Trailflex Case
Studies
Hoober Stables (Rotherham)
Trailflex was chosen to resurface the drive way and stable yard for Hoober Stables in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Our Clients Debbie and Tommy Burke wanted a surface that was capable of dealing with a high volume of surface water runoff from the surrounding area. And, that had a high weight bearing capacity. Previously the accumulation of water in the yard from the surrounding area had turned the ground into a quagmire. Debbie said that the horses had become nervous about losing their footing.
Trailflex is capable of processing more than 50,000 litres of rain water, per meter per hour. Water naturally percolates through the surface to replenish the water table. There is never any standing water on the surface. Due to the very slight flexibility of the system, finds agitate through the surface ensuring it will never clog. In addition, Trailflex is impervious to tree roots and freezing conditions. It is virtually maintenance free and carries a 10-year porosity guarantee. Debbie and Tommy chose Trailflex in Goldstone from our attractive range of stone blends and were absolutely delighted with the finished result.
Heysham Golf Club
Trailflex, the highly flexible porous paving system from Langford Direct Ltd., has recently been specified at Heysham Golf Course to improve safety for its members. The material was applied to an extremely steep embankment leading to the club’s driving range. The path is regularly used by its members on a daily basis.
Created using recycled car tyres, Trailflex proved to be the ideal solution for the golf club’s requirements. The new surface had to stabilise a steep pathway, adding extra grip for pedestrians and golf trolleys. Golf Course Manager, David Hutchinson, commented, “The main pathway leading to the driving range is set on a very steep slope and can be very slippery and unstable, especially when wet. Trailflex was the most suitable material to prevent this as the rubber surface creates a sturdy and comfortable surface to walk on.”
The rubber and stone mix material is intelligently designed to flex to 90° without damaging the performance or appearance of the surface. It is particularly suitable for applications to public footpaths, cycle routes and car parks where tree root intrusion is present. Our Trailflex system will simply adapt to the contours of the terrain and will flex to allow the movement of the roots in search of moisture.
Knebworth Golf Club
After careful deliberation, the board at KGC have decided to replace their old and problematic ‘Red Pave’. In multiple areas around the course, this covers approximately 1500m2. The ‘Red Pave’ pathways posed a constant source of issues from water damage and constantly needed rebuilding. This was time-consuming and subsequently expensive for maintenance.
KGC has chosen a bold new paving solution to improve not only the look and presentation of the whole area but provide much-needed relief from the constantly repaired ‘Red Pave’ and give control to the club over the wear and tear of these aesthetically important areas. The brief was a paving surface that in their words “Performs much better in the changing climate, looks more pleasing, is more representative of their club, is kinder under the feet of golfers and doesn’t disappear down the first and tenth holes following major downpours of rain”.
Trailflex uses recycled car tyres and stone bound together with polyurethane resin to create one of the greenest paving solutions on the market today. It is a flexible porous paving that will allow water to pass through the surface rather than running down the pathways. It will not clog and requires virtually no maintenance once installed.
New Hall School
New Hall School, a long-established Catholic boarding and day school, and former Tudor palace, has recently installed a new 1.5km entrance pathway. The New Hall estate was the Palace of Beaulieu – home to Henry VIII and Mary Tudor. The school has occupied this magnificent site since 1799.
The idyllic location, surrounded by an immaculate landscape and protected trees, was an important consideration for the school when choosing the right material for the main pathway. Trailflex was specified for the project due to its ability to adapt to the contours of the terrain, whilst requiring very minimal disturbance to the landscape.
Nigel Floyd, Estate Manager at New Hall School, commented, “Having considered many different products, we decided to use Langford Direct’s Trailflex material to create our new foot and cycle path. It not only looks good, but the application did not come into contact with the protected trees that surround it. We were impressed with how fast and environmentally-friendly the application was.”
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