Drainage floors or pavements are becoming more and more widespread in Spain and the rest of European countries. In fact, in countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany or France, this type of paving is the most demanded year after year, leaving behind others with a longer history such as cement, tiles or asphalt. If you are also considering installing a draining floor in your property, there are some factors that you should take into account to ensure the durability of your pavement. Below, we tell you what you should consider before installing a draining pavement.
Light Gray and Dark Gray draining floor.
Your draining floor must be UV stable.
It is of great importance that your draining floor be UV stable. In fact, this factor will largely determine the durability of your new flooring. In order for your floor to be UV stable, it is important that the choice of resin used in the mix is of high quality. If the resin you use in the mix is not UV stable, your floor will yellow and color differences will be noticeable depending on the exposure of the surface to sunlight. In other words, the same floor installed in a shaded area and a sunny area on the same plot can turn two different colors. Precisely for this reason it is important that the resin of the mixture has the corresponding certificate to UV rays, since it will guarantee that the color remains intact throughout the life of our floor.
Your draining floor must be slip resistant.
One of the advantages of draining floors is that they are slip resistant as they are exposed to the elements such as rain or snow, or even splashing from swimming pools. In Téseris we have our exclusive semi-rolled finish for our brand Aggregates, which are our special stones to be mixed with resin. With this finish we achieve, on the one hand, the comfort that gives the pebble and on the other hand, that they are completely non-slip. In addition, all our stones for draining floor have the corresponding certificates of slipperiness issued by external entities, so we guarantee our customers that they have a product that gives the maximum anti-slip guarantees.
Your draining floor must have guarantees.
Before installing your drainage floor it is advisable to make sure that it will have all the guarantees. Think that due to the great durability of this type of flooring is a good way to ensure that you will not have problems for a long period of time. The first thing is that the materials you are going to use guarantee that they meet the highest quality standards. The resin must have all the corresponding guarantees and certifications. With the stone you are going to use you must demand the same. In addition to the materials, you must demand the guarantee from your installer or contractor. This way you will make sure that it is an installer authorized by the brands and that he has the necessary knowledge to install this type of pavements.
Your draining soil must have a foundation in good condition.
It is important that your drainage floor has a sound subfloor prior to installation. This is especially important if you are overlaying an existing surface. The subfloor must have no structural movement, be strong enough to support the weight of the drainage floor and must not have any sinks or cracks. Any damage to the base will be reflected in the surface of our new floor, especially considering that it is a continuous pavement. Remember that in this type of paving the flaws, no matter how small, are very evident. Another important factor is that the base also has an adequate drainage. Our new floor is designed to avoid puddles and slips, so it is vital that we make sure that the subfloor has a drainage system before installing the draining pavement. If this is not the case, ask your contractor to take this into account and install drainage channels in your new floor.
Blue Gray draining soil.
Your draining floor should be installed with the climate in mind.
At this point you are almost ready for the installation of your drainage floor. You have already made sure that your new flooring has good UV stability, that the materials have good anti-slip properties, that both the installer and the materials give you all the guarantees and that you have a good screed. Now what? Now it is time for the actual installation. At this point what you should demand is that your installer carries out the execution taking into account the climate. It is very important that the draining floor is executed on a dry day, otherwise, a few days after the installation we will start to have damp spots. If it rains the night before installation, the contractor should make sure that the subfloor has dried completely with a blowtorch. It is necessary to take into account all these aspects before installing our draining pavement if we want it to last a long time and remain in the best conditions. In addition, it is very important that the stone is in perfect conditions when the work is going to be executed. In Téseris we have an exclusive working system with which we guarantee that our stone is completely clean of dust or residues. In addition, with our mechanical drying system we ensure that it is kept at a humidity of less than 5%. In this way we ensure that our product reaches the customer ready to be mixed with resins and, consequently, to be installed. Take a look at our Aggregates product range and choose the color and size you like best. You will love the result.
https://teserisstone.es/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1b459ca3-859b-4dc9-8d2b-07f034f673d9-845x684-1.jpg684845adminhttps://teserisstone.es/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/logo_nuevo.pngadmin2022-10-27 17:54:362022-10-27 17:54:36What you should consider before installing a draining pavement
It has been some time since stone gabions began to be used for more than just their traditional use as retaining walls. In fact, today we can say that they have become a basic element in the construction and landscaping sector in many aspects. But if you are passionate about architecture and follow magazines on trends, you will have noticed that the use of gabions as a construction element is increasing every day. In fact, it is quite common to find architects who are using gabions in their building projects, even in private homes. Having said all this, you may have wondered what a gabion is and what it is used for. That is precisely why today we want to clear up all these doubts and help you understand what a gabion or stone wall is and what use is given to gabions in architecture.
