{"id":21754,"date":"2024-11-12T12:35:17","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T12:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/?p=21754"},"modified":"2025-07-23T11:18:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T10:18:48","slug":"comparing-concrete-kerb-edging-for-roads-pavement-and-borders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/comparing-concrete-kerb-edging-for-roads-pavement-and-borders\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing concrete kerb edging for roads, pavements and borders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kerb edging<\/span><\/a> is used extensively on the roads, pavements, and borders of housing developments, and a range of products are available on the market to meet both the structural demands and aesthetic requirements of a wide variety of projects. Here we will be looking at the types of kerb edging and how to select the product, or products, that fit your housing development\u2019s project objectives.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kerb edging forms an important physical barrier between areas used for different purposes. Where kerbs are separating road vehicles from pedestrian walkways, they need to be hard-wearing and robust. They also have practical functions, as they direct surface water off of the road and into drainage systems and help prevent soil erosion when used as edging between soft and hard landscaping.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When concrete kerbs form driveway edging, as well as providing a hard separation border between the drive and the rest of the landscaping, they have a practical purpose to keep the internal <\/span>block paving<\/span><\/a> used in the driveway in position.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the required functionality of specifying strong, highly durable concrete kerb edging does not compromise their visual appearance. Concrete kerb edging blocks are available in a combination of hard finishes, edging designs, and colours to complement the aesthetic requirements of a wide range of housing developments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The kerb edging considered for specification will depend on its intended application and the desired visual appearance of a project.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kerb Large Charcoal, Sienna Setts Graphite & Braemar Ground Slabs Alto Silver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Which concrete kerb edging options are available for roads and pavements?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Concrete kerb edging blocks for roads and pavements are designed with strength and durability in mind. They are available in a range of finishes that help to match them with the surrounding aesthetics of the road and pedestrian walkways, as well as the overall housing development feel.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The most sought-after options include modern alternatives to traditional standard precast concrete kerbs, such as:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n