August 2013 
Historic Private Estate Gravel Road Improvement, United Kingdom

Client Brief :  End result should be that all internal roads and parking area to be able to withstand traffic, UK weather and have a natural look that will compliment the Estate and Gardens 

Decidedly satisfied with the complete construction of the internal road network and walking pathways  completed by Soil Solutions at their Private Estate in Northern Johannesburg, South Africa during  2010 a high profile client requested Soil Solutions to complete an additional project at their  country Farm Estate located in the United Kingdom. This project entailed the upgrade and improvement of +/- 1 km of existing gravel roads as well as a large parking area, in order to create a more usable road surface that would blend in with the surrounding landscape creating a harmonious, aesthetic and visually appealing atmosphere throughout the Estate.  The natural look and reduced environmental impact were especially important as the Estate has several hectares of historical formal gardens that are open to the public for viewing.  The condition of the road network  to be improved were such that with the proper preparation a surface seal with Soil Solutions Emulsified Base Stabilizer (EBS) was determined to be sufficient to achieve the desired result.  The project preparation included sub-surface layer works incorporating a geogrid to support the surface layer that was followed by the application of a tack coat of EBS to ensure the bonding of the existing surface with the South Cerney Gravel layer, which was placed to provide the aesthetic look the Client, was looking for. 

  
 
Once the South Cerney material was placed utilizing a paving machine with a screeding attachment the surface was compacted with a pedestrian roller to ensure for proper compaction and to provide a smooth finished surface for the EBS surface seal.
 
The EBS was applied by hand along the sides and edges of the road and using a trailer with a pump and spray bar to ensure even spraying and distribution of the EBS over the road surface in several even coats.

The end result is a natural looking, environmentally friendly flexible road surface that blends in aesthetically with the natural surroundings of the Estate, and which will withstand the climate and weather patterns of the area.
 
 
 
 
 
The road surface is now UV and water resistant, has increased skid resistance, is safe for vegetation and wildlife and will not require any future grading or watering providing for an almost maintenance free road surface.

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