Case Study: Alnwick Parking Bays

Background

A brand new asphalt car park is a real treat for any business owner. Positively transforming their premises appearance and offering their clients a dedicated well kept space to leave their vehicle whilst visiting and using the services on offer. The investment is well worth it and helps project the right company image.

Conventional thermoplastic line markings for smaller scale projects can not only be cost prohibitive but also be less aesthetically pleasing – but now there is an alternative.

Northumbrian Surfacing Contractor, DC Contract Solutions Ltd, commissioned by the residents of Croft Place and Greycroft Bed & Breakfast, had already re-surfaced the roadway in the picturesque market town of Alnwick, were faced with the requirement of providing surface markings outside the historic guest house. They turned to Quicksetts to provide a cost effective, aesthetic, retro fit solution which could be installed quickly without the need for specialist equipment.

Installed on top of the compacted surface course, without the need for cutting out or the awkward issues of laying bituminous surfaces along a thin line of stone setts, Quicksetts accurately replicate the look of granite setts providing a timeless appeal which has a proven record of withstanding modern day trafficking.

Results

Installed by two operatives in less than an hour with material costs of less than £170.00*, with no specialist plant required, the rectangle low profile Quicksetts were adhered directly onto the surface using the cold applied Quicksetts Bedding & Jointing Compound. Perfectly complimenting the building and original granite setts already in situ, the Quicksetts clearly delineate the parking bays for the customers of the Bed & Breakfast. The owners of Greycroft Bed & Breakfast, Audrey and Tom Bowes said “The Quicksetts are perfect! They have made it clear to our guests where to park but look great next to the building and its like they’ve been there for years.”

David Colvine from DC Contract Solutions added “The Quicksetts are the ideal solution for this application, amazingly easy to apply and were far more cost effective to install than sub contracting a lining company in. They look better too!”