WHAT ARE GABIONS?
You may have seen them in different spaces and in both public and private works, right? Every day it is more and more common to find gabions as retaining walls in parks, as fences in private gardens or even as decorative elements in commercial spaces. But do you really know what gabions are? Gabions are electro-welded mesh boxes in which stones are usually inserted. With this we obtain a stable stone wall that will also have two main characteristics. On the one hand, it allows us to transport it without any problem other than the weight of the gabion itself. On the other hand, it is very stable and does not need any type of mortar or cement, which makes the process much easier both in time and cost. This, which a priori may seem a problem, is nevertheless one of the strong points of gabions since you do not need to have large spaces or construction knowledge to incorporate them into your landscaping project. But what happens when we want gabions to be part of our own home? How can you implement this element in your project? Below we are going to see the uses you can give to your gabions as architectural elements.
GABIONS IN ARCHITECTURE
We will approach this section by giving three different examples of buildings in which gabions have been used as construction elements.
Canine Unit Brigade in Houilles, France.
Project by Transform + ds. This project was designed by the architectural firm TRANSFORM + DS. It uses gabion as a cladding for the building, creating a perimeter wall that wraps around the building and protects it from the elements at the same time.
Hermana Republica Brewery in Yucatan, Mexico.
Project by Muñoz Arquitectos. In this particular case, the Muñoz Arquitectos studio wanted to use the gabions to represent typical Yucatan constructions, the albarradas. In this project the gabions were used, on the one hand, to delimit the enclosure as a perimeter fence and on the other hand, as load-bearing walls to support the weight of the rest of the volume.
Access to Parque Metropolitano Sur, Chile.
Project by Polidura Talhouk Architects. Stone is used in this project for two different reasons. First, to create a building in keeping with the landscape and the constructions of the area, based on stone walls. On the other hand, to make the most of the light by creating a building with translucent walls, which creates plays of light and shadows in the interior. As you can see, basically in all cases gabions are used in architectural projects for the same reasons.
Gabions provide buildings with the solidity of stone walls, as well as allowing light and air to pass through. This allows them to be used alone as load-bearing walls in buildings where their characteristics require ventilation. They also allow us to use them as a decorative element in buildings, simply by using them as a wall covering for some of the vertical walls. Whatever the case may be, what we can assure you if you decide to use gabions as architectural elements is that, without a doubt, you will not leave anyone indifferent.
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Climate change, rising temperatures, floods… If you follow the news, you will have noticed that, for some years now, the number of floods in urban areas has been increasing, largely due to the way we build, the way we urbanize without thinking about the future. This is largely due to the way we build, the way we urbanize without thinking about the future. Would you like to know a sustainable alternative to improve your urban environment? Well, we have the perfect solution: draining pavements.
The importance of permeable urban soils for the environment.
It is clear that, although some leaders refuse to acknowledge it, climate change is becoming more acute with each passing day. It is affecting everyone, in all environments, although in some it is more evident than in others. One of the most affected are the industrialized countries and their cities. In all of them, to a greater or lesser extent, the environmental problem is becoming more evident every day. This is largely due to a basic problem, the approach to the concept of the city. This was probably in line with the expectations of the cities of a century ago. In fact, the current problem could not have been foreseen 50 or 60 years ago, when the boom in rural migration and the expansion of cities took place. What is clear is that, today, the old concept of the city has no place in our way of life or the needs of today, not to mention those of the future. The future of cities lies in making them more sustainable environments, kinder to the environment, to their inhabitants, and in which respect for the environment is part of this approach from the ground up.
The need to create sustainable urban environments.
One of the major current urban problems affecting our environment is the soil. Our cities are built on an impermeable surface, which does not allow the soil to oxygenate and, therefore, leads to its unusability. This was thought to be a perfect solution for urbanization 50 or 60 years ago, and it probably was, but since then the whole urban environment has changed a lot and with it its problems and needs. In other countries around us they have found a solution to this problem: the installation of draining pavements. For some years now, countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany have been introducing regulations on environmentally friendly forms of urban development. In these countries, it is very common to find large spaces in which asphalt and cement slabs have been replaced by draining floors, which allow oxygenation of the base soil and natural water drainage. This type of paving is made with a mixture of resins and small-grained stones. As they are completely porous, they allow the complete drainage of rainwater and its use.
Where are draining pavements installed?
Drainage pavements are usually found in different spaces, although the most common are:
In small private spaces, such as access corridors to farms, perimeter installations of houses, around swimming pools, etc. In them, the water reaches the base soil from the beginning, allowing the natural water cycle to continue.
In large spaces, such as parks, esplanades, etc. In these spaces, systems for channeling and collecting water are installed, using it for gray water, urban cleaning, fountains, etc.
