ADDAGRIP TERRACO LTD
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Addagrip Terraco Ltd is a resin manufacturing and formulating company. Part of the Terraco Group, we provide high quality and low maintenance, resin based paving and flooring solutions.
The first UK BBA Certified Resin Bound surfacing range - Addaset, Addabound & Terrabound - View Certification
Addagrip Terraco Ltd is delighted to announce the introduction of a Product Guarantee offering up to 25 years peace of mind on its range of high quality BBA approved resin bound surfacing products for pedestrian and trafficked applications. Click here for more information.
New Product for 2022:
Addagrip EcoHeat Surfacing:
Addagrip Terraco Ltd and EcoHeat Surfaces have joined forces to promote a unique surfacing solution – Addagrip EcoHeat Surfacing - combining Addagrip’s quality Resin Bound porous surface finishes with EcoHeat Surfaces patented innovation inlaid pipe system that connects to a renewable energy source, offering a reactive heat storing surface to suit our changing climate conditions.
Our diverse product range includes:
Addaset Resin Bound Surfacing:
The Addaset Resin Bound Surfacing System provides a smooth, hard wearing and low maintenance porous/semi porous surface using a range of natural and recycled aggregates. Addaset is suitable for car parks, access roads, driveways, footpaths, cycle paths, heritage schemes, pedestrian precincts, educational facilities, footbridges, commercial developments and landscaping schemes.
Addabound® resin bound surfacing:
Addabound resin bound surfacing has been developed due to customer demand to include a minimum of 25% recycled content of aggregate and filler. The new range of decorative porous surfacing incorporates our latest UV stable resin technology, offering increased renewable resin content, strength and improved surface flexibility. Addabound is suitable for car parks, access roads, driveways, footpaths, cycle paths, heritage schemes, pedestrian precincts, educational facilities, footbridges, commercial developments and landscaping schemes.
Terrabound® resin bound surfacing:
Terrabound resin bound porous surfacing offers a select range of natural aggregates in a commercial grade binder, suitable for larger projects including car parks, access roads, driveways, footpaths, cycle paths, heritage schemes, pedestrian precincts, educational facilities, footbridges, housing/ commercial developments and landscaping schemes.
Terrabase® Rustic Paving System:
Terrabase® Rustic is an innovative patented paving system that provides a decorative and natural rustic looking permeable surface, suitable for pedestrian footpaths and areas subject to occasional trafficking by light vehicles. Terrabase® Rustic can be applied directly onto most suitable surfaces and gradients and can potentially even be installed directly onto the ground with no or minimum digging or edging required.
Terrabase® Classic Paving System:
Terrabase® Classic is an innovative patented paving system that provides a decorative permeable surface using our BBA certified Addaset, Addabound, Terrabound to create a contemporary paving, suitable for pedestrian footpaths and areas subject to occasional trafficking by light vehicles. Terrabase® Classic can be applied directly onto most suitable surfaces and gradients and can potentially even be installed directly onto the ground with no or minimum digging or edging required.
Addaflex-R® rubber and aggregate resin bound surfacing:
The Addaflex-R is a recycled rubber and aggregate product that provides a low maintenance, flexible, porous surfacing suitable for pedestrian projects including walkways, cycle paths, golf courses, bridle paths, patios and can also be used for Tree Pits.
Addacolor resin bound surfacing:
Addacolor retains all of the benefits of our standard resin bound paving and is ideally suited to those projects that require a splash of colour both inside and out. Addacolor provides a smooth, hard wearing, UV stable, anti-slip and low maintenance semi-porous surface using a range of natural and recycled aggregates. The finished surface is a seamless bound paving system which is flexible and resistant to cracking and can be applied on to asphalt and concrete or other stable substrates.
Addastone Resin Bonded Surfacing:
The Addastone Resin Bonded Surfacing System provides an attractive, hard wearing and low maintenance surface by bonding or fixing loose gravel aggregates to concrete, asphalt, wood or metal.
Addastone TP (tree pit):
The Addastone TP (tree pit) systems are designed to provide an attractive and aesthetically pleasing porous paving system, using a variety of natural or recycled aggregates.
AddaZing Designer Resin Flooring:
Our latest twist in decorative or designer flooring pushes the technology of resins in a different direction. Addazing incorporates metallic and/or pearlescent pigments. Each floor, each mix and every finish is as individual as the people who choose it.
