We are moving offices to our new site at Westington Quarry, Chipping Campden, GL55 6EG (which will be open on 2nd December 2024).
Consequently, our showroom and sales office at Burford Quarry, OX18 3WN will not be available for collections and the product displays have been removed.
We will be dispatching all orders normally, so call 01993 608 824 or order online to place your order.
Apologies for any inconvenience and the temporary disruption to the showroom. We look forward to seeing you at the new offices at Chipping Campden.
Bekstone Bat Box Brick - Tumbled Oolite (229 x 215 x 102 mm) - Discrete In-Wall Bat Roost Habitat Stone Block for Biodiversity Net Gain
Bekstone Biodiversity Net Gain - Tumbled Walling Blocks
Product Summary
The Bekstone Oolite Bat Box Brick (229 x 215 x 102 mm) is a tumbled face block designed to provide habitats for indigenous UK bats. By incorporating this bat box brick, house builders and developers can enhance biodiversity and meet UK Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations. Seamlessly blending with existing building materials, this innovative block supports avian populations, promoting ecological balance and sustainability in new developments while maintaining aesthetic harmony.
Bekstone's Bat Box Habitat Brick is suitable for the following species of UK indigenous bats:
The Bekstone Oolite Bat Box Brick (229 x 215 x 102 mm) is a tumbled face block designed to provide habitats for indigenous UK bats. By incorporating this bat box brick, house builders and developers can enhance biodiversity and meet UK Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations. Seamlessly blending with existing building materials, this innovative block supports avian populations, promoting ecological balance and sustainability in new developments while maintaining aesthetic harmony.
Bekstone's Bat Box Habitat Brick is suitable for the following species of UK indigenous bats:
Bat Box Brick - discrete, in-wall habitat for UK bat species to roost within
UK Bats - Suitable for Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus), Bechstein's bat (Myotis bechsteinii), Brandt's bat (Myotis brandti), Brown long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus), Common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus), Daubenton's bat (Myotis daubentonii), Leisler's bat (Nyctalus leisleri), Nathusius' pipistrelle (Pipistrellus nathusii), Natterer's bat (Myotis nattereri), Noctule (Nyctalus noctula), Soprano pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) and Whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus)
Biodiversity Gains - Ideal for Increasing 'on-site' biodiversity for house builders & developers (Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations)
The Bekstone Bat Box Brick (229 x 215 x 102 mm) is a tumbled face block crafted to provide habitats for small UK birds. Designed to meet UK Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations, this innovative brick helps house builders and developers enhance biodiversity in their projects. It shares the same dimensions and appearance as Bekstone's existing tumbled stone building blocks (229 x 215 x 102 mm), ensuring seamless integration into various architectural designs.
UK Bat Species & Roosts
Bats are under increasing pressure as habitat and land use changes, and it encroaches on their traditional roosting sites. Older trees with appropriate cavities and spaces between the bark and trunk are less common (especially as Health & Safety laws mean there is much more arboreal management and felling of dead/dying trees). Likewise, derelict building numbers are dwindling, and new build homes have until recently be "sealed" units, giving bats fewer opportunities to find a roost.
The Bekstone Bat Brick reintroduces the possibility of bats roosting within the structure of the building, creating a roosting space within the wall (either as a maternity roost or a hibernation roost - depending on where it is sited). The size of the entrance hole and the internal roost have been designed to accommodate a wide range of UK indigenous bat species:
Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus)
Bechstein's bat (Myotis bechsteinii)
Brandt's bat (Myotis brandti)
Brown long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus)
Common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)
Daubenton's bat (Myotis daubentonii)
Leisler's bat (Nyctalus leisleri)
Nathusius' pipistrelle (Pipistrellus nathusii)
Natterer's bat (Myotis nattereri)
Noctule (Nyctalus noctula)
Soprano pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus)
Whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus)
Incorporating these bat box bricks into construction projects supports bat populations, promoting ecological balance and sustainability, while maintaining aesthetic consistency with traditional building materials. This approach underscores a commitment to environmental stewardship in urban development.
Easily Increase On-site Biodiversity & Habitat
By incorporating these bat roosting box bricks, house builders and developers can adhere to UK Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations, which mandate measures to improve biodiversity in new developments.
Matching Looks to Bekstone Tumbled Walling for Aesthetic Cohesion
The Bekstone Bat Box Bricks not only provides essential roosting sites for various species of bats, crucial to in our ecosystem, but also maintains the visual appeal and uniformity of Bekstone's tumbled stone walling blocks. This innovative approach allows for ecological sustainability without compromising on design, making it an ideal choice for environmentally-conscious building projects.
