Choosing the Right Concrete Memorial Base
Published: 12th September 2024
Choosing the Right Concrete Memorial Base: A Comprehensive Guide
When selecting a concrete memorial base, it’s essential to understand the different options available and their unique benefits. Here’s a detailed look at the types of memorial bases offered by JKH Ltd:
Foundation Slabs
A foundation slab is a flat, horizontal concrete base used to support a structure or memorial. It distributes the weight evenly to prevent settling or shifting over time. At JKH Ltd, foundation slabs are available in various sizes, see below some more benefits of using foundation slabs:
- Versatility: Available in various sizes to suit different memorial needs.
- Compliance: Manufactured according to BS 8415: 2018, meeting BRAMM and NAMM guidelines, ensuring durability and quality.
- Customisation: Standard 1” thick bases with options for 2” and 3” thick bases made to order.
- Vase Holes: Option for a single vase hole or multiple holes for up to three vases, adding personalisation to the memorial.
Saddles and War Grave Saddles
A saddle is a concrete base designed to support memorials, featuring built-in slots for secure installation and war grave saddles are specialised versions designed for Commonwealth war graves.
- Design: Tailored for both standard memorials and Commonwealth war graves, featuring built-in slots.
- Sizes: Standard saddle sizes from 15″ x 8½” x 7″ to 24″ x 12″ x 8¾”, plus a special commonwealth war grave size of 35″ x 15″ x 6″.
- Packaging: Standard saddles are sold individually, while war grave saddles are available in pallets of 12, accommodating different project scales.
Small Memorial Bases
A small memorial base is a concrete foundation designed to support smaller memorials. At JKH Ltd, these bases are constructed with steel-reinforced concrete, ensuring durability and strength.
- Construction: Made with steel-reinforced concrete, ensuring strength and longevity.
- Customisation: Available in sizes from 34″ x 36″ x 3″ to 36″ x 36″ x 3″, with the option to add vase holes or dowel holes upon request, allowing for personalized touches.
Let JKH Drainage Help You Choose the Perfect Concrete Memorial Base
Each type of concrete memorial base offers unique benefits to meet specific needs, ensuring a respectful and lasting tribute. By understanding these options, you can make an informed decision and find the perfect memorial base to honour your loved one. Explore our wide range of concrete memorial bases to explore further.
At JKH we also offer help with the creation of frame landings options that provide customisable solutions to suit various preferences and site requirements, ensuring a seamless integration of your memorial within its surroundings. Furthermore, our stonesafe stability systems offer unparalleled security and longevity, employing cutting-edge technology to safeguard your memorial against natural wear and tear, ensuring it stands the test of time with grace and resilience. Whether you seek decorative enhancements, structural fortification, or innovative safety features, our comprehensive suite of additional services ensures that every aspect of your memorial creation exceeds expectations, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Bespoke Memorials
Published: 20th October 2021
When it comes to memorialising loved ones you will want a memorial that truly reflects and honours their memory. That is why bespoke memorials are one of the best ways to mark the resting place of those we miss. Here at JKH we can design and create bespoke memorials of any size along with slab foundations, frame loadings and cremation tablets. We make all our concrete memorials and slabs to order based on your preference. Therefore, here are some reasons why you should think about bespoke memorials and slab foundations.
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How do Concrete Soakaways Work?
Published: 16th August 2021
As the demand for housing and commercial spaces increases, so too will the need for effective drainage solutions. One efficient method for draining excess water away is by installing concrete soakaways. While soakaways have been around for a while, those made from precast concrete have several benefits over traditional ones. So what are concrete soakaways? How do they work and why do we need them? Here is a guide to everything you need to know about precast soakaways.
Top Tips for Land Drainage Solutions
Published: 16th August 2021
In order to keep your plants and landscapes healthy you need to ensure you have the right land drainage solutions in place. Proper drainage is vital for the wellbeing and longevity of your land. Therefore, here are some of our top land drainage solutions to keep your plants growing well.
Bespoke Steel Trash Screens
Published: 30th June 2021
Not everybody has a use for culvert trash screens, but if you do, you’ll know just how essential they are. Because it’s so versatile and adaptable, steel grating is used by a number of industries in a range of situations. From water treatment to shelving, it’s a product that’s become indispensable for a wide range of sectors.
Here at JKH Ltd we’re specialists in the design and manufacture of gratings, silt traps, steelwork and more. We understand how vital these products are to organisations both large and small. That’s why we make sure that everything we supply is of the highest quality. Read on to discover more about where steel grating and culvert trash screens are used.
Why are Concrete Weir Walls so Important?
Published: 16th June 2021
A weir is a small dam built across a body of water, such as a river. We use them to help control the flow of water. Weirs can help raise the water level so that boats can pass through, and they can also reduce the flow of water to prevent flooding. So, it is vital that you have a strong concrete weir wall in order to effectively control the flow. There are several different types of weirs in use so it is crucial to know how each controls the flow of water. Here are the different types of weirs and why concrete weir walls are so important.
What are Metal Trash Screens Used For?
Published: 2nd June 2021
Metal trash screens are an essential element of most water processing sites, both large and small. Without them, the risk of flooding is increased significantly. Their function is to prevent blockages and keep water flowing as it should. But, there’s a lot more to it than that. Different situations require different solutions, and the design and manufacture of metal trash screens are a specialised field.
Headstone Bases: Maintaining the Structure of a Memorial
Published: 26th May 2021
When laying a loved one to rest we want to be sure that their memorial will last for many years to come. Yet, many headstone bases end up giving way, leading to memorials and headstones that end up crooked and leaning over. Cemeteries are full of memorials sitting at strange angles or, in the worst cases, fallen over. But, some memorials never have this problem and remain sturdy and upright throughout the years. Why do these memorials remain stable while others collapse? How can we keep headstones at the right level? Here are some reasons why headstone bases give way and advice on how best to maintain their structure.
Why Do We Need Headwall Drainage?
Published: 25th March 2021
When you have a drainage pipe designed to discharge water, it is best to install a headwall drainage outlet. Headwalls make sure that the water flow does not erode the pipe or any surrounding area. In addition, they provide support for bridges, roads and other structures while allowing water to pass through without any barriers. So, what places are you most likely to find the use of headwalls? Also, what are the main benefits of installing one? (more…)
Choosing The Perfect Drainage Outfall For Your Project
Published: 9th March 2021
To protect the end of your drainage pipe from the effects of discharging water, you need to have the right drainage outfalls. Drainage outfalls help guard the pipe and adjacent structures from erosion or damage from water pressure. They also increase the efficiency of the drainage pipes, directing the flow of water whilst reducing turbulence. Outfalls can vary based on material used as well as overall design. As such, it is important to make sure that the outfall you choose is the right one for your project. Read on to learn more about the range of outfalls that JKH Drainage can offer you.