Addatex Stone Carpet:
Addatex Stone Carpet is a mix of natural and synthetic aggregates, bound in a clear epoxy resin providing a highly decorative and versatile floor finish for showrooms, offices, kitchens, as wet rooms as well as the home.
Addaflor Resin Flooring:
Resin flooring provides a tough, chemical resistant floor finish. The chemical interaction between the two component parts creates a surface that can be stronger than concrete itself because of the way resin combines with, and is absorbed by the concrete, chemically fixing the surface and forming a continuous layer.
Addagrip 1000 System:
The Addagrip 1000 System Resin has been specifically developed to treat frost damaged, spalled or smooth concrete airfield pavements, concrete roads, concrete ramps and steps.
Addaflake:
DECO resin based surfaces provide a 2-3mm decorative coloured quartz surface that have been used extensively throughout Scandinavia & Iceland for many years.
Addalevel SL2K:
Addalevel SL2K is a pigmented, seamless flooring system based on a solvent-free epoxy resin compound incorporating a special filler and is primarily intended for use on new and old concrete floors.
Terraco Products:
Terraco Handycoat®:
Terraco Handycoat® products are highly versatile and are used by plasterers and painters for patching hairline cracks, repairing damage to plaster and paint work, filling nail holes in wood work, for making good around door and window architraves and for filling along the top of skirting boards. Handycoat products are easy to sand and are designed to reduce the amount of dust suspended in the air.
Terraco Sprayplaster:
Terraco Sprayplaster is a unique acrylic based filler for interior walls and ceilings and can be used on all types of concrete surfaces, aerated light-weight concrete elements and blocks, sand cement render, fair-face concrete block walls, fair-faced and concrete block soffits and more. The system is suitable for both precast and conventional buildings and is easy to apply and does not require highly skilled labour for application. When used as a ceiling system it is traditionally applied as a skim coat not as a plaster.
Terraco EIFS Exterior Insulation Finishing System:
Terraco EIFS Exterior Insulation Finishing System can be defined as an energy efficient thermal wrapping applied to the exterior surfaces of a building. This external wall insulation is then finished with a long-life, decorative and protective coating system.Terraco EIFS has been developed, tried and tested for use in both hot and cold climates and is proven to substantially reduce heating or cooling costs as well as allow for the use of lower specification heating or cooling systems. Terraco EIFS is a certified, quality system and needs to be installed by an approved contractor.
Terraco Ambient T Acoustic plaster:
Terraco Ambient T is a high-performance acoustic plaster system for ceilings. It is highly versatile, environmentally friendly, non-combustible and comes in a variety of aesthetically pleasing finishes and colours. The system is used in a wide range of settings such as theatres, opera houses, reception areas, hotel lobbies, class rooms, lecture halls but is also suitable for domestic applications. Ambient seamless plaster can be used on its own or in conjunction with mineral wool or fibre glass panels. Ambient can either be spray or hand applied and is used in any room or common areas which would benefit from noise reduction or a sound absorbing system.
Better Tree Pits: Enhancing Urban Landscapes with Resin Bound Solutions
One crucial, and often overlooked element of urban design is the tree pit. Properly designed tree pits not only enhance the visual appeal of urban areas but also support the health and growth of trees. In this blog, we’ll explore resin bound tree pit solutions and explain why resin bound systems are the best choice for tree pits.
What are Tree Pits & Why Are They Used?
Tree pits are designated areas in urban environments where trees reside. These pits are designed to provide the necessary space and conditions for growth while integrating seamlessly with surrounding infrastructure. Tree pits are essential for several reasons:
Supporting Urban Greenery: They help incorporate greenery into urban settings, improving air quality and providing shade.
Protecting Tree Roots: Tree pits protect roots from damage caused by foot traffic and vehicles.
Managing Water Runoff: Properly designed tree pits aid in water infiltration, reducing surface runoff and preventing flooding.
Why Are Resin Bound Tree Pits a Good Choice?
Enhanced Tree Health
Resin bound tree pits provide superior access to air and water, critical for the healthy growth of tree roots. The highly porous surface ensures that water can easily reach the roots, promoting robust growth and reducing the risk of root suffocation.
Aesthetic Appeal
Resin bound surfaces are visually appealing, offering a wide range of colours and textures to complement any urban design. The natural look of the aggregates can enhance the overall aesthetics of the area, making it more inviting and pleasant.
Durability and Low Maintenance
Resin bound tree pits are durable and require minimal maintenance. The UV stable resin ensures that the surface remains attractive over time, while the strong binding properties of the resin prevent loose stones and surface damage.
