formpave offers a comprehensive free design service to suit all requirements, including technical and professional advice, preparation of draft proposals and validation of the client’s own designs. All designs provided by Formpave are covered by professional indemnity insurance and benefit from the company’s 20 years experience in designing permeable paving systems.
For further information on Formpave products please contact us on 01594 836999 or email us at sales@formpave.co.uk
