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Steel Tactile Paving Studs Retrofit to Create Tactile Paving

Published August 16, 2017 | By John McCormack

Retrofit existing paving with Steel Tactile Paving Studs and Strips from Killeshal Precast to create Tactile Paving.

Steel Tactile Paving Studs and Strips allow existing paving to be quickly and easily retrofitted to create safer, inclusive Tactile Paving, alerting those with visual impairments to potential hazards of steps and platforms or pedestrian crossings. Killeshal have offered tactile paving for a number of years now, but we also offer Steel Tactile Paving Studs and Strips as a solution for retro-fitting into existing paving. Continue reading →

Corner Pad Stones Versatile Support Options

Published May 31, 2017 | By John McCormack

We have previously outlined here the importance Pad stones as an essential component in modern block and brick construction projects, protecting the wall beneath from crushing weight transferred through load-bearing elements above. With architectural designs creating ever more imaginative living and working spaces the demands for appropriate corner pad stones to support these new designs has increased dramatically. That’s where Killeshal can shine… with corner padstones!

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Terracotta Style Wall and Pier Caps the Quick and Easy Way

Published April 4, 2017 | By John McCormack

The power of the internet never fails to amaze me. Even more so, the power of images on the internet. I have often said that we are inherently visual creatures and I am now convinced that we will respond more to what we see than what we read or are told, particularly since seeing some of the responses to one of our website posts which generated numerous requests for Terracotta Style Wall and Pier Caps.

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Window Sill Supports providing Thermal Isolation

Published March 29, 2017 | By John McCormack

KPC has always been strong on engineered solutions. We pride ourselves on being able to adapt our standard building components or to produce new custom components as required. One example of this innovative engineering capacity didn’t require any change in the component in question, but rather a certification test to establish that our GFRP Wall Ties would function perfectly as Window Sill Supports.

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Surface Water Handling in the Irish Climate

Published October 5, 2016 | By John McCormack

Managing Surface Water is taken a lot more seriously in Ireland these days with data on climate change confirming our fears. Few would now dispute that we are seeing climate change in action, but not everyone is certain of how best to manage its effects. That’s where Killeshal Precast comes in… with our range of Surface Water handling products. Continue reading →

Low Profile Grass Blocks for Eco-friendly Driveways

Published July 27, 2016 | By John McCormack

Grass Blocks have seen a marked increase in popularity and demand over the last couple of years and there is good reason for this; at a time where we are becoming increasingly aware of impacting upon the environment and needing to cope with often considerable amounts of surface water, Low Profile Grass Blocks are the ideal solution. Continue reading →

Bespoke Concrete Padstones Supporting Construction

Published July 18, 2016 | By John McCormack

Padstones are an essential component in modern blockwork and brickwork construction projects, protecting the wall beneath from the crushing weight transferred through load-bearing elements above. With increasingly imaginative architectural designs creating new demands for the size, shape and configuration of installation for lintels and RSJ beams, you need to ensure that you can get the appropriate padstone to support your design. That’s where we come in… with bespoke concrete padstones!

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Concrete Wall Caps Increased Demand

Published May 24, 2016 | By John McCormack

There is definitely a sense of growth and recovery in the construction industry across the UK and Ireland with The Guardian even describing the industry in party mood at the close of 2015 (theguardian.com/business/). We have seen the evidence for ourselves with a marked increase in demand for precast concrete wall caps amongst other things. Continue reading →

Standard Concrete Kerbs – Above Standard Durability

Published May 10, 2016 | By John McCormack

I recently got my driveway re-surfaced. It was really starting to get on my nerves because no matter how neatly I kept the drive and surrounding grass, it never looked finished. I was determined to give the drive a proper finished look, so the only option to my mind meant it had to be lined with Precast Concrete Kerbs. Continue reading →

3 Tips for Window Sill Maintenance

Published April 26, 2016 | By John McCormack

Window Sill Maintenance is probably not the first thing to mind with any property owner making a maintenance to-do list, but caring for you window sills is an essential part of your property maintenance plan. These three “watch-outs” could save you from some potentially expensive repairs. Continue reading →

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Steel Tactile Paving Studs Retrofit to Create Tactile Paving

Corner Pad Stones Versatile Support Options

Terracotta Style Wall and Pier Caps the Quick and Easy Way

Window Sill Supports providing Thermal Isolation

Surface Water Handling in the Irish Climate

Low Profile Grass Blocks for Eco-friendly Driveways

Bespoke Concrete Padstones Supporting Construction

Concrete Wall Caps Increased Demand

Standard Concrete Kerbs – Above Standard Durability

3 Tips for Window Sill Maintenance

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