Environmental Benefits
Integrating these bat box bricks demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship and enhances the ecological value of new developments. These blocks are manufactured with the same environmental and sustainability standards that are met for all Bekstone products. Bekstone walling has achieved a BREEAM 'A' certification.
Made in Burford, Oxfordshire
Bekstone Nesting Box Bricks are made of reconstituted stone (Oolite limestone) quarried at our factory site, at Burford Quarry, in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom using 100% 'green' electricity at our production plants and offices. The box behind the facing stone is upcycled from waste stone material, to help improve the units environmental footprint.
Installation & Siting of Bat Box Bricks
Maternity Roosts - Bat Box Bricks for maternity roost where young bats will be raised are best placed on a south or west facing wall. This ensures the nest is exposed to the sun (and its heat). Ideally you will also want to ensure a source of insects nearby on which the bats can feed and a water source. A pond, water feature or bird bath are good sources for drinking water. Nearby vegetation (that does not obscure flight access to the roost entrance) is also key, providing foraging opportunities and habitat. We suggest planting evening scented plants to attract the insects the bats will feed upon.
Evening Scented Plants
Angel's trumpet
Hesperis matronalis
Night phlox
Petunia
Wisteria
Star jasmine
Hibernation Roost - Male bat roost and hibernation roost are generally best sited on north and east facing walls which will be cooler and more suited to these types of roosts.
Bekstone Nesting Box Bricks should be mortared into the normal course pattern just like a standard 229 x 215 tumbled "jumper" block. As the brick is hollow (to provide the habitat for the roosting bat) it should not be considered as a full load-bearing structural block, but treated similarly to a ventilation brick.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Regulations
The UK Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations, became mandatory for all developers 12 February 2024 under the Environment Act 2021 (small, large and public developments). The regulations require all new developments to ensure a minimum 10% increase in biodiversity post-construction compared to pre-development levels. This aims to address biodiversity loss, promote ecosystem restoration, and integrate natural habitats within urban areas. For house builders, this means incorporating measures that actively enhance local biodiversity, such as creating green spaces, restoring habitats, and integrating wildlife-friendly features into their projects.
Bekstone BNG - Wildlife-Friendly Bricks
Bekstone's Biodiversity Net Gain range of wildlife-friendly bricks, including Bee Bricks, Bird Box Bricks, and Bat Box Roost Bricks, offer practical solutions for developers to meet BNG requirements. Bee Bricks provide nesting sites for solitary bees, crucial for pollination and maintaining local plant diversity. Bird Box Bricks offer safe nesting sites for various bird species, supporting avian populations in urban environments. Bat Box Roost Bricks cater to bat species, providing essential roosting spaces within the built environment.
Bee Bricks
Bird Box Bricks
Bat Box Bricks
Incorporating these Bekstone bricks into new housing developments can significantly contribute to biodiversity enhancement. They not only help developers comply with BNG regulations but also foster sustainable and environmentally conscious construction practices. By using these innovative building materials, house builders can create wildlife-friendly habitats, thereby increasing biodiversity density and supporting broader ecological networks within urban and suburban settings.
Specifications
No. of Pieces
1
Range
Bekstone Biodiversity Net Gain
Prod Type
Tumbled Walling Blocks
Mini/Split Available
No
Colour
Greige (Grey-Beige)
Colour Group
Beige
Finish
Textured
Finish (Edge)
Tumbled
Dimension (W)
229
Dimension (H)
215
Dimension (D)
102
Pack Contents
229 x 215 x 102
Pack Sold As
Individual Unit
Pack Description
229 x 215 x 102 mm Qty 1
Pieces Description
Block
Deliveries normally take place Monday to Friday, excluding bank and public holidays, usually between 8am to 6pm.
Deliveries are made using a tail lift vehicle, which requires a solid, flat surface for the offload.
Unless otherwise requested, all deliveries are to the kerbside only (e.g. in the road adjacent to the kerb). We recommend reserving some space for your delivery. The driver may attempt to place the product on a driveway at their discretion. Please note, we cannot deliver onto a slope.
When we confirm your order has been despatched by email, you should:
Check the address details and telephone number so that we can contact you if necessary on the day of delivery.
Ensure the delivery area is flat and solid enough to take the weight of a pallet truck.