Safety and Cleanliness
Traditional tree grilles can become litter traps, creating unsightly and unsanitary conditions. Resin bound tree pits installed flush with the surrounding pavement eliminate this issue, contributing to a cleaner and safer urban environment.
Addagrip Can Provide Addastone TP
Addagrip offers Addastone TP, a high-quality resin bound system designed for tree pits. Addastone TP uses a variety of natural or recycled aggregates to create an attractive and porous surface. Key features include:
UV Stable Polyurethane: Ensures long-lasting durability and resistance to discoloration.
Highly Porous Surface: Allows excellent air and water penetration, essential for healthy tree growth.
Natural or Recycled Aggregates: Environmentally friendly materials align with sustainable urban design principles.
Flush Installation: Prevents litter traps and enhances cleanliness by integrating seamlessly with surrounding paving.
Conclusion
Resin bound tree pit solutions offer numerous benefits, from enhanced tree health and aesthetic appeal to durability and low maintenance. By incorporating high-quality materials like Addagrip’s Addastone TP, architects and specifiers can create sustainable and beautiful urban landscapes. For more information on resin bound tree pit solutions, contact Addagrip and discover how their products can enhance your urban environment.
Addagrip Terraco - What is SuDS? And What is SuDS Compliant?
As urban areas continue to expand, managing water runoff becomes increasingly important to prevent flooding and water pollution. This is where Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) come into play. In this blog, we’ll explain what SuDS are, why they are essential, and how resin bound surfacing can be SuDS compliant.
SuDS Explained
What is SuDS?
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) are designed to manage stormwater runoff in urban areas, mimicking natural processes to control and clean water before it enters the watercourse. Unlike traditional drainage methods that quickly channel water away, SuDS focus on slowing down and treating water to reduce flood risk and improve water quality.
Key Components of SuDS
SuDS incorporate various techniques, including:
Permeable Surfaces: Materials that allow water to infiltrate through them, reducing surface runoff.
Green Roofs: Vegetated roof systems that absorb rainfall and provide insulation.
Retention Basins: Areas designed to hold water temporarily, allowing it to infiltrate or evaporate slowly.
Swales and Filter Strips: Shallow, vegetated channels and strips that slow down runoff and filter pollutants.
The Importance of SuDS
Flood Risk Reduction
SuDS help manage the quantity of surface runoff, reducing the risk of urban flooding. By allowing water to infiltrate the ground, SuDS minimise the volume of water that overwhelms drainage systems during heavy rains.
Water Quality Improvement
As water passes through SuDS components, pollutants are filtered out, improving the quality of water that eventually reaches rivers and streams. This is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Groundwater Recharge
By promoting water infiltration, SuDS contribute to recharging groundwater levels, which is vital for maintaining a stable water supply, especially in areas dependent on aquifers.
Is Resin Bound Surfacing SuDS Compliant?
Water Infiltration and Surface Runoff
One of the significant benefits of resin bound surfacing is its permeability. Resin bound surfaces consist of natural aggregates bound together with resin, creating a porous surface that allows water to pass through. This permeability helps manage surface runoff effectively, making resin bound surfaces ideal for SuDS.
Water Retention Explained
By allowing water to infiltrate through the surface, resin bound surfacing reduces the volume and speed of water runoff, contributing to water retention and reducing the burden on traditional drainage systems.
Benefits of SuDS Compliant Resin Bound Surfacing
Environmentally Friendly
Resin bound surfacing aligns with environmental sustainability goals by promoting natural water management processes. It reduces the impact of urban development on local watercourses and supports biodiversity.
Aesthetic Appeal
In addition to their functional benefits, resin bound surfaces offer a wide range of aesthetic options. Available in various colours and finishes, they can enhance the visual appeal of driveways, patios, and pathways.
Low Maintenance
Resin bound surfaces are durable and require minimal maintenance. Their permeability helps prevent puddles and reduces the risk of freeze-thaw damage, extending the lifespan of the surface.
Conclusion
Understanding SuDS and their importance in urban water management is crucial for sustainable development. Resin bound surfacing is an excellent option for those looking to implement SuDS compliant solutions. Not only does it effectively manage water infiltration and surface runoff, but it also offers aesthetic and low-maintenance benefits. At Addagrip, we provide high-quality, SuDS compliant resin bound products that meet your needs for both functionality and beauty.
For more information on how resin bound surfacing can be a part of your SuDS strategy, contact Addagrip today. Let’s work together to create a sustainable and beautiful urban environment.
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