Old tires are being used to make sidewalk blocks with Eco-Flex. These blocks provide an alternative to traditional concrete sidewalks and are designed for pathways, parks, and other pedestrian areas. They can be installed in minutes without requiring curing time.
Made from recycled tires, Eco-Flex sidewalk blocks feature a flexible design intended to handle different weather conditions, including frost and heat.
Sidewalk Blocks Made from Old Tires
Eco-Flex blocks turn old tires into a surface for sidewalks and pathways. Instead of pouring and waiting for concrete to cure, the blocks can be placed directly into position.
Their installation process allows sidewalks to be created in minutes without the curing time associated with concrete.
Flexible, Anti-Slip and All-Weather Design
The Eco-Flex blocks have an anti-slip surface and a flexible construction. They are designed for use in different weather conditions, including cold and hot temperatures.
Unlike concrete, which can crack or separate due to frost heaves, these flexible blocks are designed to resist cracking or separation caused by ground movement from frost.
Lift and Reset When Access Is Needed
One feature of the Eco-Flex sidewalk system is that the blocks can be lifted and reset when access underneath the surface is required.
This makes it possible to access the area below a pathway without permanently removing or breaking a concrete sidewalk.
Designed for Different Types of Traffic
Eco-Flex sidewalk blocks are designed to accommodate wheelchair users, people using walkers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
They can be used in parks, pathways, and other areas where a durable walking surface is needed.
Interlocking System Helps Prevent Weed Growth
The blocks feature a unique over-and-underlap link system. This linking design connects the blocks and helps prevent weed growth between them.
Each Eco-Flex sidewalk block measures 60 inches long, 48 inches wide, and 2 inches thick, covering an area of 20 square feet.
A single block weighs approximately 203 pounds. The available colours are black, grey, brown, and redwood.
Source: Eco-Flex Recycled Rubber Solutions
