Late Winter/early Spring is always an exciting time in the landscape season. As we start getting excited about the hope for the future season, we also get to see the new products available in the industry. In the next month, we will go through several manufacturers and plant breeder’s new introductions in the green industry. Today we will check out Unilock’ s exciting products.
For fifty years, Unilock has been helping people create beautiful outdoor spaces that become treasured places to build lasting memories. It all started when our founder brought a revolutionary new paving method to North America, called the Uni-Stone. Since then, other companies have tried to follow in our footsteps, but Unilock remains the style and technology leader.
From the sleek contemporary look of Umbriano, to the timeless feel of weathered European cobblestones with Courtstone, and everything in between, Unilock has something for everyone. Today, they remain the only company in North America with memberships in Eurobeton and Stein + Design, two prestigious European concrete product innovation groups. These exclusive relationships continue to put them on the leading edge of style and technology.
As an Unilock Authorized Contractor, Thoms Bros. is excited to announce the following new introductions for the 2024 season:
Beacon Hill Smooth Slab – Fossil
The popularity of Beacon Hill Flagstone and the desire of large format pavers led to the creation of the XL rectangle unit back in 2022. Previously just offered in Granite and Opal in the Detroit area, Unilock expanded the choice with long-time favorite of Fossil. Fossil is a mix of browns and charcoal colors. This unit measuring at 21” x 35” x 60mm is considered a slab (not a paver) and is NOT suitable for vehicle traffic.
Urban Slabs and Coping
Urban large format slabs can be paired with a matching coping for a sleek, contemporary and harmonious look. Urban slabs and coping are made with EnduraColor™, making for a surface that is colorfast and highly durable. Perfect for patios, walkways and pool surrounds. Sizes for slabs include 18”x24” and 18”x36”, both 60mm thick. Coping is offered in two front finishes: bullnose and chamfered. Colors for this beautiful product come in Sterling (grey) and Indiana Buff.
Promenade EcoTerra
The sleek, linear appearance of Promenade manufactured with a 100% cement-free face-mix, made possible by innovative EcoTerra technology. Promenade EcoTerra delivers exceptional compressive strength, minimal absorption, and impressive color retention. Plus, it boasts a remarkable sustainability factor by reducing embodied carbon up to 15%. This aesthetically pleasing paver is also free of efflorescence, making it a highly sustainable choice for patio and driveway applications. This product comes in one size at 4”x12”x70mm. Colors include Light Opal Blend and Light Steel Grey Blend.
Nordic Cobble
Modelled after traditional hand-cut granite cobbles, Nordic Cobble is a stylish option for striking borders, grid patterns and circular designs. Randomized cobble ‘faces’ offer a natural look that works equally well whether its used in combination with rustic pavers or juxtaposed with sleek, contemporary slabs. Nordic Cobble can be installed either traditionally, or on a permeable base to allow water to flow through. Colors included in this product include: Dark Charcoal, Granite Fusion, and Opal Blend.
Copthorne
This old-world looking product has been in Unilock’s line-up for many years now. It is inspired by the rich color and timeworn beauty of European street pavers. Unilock has added Artic Grey and Steel Blue to the colors of this product.
U-Cara Fascia
The U-Cara Multi-Face Wall System makes it possible to design walls, pillars, planters, fire features, grill islands and more, using a wide array of different U-Cara fascia panels to create color, pattern and texture combinations like never before. Previously Unilock offered a smooth, Umbriano and pitched textured. In 2024, they will add a Subway texture in Opal; Ivory and Dark Charcoal colors and Lavano in Granite Fusion and Fossil. They are also adding Indian Buff to the smooth line-up.
SienaEdge
A complete segmental retaining wall system offering a linear modern aesthetic to any landscape project. The unique appearance of SienaEdge also makes it ideal for smaller landscape applications such as garden walls, raised patios or planters. Previously just offered in Granite, Unilock has expanded the color choices to Fieldstone and Charcoal.
Umbriano Coping
The granite-like appearance of Umbriano comes available in both a chamfered and bullnose coping, providing the perfect edge for step treads and pool decks with its non-slip surface texture. Its unique, mottled surface is achieved with ColorFusion™ Technology that randomly disperses rich color and granite particles. Umbriano coping comes factory-sealed during the manufacturing process with EasyClean™, providing integral stain resistance for faster cleanup of spills before a stain takes hold. Compatible with both Umbriano paver and wall products, Umbriano Coping provides a cohesive and sophisticated solution for your landscape design. Colors offered are Midnight Sky, Winter Marvel, Summer Wheat, French Grey and Grenada White.
