Concrete Kerbs
Concrete kerb and channel is a vital component of road infrastructure, delineating clear zones for the pedestrian footpath, on-road parking, drainage for stormwater runoff and the trafficable road surface. In civil construction, roadside kerbing profiles are commonly referred to as barrier or semi-mountable, which describes whether or not the kerbing has been designed to allow vehicles to encroach on the nature strip.
Though concrete kerb and channel is typically installed in-situ by professional kerbing contractors, SVC offers a range of precast kerb products that are used for other roadside applications. These include concrete kerb lintels, which allow rainwater to enter the drainage system; precast exposed aggregate kerbs, commonly used to create traffic medians in the City of Melbourne; spiked kerbs, used to construct traffic islands; and wheel stops, which provide physical deterrents in car parks.
All precast kerb products by SVC are locally manufactured in Melbourne, made in compliance with the relevant Council and DTP standards and specifications. Being prefabricated, the kerbs achieve higher strength characteristics than conventional concrete that is poured on-site.
Our Concrete Kerb Products
Bike Lane Separation Kerbs
Spiked Kerbs
Wheel Stops
Road Humps
Premium Precast Concrete Kerbs for Roads, Footpaths & More
Concrete kerb lintels are part of the road kerb system and are somewhat related to in-situ channel kerb, as they form part of the drainage system that collects stormwater runoff from the road. Barrier-type and semi-mountable-type kerb lintels are available from SVC, with 50+ lintel options available to suit the varying design specifications of VicRoads and Victorian LGAs.
SVC offers precast concrete kerb units in a 300×200 barrier profile that are designed specifically for use within the City of Melbourne. Unlike standard concrete kerbing which has a smooth finish, our Melbourne metropolitan kerbs feature a textured exposed aggregate finish characterised by visible fragments of bluestone. Kerb units are available in 1m lengths and are typically used to create traffic median strips or raised footpaths. A variety of radial kerbs are also available in this range, allowing the creation of corners and curves within the kerbing design.
Spiked kerbs and wheel stops exhibit a standard off-mould concrete finish and are affixed to the ground using kerb spikes. They are typically used to create traffic islands or wheel deterrents in car parks. A selection of straight and radial options enables multiple different configurations to be produced.
Why Choose SVC For Your Kerbing Requirements
As an experienced specialist manufacturer of high-quality precast concrete, SVC’s production team is well-versed in the production of precast kerb and associated products. Operating since 1948, we are one of Australia’s oldest precasters and have supplied civil and road infrastructure products to Victorian construction for many decades, becoming the councils’ go-to supplier for precast concrete kerb lintels and other associated products.
The product breadth within our precast kerbing range surpasses many other suppliers in the market. We’re confident in the quality, durability and compliance of our precast kerb products, which have an impressive design life of 50 years in the built environment.
Download Our Kerb Lintel Datasheet
SVC’s precast concrete kerb lintel datasheet contains detailed technical information about our diverse kerb lintel range, including product dimensions, application type, product diagrams and the relevant councils or authorities that use each lintel.
Contractors unfamiliar with kerb lintel specification may find the multiple available options confusing – to resolve this, SVC’s kerb lintel datasheet has been developed to assist with the kerb lintel selection process, ensuring installers can find the right type of kerb lintel to suit their specific project application.
Custom Kerb Solutions
Multiple standard kerbing and kerb lintel options are currently available from SVC, but in certain cases, these proprietary options may not be suitable. SVC’s expert fabrication team can assist customers who are looking for a bespoke solution, whether they need advice on how our standard products can be configured or want to develop a new type of kerbing product altogether.
No design concept is too challenging for SVC, and we have successfully created unique kerbing prototypes on multiple previous occasions. If you would like to discuss a new kerbing design idea, contact the friendly team at SVC to start the conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What types of precast concrete kerbing products do you offer?
We offer a wide range of precast kerbing solutions for various roadside applications, including:
- Bike Lane Separation Kerbs: Innovative kerbs designed for bike lanes, creating safe, physical dividers between bicycle and car traffic.
- Kerb Lintels: A broad range of highly-stocked concrete kerb lintels for VicRoads and various Victorian councils, available in barrier (B) or rollover (SM) profiles.
- Precast Kerbs: Exposed aggregate concrete kerbs as per the City of Melbourne design specification, used for creating visually appealing road edging and traffic median strips.
- Spiked Kerbs: Kerbs with pre-formed holes for fixing down with spikes, used to construct traffic islands.
- Wheel Stops: Concrete wheel stops for car parks, providing a physical impediment to prevent vehicles from encroaching on pedestrian areas or bumping into walls.
- Road Humps: Durable, heavy-duty precast concrete speed humps that provide a long-lasting alternative to rubber or asphalt humps that are much more prone to deterioration.
2. What are the advantages of using precast kerbing over in-situ kerbing?
Precast kerbing offers several advantages over kerbing that is poured on-site:
- Higher Strength: Being prefabricated in a controlled factory environment, precast kerbs achieve higher strength characteristics than conventional concrete.
- Durability: Our precast kerbs have an impressive design life of 50 years.
- Quality and Consistency: Factory manufacturing ensures a consistent, high-quality product.
- Time-Saving: Precast kerbs are delivered to the site ready for installation, reducing the construction time that would be associated with pouring concrete in-situ.
3. Are your kerbing products compliant with local and state regulations?
Yes, all our precast kerb products are locally manufactured in Melbourne and are made in compliance with the relevant Council and DTP (Department of Transport and Planning) standards and specifications.
4. What are the different profiles of kerb lintels you offer?
We offer both barrier-type (B) and semi-mountable (SM) or rollover kerb lintels to suit the varying design specifications of VicRoads and Victorian LGAs (Local Government Areas). With over 50 lintel options available, we can cater to a wide range of project requirements.
5. What is the finish on your precast kerbs?
Our Melbourne metropolitan kerbs are shot-blasted, which gives them a textured, exposed aggregate finish with visible fragments of bluestone. Spiked kerbs, wheel stops, bike lane separators and road humps are typically produced in our standard off-mould concrete finish, which is smooth to the touch without any visible stone aggregate showing.
6. Do you offer curved kerbing options?
Yes, we offer a variety of radial kerbs in our precast kerbing range, allowing for the creation of corners and curves in your kerbing design.
7. How are your spiked kerbs installed?
Our spiked kerbs are manufactured with 20mm diameter holes that allow for the installation of kerb spikes to securely fix them onto the road surface. Contractors may also use epoxy to adhere them to the ground surface, or install them onto a mortar bed.
8. What are the applications for your precast kerbing products?
Our precast kerbing products are used in a variety of applications, including:
- Roadside edging and median strips
- Traffic islands and separators
- Bike lanes
- Car parks
- Roadside stormwater drainage systems
9. What is the design life of your precast kerb products?
Our precast kerb products have a design life of 50 years, ensuring a long-lasting and durable solution for your civil construction projects.
10. What makes your bike lane separation kerbs innovative?
Our Bike Lane Kerb Separators are designed with different edge profiles on either side to cater to the specific needs of both cyclists and drivers. On the side adjacent to vehicular traffic, the barrier-type profile deters vehicles from mounting the kerb and encroaching into the bike lane. On the side adjacent to bicycle traffic, the semi-mountable edge profile reduces the risk of pedal strike for cyclists, which is a common cause of cycling accidents. This innovative design ensures a safe and effective physical barrier between bicycles and cars, creating a long-lasting, permanent solution for on-road bike lanes.