Advise of any constraints which may restrict access to the delivery address.
Please ensure you or your representative is available to sign for the delivery, otherwise, you may be liable for a re-delivery charge per pack if the goods are unable to be left.
For large orders, alternative delivery methods can be arranged. Please call our office on 01993 608 824 to discuss any delivery requirements or to seek clarification.
Whilst every effort is made to deliver the products on the agreed delivery date, we cannot be held responsible for matters beyond our control that results in your products not arriving on the day specified.
We only ship to mainland UK addresses.
Limited Vehicle Access
Narrow and small lanes, etc, may not be suitable for our delivery vehicles. Standard vehicle sizes are 18-tonne (L: 11m x W: 2.55m x H:4m) and 7.5-tonne (L: 7.8m x W: 2.55m x H:3.5m), the latter being the size of a dustbin lorry. If your delivery address has limited access (e.g. a bin lorry cannot get to the delivery address normally), please let us know when placing the order. This can be done (in the delivery notes field in the checkout, or via email [email protected] or by talking to a member of our sales team when place this order by phone).
We will then see if delivery is possible, and what the additional cost may be for any specialist vehicles required (e.g. hi-ab crane, moffatt truck or smaller 3.5-tonne Luton Van). We will contact prior to despatch of goods, and you can accept any additional delivery costs, designate an alternative shipping address or cancel the order at that time.
Delivery Cut-Off Time (Same day Despatch)
Cut-off time for same day despatch is 12pm (Noon). All orders made after this time will be despatched the next working day.
For example, an order placed at 2pm for next day delivery on a Monday will be despatched on Tuesday for delivery Wednesday.
Small Item Courier
All small items such as Pointfix Jointing compound, paving sealers, and paving cleaners are sent via a separate courier service.
My Delivery is late. Am I entitled to compensation?
We strongly advise not to arrange any trades person or equipment hire until the goods have been delivered, in case of any unforeseen circumstances resulting in a delayed delivery. Deliveries are carried out by a third party delivery company. Whilst we make every effort for the goods to be delivered in the given time frame, this is just an estimation and never is guaranteed, therefore we cannot be held responsible for any matters beyond our control that result in your delivery being delayed. You are not entitled to any compensation.
Shipping Price List (See zone Diagram below price list)
*3-5 working days in Zone 1 and Zone 2; 3-6 working days in Zone 3 and Zone 4; 4-7 working days in Zone 5. **order must be placed before cut off time 12:00 noon. ***minimum lead time of 3 working days in Zone 1, 4 working days in Zone 2 & Zone 3, 5 working days in Zone 4, and 6 working days in Zone 5 - order must be placed before cut off time 12:00 noon. ****Saturday pallet deliveries have additional charges - the team will quote you separately if you request a Saturday delivery.
Please call our office on 01993 608 824 to discuss any delivery requirements or for clarification.
***Whilst every effort is made to deliver the products on the agreed delivery date we cannot be held responsible for matters beyond our control that results in your products not arriving on the expected day***
Our samples can be found on the relevant product page in the list of purchasing options.
If there is no sample listed on the product page you are interested in, that means unfortunately we currently cannot offer samples for that product.
A typical sample is roughly 200mmx100mm (The size of a house brick) and about 10mm in thickness.
Samples are charged at £5.99 including delivery.
If you make a purchase, the cost of your sample(s) will be refunded. Please use the code included inside your sample box to claim your discount at checkout.
Please note, we aim to deliver all samples within 5-7 working days.
Colour / tone variations in natural stone
Due to the nature of the material, no two pavers are alike. Particular shades of natural stone will have a slight colour variation. Where appropriate, we will supply a leaflet that will help demonstrate this variation in colour.
Please Note - Samples are not available on Clearance Products.
Due to the limited stock/availability of clearance products, unfortunately, we cannot cannibalise them to provide samples.
Split Packs
If you need a specific amount of paving we offer mini-packs for most of our best selling products that will allow you to achieve the right coverage in most cases. However, if you don't see an available mini-pack option you can call our team during office hours to arrange for a split pack order.
To Order A Split Pack Please Call Our Sales Team
Tel: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
01993 608 824
Need a specific amount - call our team now and we can arrange splitting down a pallet so you get specifically what you need.
Pallets that are split down are not included as free delivery. Standard Split Pack Pallet Delivery Fee Applies, which is £75 (Expedited options may incur extra charges - POA). This £75 covers the extra charge of a new wooden crate / pallet, packaging, labour & haulage delivery charge.