As you can see, little by little both governments and individuals are becoming aware of our environment, of its vulnerability and that we can all do our part to preserve it. Let’s hope that in a short time we will be able to take measures that will allow us to live in a healthier environment for our children and more sustainable cities for future generations.
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What you should consider before installing a draining pavement
Drainage floors or pavements are becoming more and more widespread in Spain and the rest of European countries. In fact, in countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany or France, this type of paving is the most demanded year after year, leaving behind others with a longer history such as cement, tiles or asphalt. If you are also considering installing a draining floor in your property, there are some factors that you should take into account to ensure the durability of your pavement. Below, we tell you what you should consider before installing a draining pavement.
Your draining floor must be UV stable.
It is of great importance that your draining floor be UV stable. In fact, this factor will largely determine the durability of your new flooring. In order for your floor to be UV stable, it is important that the choice of resin used in the mix is of high quality. If the resin you use in the mix is not UV stable, your floor will yellow and color differences will be noticeable depending on the exposure of the surface to sunlight. In other words, the same floor installed in a shaded area and a sunny area on the same plot can turn two different colors. Precisely for this reason it is important that the resin of the mixture has the corresponding certificate to UV rays, since it will guarantee that the color remains intact throughout the life of our floor.
Your draining floor must be slip resistant.
One of the advantages of draining floors is that they are slip resistant as they are exposed to the elements such as rain or snow, or even splashing from swimming pools. In Téseris we have our exclusive semi-rolled finish for our brand Aggregates, which are our special stones to be mixed with resin. With this finish we achieve, on the one hand, the comfort that gives the pebble and on the other hand, that they are completely non-slip. In addition, all our stones for draining floor have the corresponding certificates of slipperiness issued by external entities, so we guarantee our customers that they have a product that gives the maximum anti-slip guarantees.
Your draining floor must have guarantees.
Before installing your drainage floor it is advisable to make sure that it will have all the guarantees. Think that due to the great durability of this type of flooring is a good way to ensure that you will not have problems for a long period of time. The first thing is that the materials you are going to use guarantee that they meet the highest quality standards. The resin must have all the corresponding guarantees and certifications. With the stone you are going to use you must demand the same. In addition to the materials, you must demand the guarantee from your installer or contractor. This way you will make sure that it is an installer authorized by the brands and that he has the necessary knowledge to install this type of pavements.
Your draining soil must have a foundation in good condition.
It is important that your drainage floor has a sound subfloor prior to installation. This is especially important if you are overlaying an existing surface. The subfloor must have no structural movement, be strong enough to support the weight of the drainage floor and must not have any sinks or cracks. Any damage to the base will be reflected in the surface of our new floor, especially considering that it is a continuous pavement. Remember that in this type of paving the flaws, no matter how small, are very evident. Another important factor is that the base also has an adequate drainage. Our new floor is designed to avoid puddles and slips, so it is vital that we make sure that the subfloor has a drainage system before installing the draining pavement. If this is not the case, ask your contractor to take this into account and install drainage channels in your new floor.
Your draining floor should be installed with the climate in mind.
At this point you are almost ready for the installation of your drainage floor. You have already made sure that your new flooring has good UV stability, that the materials have good anti-slip properties, that both the installer and the materials give you all the guarantees and that you have a good screed. Now what? Now it is time for the actual installation. At this point what you should demand is that your installer carries out the execution taking into account the climate. It is very important that the draining floor is executed on a dry day, otherwise, a few days after the installation we will start to have damp spots. If it rains the night before installation, the contractor should make sure that the subfloor has dried completely with a blowtorch. It is necessary to take into account all these aspects before installing our draining pavement if we want it to last a long time and remain in the best conditions. In addition, it is very important that the stone is in perfect conditions when the work is going to be executed. In Téseris we have an exclusive working system with which we guarantee that our stone is completely clean of dust or residues. In addition, with our mechanical drying system we ensure that it is kept at a humidity of less than 5%. In this way we ensure that our product reaches the customer ready to be mixed with resins and, consequently, to be installed. Take a look at our Aggregates product range and choose the color and size you like best. You will love the result.
Gabion walls on facades and buildings
It has been some time since stone gabions began to be used for more than just their traditional use as retaining walls. In fact, today we can say that they have become a basic element in the construction and landscaping sector in many aspects. But if you are passionate about architecture and follow magazines on trends, you will have noticed that the use of gabions as a construction element is increasing every day. In fact, it is quite common to find architects who are using gabions in their building projects, even in private homes. Having said all this, you may have wondered what a gabion is and what it is used for. That is precisely why today we want to clear up all these doubts and help you understand what a gabion or stone wall is and what use is given to gabions in architecture.
