Anti-Skate Studs for Coastal Promenades: Porthcawl Seafront Case Study
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PROJECT: Porthcawl Seafront
LOCATION: Porthcawl, Wales, UK
SECTOR: Public Realm / Coastal Infrastructure
APPLICATION: Anti-skate protection for walls, planters & street furniture
MANUFACTURER: Studmarc
PRODUCTS: Bespoke 316L stainless steel Lozenge Anti-Skate Studs
DESIGN STANDARD: Project-specific bespoke fabrication
COMPLIANCE / GOVERNANCE: N/A – anti-skate application

Studmarc supplied bespoke 316L stainless steel Lozenge Anti-Skate Studs for the Porthcawl Seafront redevelopment, protecting newly installed stonework, planter walls and ledges from damage caused by skateboarding and BMX use. The custom studs were manufactured to match the unusual radius of the wall edges and selected in marine-grade 316L stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance in the coastal environment.

Project Overview

As part of an ongoing project Knights Brown were approached to add a skate deterrent system to the seafront at Porthcawl. The main goal was to prevent skaters from grinding along the newly installed stonework and causing it to degrade and become unstable over time. The anti-skate solution also needed to refrain from preventing pedestrians from resting or sitting on the steps and planter walls. An additional complication was that the wall edge radius was an uncommon one and required a custom fabrication that few companies in the UK could offer. Knights brown approached Studmarc for their assistance in supplying an anti-skate stud that could perfectly match the wall ledge radius.

Solution

A bespoke variation of the Lozenge Anti-Skate Stud was selected for in 316L Stainless Steel. 316L Stainless Steel was chosen due to the locations proximity to the sea and the rust and corrosion-proof qualities that 316L stainless offers.

Installation

The custom Lozenge anti-skate studs were installed along the wall ledges with the inner radius of the stud making complete contact with the wall.  The installation used the drill and epoxy resin method of installation for a lifetime bond.

A row of anti skate fixtures embedded in a concrete wall lines a pedestrian pathway, with blurred people and buildings visible in the background near a parking area.
anti skate studs protrude from a concrete wall, with blurred pedestrians and buildings visible in the background near what appears to be a seaside promenade.
A metal anti skate studs protrudes from a concrete wall composed of dark aggregate stones embedded in light-coloured cement
A metal anti skate stud protrudes from a concrete wall with black and white speckles, with additional studs visible in the blurred background against a brown floor.
A metal anti skate stud protrudes from the edgeof a white speckled concrete wall, with green grass visible in the blurred background.
A concrete seawall with metal anti skate studs curves along a brown promenade, with buildings, vehicles, and a blue structure visible in the background under overcast skies.
A concrete planter bed with green shrubs sits beside a paved walkway, with a stone wall and bare tree visible in the background against an overcast sky.
A white concrete planter wall curves through a paved waterfront area, containing greenery and young trees, with a stone fortification wall visible in the background under an overcast sky.
A white concrete planter with exposed aggregate finish features metal anti skate studs protruding from its surface, containing green moss and plants, positioned beside a cobblestone pavement.
A grey concrete planter contains green leafy plants and soil along a pedestrian walkway, with recycling bins and buildings visible in the blurred background.
A grey concrete planter edge with metal anti skate studs runs along a sidewalk, containing green shrubs and mulch, with a blurred urban street scene in the background.
A concrete curb with metal anti skate studs separates a landscaped garden bed containing ornamental grasses and small shrubs from a reddish-brown paved pathway.
A metal anti skate stud is embedded in a concrete ledge, with blurred pedestrians walking along a paved area near colourful storefronts in the background.
A anti skate stud protrudes from a smooth concrete ledge, with garden plants and flowers visible in the blurred background of this outdoor water feature installation.
Concrete planters with metal anti skate studs form raised garden beds containing green shrubs and ornamental grasses, bordered by brick pavement in an urban landscape setting.
A low concrete wall with metal anti skate studs separates a brick paved area and landscaping from a dark asphalt road, with a blue industrial crane structure visible in the blurred background.

Anti-skate stud design used on this project

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