What is a split pack?
Paving products are palletised or crated to allow them to be transported and stored efficiently. This means they are generally sold with a specific number of pieces per pallet/crate. However, customers sometimes need less than a full pallet for their project. In these cases, we can split down the pallet by hand and then re-pack, re-bind and re-hood the pallet so they receive just the paving they need, saving you money on buying a full pack and having wasted slabs left over. Please remember to include 10% extra on your measured area for cuts/corners/breakage
Split Pack Exclusions
Please note we cannot split down packs of Bekstone Walling or Clearance Products.
Payment Options
We accept all major debit and credit cards, PayPal, provide Finance options on our website’s checkout. If you call our sales team (01993 608 824) for a quote (pro forma invice) you can also pay via Bacs.
Card payments
Maestro
Mastercard
Visa Debit
Mastercard Credit
Mastercard Credit
PayPal
Paypal
PayPal Finance
Paypal Express Checkout
Bacs
Call our sales team for a quote (01993 608 824)
We will send you a pro forma invoice
Pay by Bacs
Pavestone UK Ltd Reference (Pro forma Invoice Number) A/C: 01234567 S/C: 00-00-00
Trading Ethically
Pavestone has always been acutely conscious of the concerns raised through consumers’ increasing awareness of the ethical issues associated with the production of natural stone products.
For many years we have been importing only from audited stone producers who can successfully demonstrate that their processes meet the moral and ethical codes as established by the ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) Base Code. In doing so we have contributed to the economic success of the communities in which our stone processors work and have helped to provide a safer and more secure working environment for our supplier partners' employees. Pavestone is committed to ensuring that the working conditions of employees in our partner supply companies meet or exceed international standards and for many years we have adopted the ETI Base Code as a criteria for our supply chain.
The ETI Base Code
Employment should be freely chosen with no forced, bonded or involuntary labour.
Workers have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively.
A safe and healthy working environment shall be provided.
Child labour shall not be used.
Wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and to provide some discretionary income.
Working hours are not excessive and comply with national laws and benchmark industry standards.
Workers should be treated equally regardless of race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation.
Regular employment for individuals should be provided where work is ongoing.
No harsh or inhumane treatment of workers. Physical abuse (or threat of), sexual or other harassment including verbal abuse or intimidation shall be prohibited.
For further information on the Ethical Trading Initiative and the Base Code please visit: www.ethicaltrade.org
Helping To Provide A Better Future
Pavestone has a fundamental belief that the poor and vulnerable within the communities that produce our stone products should derive benefits from our local trading beyond the simplicity of the stone workers pay. We work closely in partnership with our suppliers to improve the quality of life, not only for those immediately employed by our supply partners but also all those living in and around their community.
Sustainability
Pavestone strives to minimise and continually reduce the adverse impacts of all our operations both in the immediate, local environment and throughout our supply chain globally. We also seek to contribute to the economic success of the communities in which we work and to provide a safe, secure working environment for both our employees and our supplier partners’ employees.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives seek to make our businesses more accountable for our actions and decisions. We are committed to full legal compliance in all that we do and to make our business accountable to those that we directly or indirectly impact upon through the adoption of good practices.
Practices include:
Creating a safe environment and a rewarding career for all our employees.
Hold regular local residents 'open meetings' to discuss our impact on their local life.
Monitoring and managing the environmental impact of all our operations.
Monitoring and understanding the environmental impact of our suppliers' operations.
Environment Policy
Pavestone recognises that it has an obligation to help protect the environment and the neighbourhoods in which we operate. Our awareness is a fundamental part of the Pavestone business strategy. We will seek as far as is reasonably practicable to minimise the company's effects on the environment.
Main initiatives include:
Ensuring environmental issues are considered carefully at all levels when planning and conducting business activities and that our employees understand and act in accordance with our environmental aims
Working co-operatively with regulatory bodies including the environment agency and local authorities in addition to our industry trade association the Builders' Merchants Federation (BMF) so as to facilitate full awareness and contribution to environmental legislation changes
Managing our activities in line with best business practice to control the impact on the local community from noise, dust, light emissions and traffic movements
Annual reduction in energy consumption water usage waste production and improved segregation for reuse/recycling
Production of environmentally friendly ranges of products.
Free Delivery Available
WhatsApp Paving Direct
Save up to 50% - clearance stock
01993 608 824 - Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Added to Basket