Kerbs clearly differentiate areas for drivers, and keep pedestrians safe. BS EN 1343 is a European Standard that discusses kerbs of natural stone for external paving.
BS EN 1343 specifies the performance requirements and the corresponding test methods for all natural stone kerbs that are used for external paving and road finishes.
BS EN 1343 on natural stone kerb requirements and tests is useful for:
Why should you use BS EN 1343 - stone kerb requirements and tests?
External paving use includes all pavements typical of road works, such as pedestrian and trafficked areas, and outdoor squares, that are subject to the weathering agents, such as temperature changes, rain, ice, wind, etc.
BS EN 1343 provides guidelines for the evaluation of conformity and for the marking of natural stone kerbs. BS EN 1343 covers also characteristics that are of importance to the trade.
BS EN 1343 guidelines represent a means to guarantee constancy of the product’s performance and a reliable declaration for both the users and the manufacturer.
BS EN 1343 guidelines help you to use appropriate natural stone for kerbs that provide longevity to external paving. Users are not inconvenienced since stone kerbs withstand weathering well and can last for decades with very little maintenance.
BS EN 1343:2012 supersedes BS EN 1343:2001 which is withdrawn. BS EN 1343:2012 includes the following editorial and technical changes with reference to BS EN 1343:2001. These include:
EN 1343:2012