2023

KERBSTONE AND
THEIR USES

TLAMELO MAKGETHA
USER

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Contents
INDRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................3
DIFFERENT TYPES OF KERBSTONES AND EDGES...................................................................................4
1. DRAINAGE KERBSTONE.................................................................................................................4
2. RADIUS KERBSTONE......................................................................................................................4
3. WATER CHANNEL KERBS...............................................................................................................5
4. ROUND TOP GARDEN EDGE..........................................................................................................5
5. FLAT TOP GARDEN EDGE...............................................................................................................6
6. HALF BATTERED KERB...................................................................................................................6
7. FULL BATTERED KERBS..................................................................................................................7
8. DROPPER KERB..............................................................................................................................7
9. QUADRANT KERB..........................................................................................................................8
10. KL KERBS....................................................................................................................................8
11. KS KERBS...................................................................................................................................9
Bibliography........................................................................................................................................10

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List of figures

Figure 1 drainage kerbstone..................................................................................................................4

Figure 2 Radius kerb..............................................................................................................................5
Figure 3 Water channel.........................................................................................................................5
Figure 4 Round top garden edge...........................................................................................................6
Figure 5 Flat top garden edge................................................................................................................6
Figure 6 Half battered kerb....................................................................................................................7
Figure 7 Full battered kerb....................................................................................................................7
Figure 8 dropper kerb............................................................................................................................8
Figure 9 Quadrant kerb.........................................................................................................................8
Figure 10 KL KERB..................................................................................................................................9
Figure 11 KS kerb...................................................................................................................................9

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INDRODUCTION

Concrete kerb is made up constituents of fine and coarse aggregates mix up

together with cements and water, other substances are added only to improve
the quality. A range of precast concrete kerbs for use as an edge restrain in the
construction of roads footpaths, parking areas and various applications

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF KERBSTONES AND EDGES

1. DRAINAGE KERBSTONE

Used as a boundary line and leading rainwater off the road. Inlet holes in the
one- or two-part kerbs allows surface water to run quickly into appropriate
drainage systems.

Figure 1 drainage kerbstone

2. RADIUS KERBSTONE

They are used to create bends and curves in kerbline.

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Figure 2 Radius kerb

3. WATER CHANNEL KERBS

Used as a method of preventing the degradation of road surface and edging

between channels and kerbs.

Figure 3 Water channel

4. ROUND TOP GARDEN EDGE

ACCORDING TO (The Cobble shop, 2017) round top garden edge is used to
create the perfect finishing to any garden and at the same time guiding the
visitors in the direction they choose.

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Figure 4 Round top garden edge

5. FLAT TOP GARDEN EDGE

They are used as garden border and making lawn beds to create a modern look
said by (Travis Perkins, 2022)

Figure 5 Flat top garden edge

6. HALF BATTERED KERB

Provide barrier line in pedestrian and vehicle pathways, they are made highly
durable to ensure long lasting and consistent look. They are ideally suited
for commercial roads, industrial and residential estates, and in domestic
situations  according to (Roadstone, 2023)

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Figure 6 Half battered kerb

7. FULL BATTERED KERBS

For safety purpose when the vehicle may need to ride up on to verge in an
emergency, they are not used when the footprint is present according to
(Stowell concrete, 2023)

Figure 7 Full battered kerb

8. DROPPER KERB

To allow easy access for people and vehicular traffics at access points such as
pedestrian crossing.

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Figure 8 dropper kerb

9. QUADRANT KERB

Quadrant create a neat finish where curved is required

Figure 9 Quadrant kerb

10. KL KERBS

 A multi functional edging product used as an edging restraint when more

depth is needed.

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Figure 10 KL KERB

11. KS KERBS

`They have same purpose as KL kerbs are commonly used when smaller edging
is required said by (The Cobble shop, 2017)

Figure 11 KS kerb

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Bibliography
Roadstone. (2023). Retrieved from https://roadstone.ie/product/half-battered-kerb.

Stowell concrete. (2023). Retrieved from https://www.stowellconcrete.co.uk/stowell-concrete-

products/kerbs-edgings-and-channels.

The Cobble shop. (2017). Retrieved from https://thecobbleshop.co.uk/product/ks-kerb/.

Travis Perkins. (2022). Retrieved from

https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/edgings-copings-and-caps/travis-perkins-concrete-flat-top-
path-edging-ef-50mm-x-150mm-x-915mm-576/p/805282.

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