Since 1924, the development of various-shaped concrete paving blocks has grown in leaps and bounds and, with that, the design curves have been examined and bedding and jointing sand investigated to produce commercial and industrial paving that is ultimately durable. Applied successfully in paving roads, demarcating traffic circles and providing safe pedestrian walkways, to name a few, interlock bricks have firmly established their place as a surface overlay with multiple advantages.
Why Use Interlock Bricks?
Interlocking paving creates a strong bond between the pavers, making them resistant to movement under traffic. As an important structural component contributing towards the strength of the surface, if properly constructed, interlock bricks will provide a durable and reliable surface overlay that will last for decades.
Enhancing Urban Renewal Projects
As interlock bricks provide a functional hard-wearing surface that requires little maintenance, municipal roads and city centres are increasingly being paved with them. Unlike other surfaces, should a section of the roadway or walkway need to be repaired, it can be done by simply replacing the damaged bricks without changing the overall appearance. The added benefit of using interlock bricks as a surface material is that they blend in well with the surrounding landscape.
Differentiating Road Surfaces
Interlock bricks enable road users and pedestrians alike to differentiate between road surfaces. Used at traffic circles, pedestrian crossings and intersections, it indicates a visual and audible change in the texture of the road surface alerting drivers to approach cautiously. During wet weather conditions, the camphered joints allow for the rapid absorption of excess water, offering better resistance to skidding.
Demarcating Car Parks and Shopping Malls
Commercial parking lots and shopping malls benefit greatly from interlock bricks. As these areas are exposed to the elements and need to withstand heavy traffic, interlock bricks are the ideal choice showing little weathering or deterioration. By using the various colours on offer through MVA Bricks, what was once considered a monotonous feature of parking areas can now be turned into a lot with visual appeal, and clearly demarcated parking bays.
Ensuring Durability of Commercial Surfaces
Service stations, taxi ranks and bus terminals present numerous design concerns. Continuous stopping and starting of varying load-bearing vehicles, together with oil and lubricant spillage, lead to a softening of asphalt surfaces and rutting in flexible paving. In an effort to overcome these problems, engineers choose interlock bricks due to their resistance to spills, easy handling of varying load-bearing capacities and ability to accommodate stop-and-start movements with ease.
Optimising Industrial Surfaces
Container depots, factories and warehouses are subjected to some of the heaviest loading and long-term static loads, particularly in instances where containers are used. Interlock bricks are the most cost-effective and suitable method of paving these areas as they can withstand these heavy capacities and resist the wheel-loads of off-road vehicles such as cranes and forklifts. Mechanised mining operations rely on surfaces that can be used immediately which is a distinct advantage of using interlock bricks as a surface material.
As MVA Bricks’ interlock pavers are available in varying thicknesses, they are ideally suited for industrial and commercial surfaces. Used with our Bevel Brick, Cottage, Twin Cobble and uBuntu CobbleTM, they provide surface overlays that are not only functional but aesthetically pleasing as well. There are limitless design options when it comes to installing our pavers.
Your Preferred Paving Provider
MVA Bricks has supplied our products to the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors since 1995, establishing our leading reputation in the industry. With resistance to petrochemicals and other contaminant spillages as well as the ability to facilitate excellent load distribution, our MVA-Interlock pavers were the ideal hard-wearing surface choice for Ford South Africa’s new vehicle storage area in Silverton, Pretoria. Wherever possible we only use SABS-approved materials, and all our products are quality tested daily.
Our range of products also includes small- to medium-sized bespoke concrete and steel products, such as braille slabs, steel grids and bollards, as well as washed plaster and river sand, perfect for your next paving project. Contact us for further assistance on our quality offering.
