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Concrete Wall Caps Increased Demand
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
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
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
3 Ways Wall Caps Protect Your Wall
We have previously posted here about the great looks that are possible through finishing off a wall in some of the stylish wall caps available here at Killeshal. But, wall coping protects your wall too, so we thought we’d give a quick run-down of how wall caps protect your wall. Continue reading
Double Protection with Vandal-Proof Wall Caps
Let’s face it, we don’t live in a perfect world. We work hard for what we have and we invest in our property, until the day arrives when we wish there were such a thing as Vandal-proof Wall Caps. Continue reading
Cold Bridge prevention with GFRP Wall Ties
Cold Bridge prevention (or thermal bridge prevention) has become more and more a relevant topic in the world of construction. And, thanks to the popularity of television programmes such as Grand Designs, there is a growing awareness of the topic amongst the general population. Here’s one solution that makes a significant contribution to Cold Bridge Prevention at Build stage. Continue reading
Tactile Paving Studs for Accessiblity
Tactile Paving Studs and Strips have become an increasing relevant tool in creating a fairer and more inclusive environment. At Killeshal, we have been supplying tactile paving for quite some time, but we’ve noted an increased demand recently for tactile paving studs and strips to be retro-fitted into existing paving. Continue reading
Wall Caps Down To A Tee
I had a discussion recently about a previous blog post on precast concrete Wall Caps where I compared wall caps to lapels on a suit jacket. A friend said that he hadn’t really thought of them that way before, so I responded with a question, “Well, how much thought do you normally give to wall caps.”
The answer didn’t surprise me, wall cap selection was often not much more than an afterthought, but they really should be considered as a much more significant part of any project since they’re one of the first things noticed (sub-consciously or otherwise) on any property. Continue reading
Channel Drainage – Here Comes The Rain Again
Once again we’ve had a year where our little corner of the world has had what at least feels like an unfair amount of rain… ok that’s typical for British and Irish summers. But as we face into another wet and wild winter, we really should be planning to ensure that we can handle the resultant surface water, particularly where high capacity or heavy load-bearing drainage channels are required. Continue reading
Add a Finishing Touch with Window Sills
There are buildings which suit an ultra-minimalist design aesthetic, with long and unbroken lines. But I’ve always thought that if a building doesn’t have a few particular finishing touches… well it just seems a little under-dressed and incomplete. Among those finishing touches for me are Windows Sills. Continue reading
Featured Product Bollards
Killeshal have a fantastic range of precast concrete bollards, in both plain and exposed aggregate finish. To compliment our standard concrete bollard range we also offer contemporary stainless steel (lockable) bollards. All our bollards come in many finishes and custom designs are no problem.
• Find Out More •Featured Product – Tactile Studs
KPC offer a range of Tactile Studs and Tactile Strips for use as anti-slip aids and particularly as aids for the visually impaired. Manufactured from high grade (marine grade) stainless steel and available in a variety of finishes, these tactile studs and strips allow quick and easy conversion of existing standard paving to Tactile Paving.
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