WHAT ARE GABIONS?
You may have seen them in different spaces and in both public and private works, right? Every day it is more and more common to find gabions as retaining walls in parks, as fences in private gardens or even as decorative elements in commercial spaces. But do you really know what gabions are? Gabions are electro-welded mesh boxes in which stones are usually inserted. With this we obtain a stable stone wall that will also have two main characteristics. On the one hand, it allows us to transport it without any problem other than the weight of the gabion itself. On the other hand, it is very stable and does not need any type of mortar or cement, which makes the process much easier both in time and cost. This, which a priori may seem a problem, is nevertheless one of the strong points of gabions since you do not need to have large spaces or construction knowledge to incorporate them into your landscaping project. But what happens when we want gabions to be part of our own home? How can you implement this element in your project? Below we are going to see the uses you can give to your gabions as architectural elements.
GABIONS IN ARCHITECTURE
We will approach this section by giving three different examples of buildings in which gabions have been used as construction elements.
Canine Unit Brigade in Houilles, France.
Project by Transform + ds. This project was designed by the architectural firm TRANSFORM + DS. It uses gabion as a cladding for the building, creating a perimeter wall that wraps around the building and protects it from the elements at the same time.
Hermana Republica Brewery in Yucatan, Mexico.
Project by Muñoz Arquitectos. In this particular case, the Muñoz Arquitectos studio wanted to use the gabions to represent typical Yucatan constructions, the albarradas. In this project the gabions were used, on the one hand, to delimit the enclosure as a perimeter fence and on the other hand, as load-bearing walls to support the weight of the rest of the volume.
Access to Parque Metropolitano Sur, Chile.
Project by Polidura Talhouk Architects. Stone is used in this project for two different reasons. First, to create a building in keeping with the landscape and the constructions of the area, based on stone walls. On the other hand, to make the most of the light by creating a building with translucent walls, which creates plays of light and shadows in the interior. As you can see, basically in all cases gabions are used in architectural projects for the same reasons.
Gabions provide buildings with the solidity of stone walls, as well as allowing light and air to pass through. This allows them to be used alone as load-bearing walls in buildings where their characteristics require ventilation. They also allow us to use them as a decorative element in buildings, simply by using them as a wall covering for some of the vertical walls. Whatever the case may be, what we can assure you if you decide to use gabions as architectural elements is that, without a doubt, you will not leave anyone indifferent.
Drainage pavements: the sustainable alternative for urban soil.
Climate change, rising temperatures, floods… If you follow the news, you will have noticed that, for some years now, the number of floods in urban areas has been increasing, largely due to the way we build, the way we urbanize without thinking about the future. This is largely due to the way we build, the way we urbanize without thinking about the future. Would you like to know a sustainable alternative to improve your urban environment? Well, we have the perfect solution: draining pavements.
The importance of permeable urban soils for the environment.
It is clear that, although some leaders refuse to acknowledge it, climate change is becoming more acute with each passing day. It is affecting everyone, in all environments, although in some it is more evident than in others. One of the most affected are the industrialized countries and their cities. In all of them, to a greater or lesser extent, the environmental problem is becoming more evident every day. This is largely due to a basic problem, the approach to the concept of the city. This was probably in line with the expectations of the cities of a century ago. In fact, the current problem could not have been foreseen 50 or 60 years ago, when the boom in rural migration and the expansion of cities took place. What is clear is that, today, the old concept of the city has no place in our way of life or the needs of today, not to mention those of the future. The future of cities lies in making them more sustainable environments, kinder to the environment, to their inhabitants, and in which respect for the environment is part of this approach from the ground up.
The need to create sustainable urban environments.
One of the major current urban problems affecting our environment is the soil. Our cities are built on an impermeable surface, which does not allow the soil to oxygenate and, therefore, leads to its unusability. This was thought to be a perfect solution for urbanization 50 or 60 years ago, and it probably was, but since then the whole urban environment has changed a lot and with it its problems and needs. In other countries around us they have found a solution to this problem: the installation of draining pavements. For some years now, countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany have been introducing regulations on environmentally friendly forms of urban development. In these countries, it is very common to find large spaces in which asphalt and cement slabs have been replaced by draining floors, which allow oxygenation of the base soil and natural water drainage. This type of paving is made with a mixture of resins and small-grained stones. As they are completely porous, they allow the complete drainage of rainwater and its use.
Where are draining pavements installed?
Drainage pavements are usually found in different spaces, although the most common are:
As you can see, little by little both governments and individuals are becoming aware of our environment, of its vulnerability and that we can all do our part to preserve it. Let’s hope that in a short time we will be able to take measures that will allow us to live in a healthier environment for our children and more sustainable cities for future generations.