Tactile paving consists of textured ground surface indicators found primarily on sidewalks and train platforms to assist visually impaired pedestrians and enable transport authorities and service providers to comply with Disability Discrimination Acts.

Durable

Suppliers recognize the need for durable materials. A unique combination of durable stone and resin composite provides both integrity and the flexibility to deal with waves and irregularities in existing surfaces prior to attachment. taktile Bodenleitsysteme The connection to the existing subsurface is made via a two-part, colour -coordinated subsurface that fixes the material. After installation, the interface provides orientation for the visually impaired.

Services

• Complies with legislation
• Aesthetically pleasing
• Provides user-friendly advertising of facilities
• Helps avoid unnecessary injury or claims

Where should I lay tactile paving?

It is important to determine where hazards may arise. Below is a list of tactile patch applications:

Highways

• bus stops
• intersections
• traffic islands
• car parks
• curbs & steps
• change of direction

Rail

• platform
• parking lots
• stairs and escalators
• ramps
• entrance doors

Industry/Commercial & Leisure

• stairs and escalators
• ramps
• entrance doors
• intersections

Understanding Tactile Paving – Bubble Paving

Tactile blister patches are used to identify the location of a curb and a suitable place to cross. Policies regarding the use of tactile patches specify the use of red units at controlled crossing points and buff units at uncontrolled crossing points. Some relaxation of these guidelines may be permitted in conservation areas. There are also guidelines for the layout and positioning of blister pavers.

Understanding Tactile Plaster – Cord Finish (Hazard Warning)

Hazard warning patches, sometimes referred to as corduroy patches, are used to identify any type of potential hazard and advise pedestrians to tread carefully. The rods are placed at 90° to the hazard, indicate to users the location or area of the hazard and are a requirement of Building Regulations Part M, Requirement M2. These units are commonly used at the top or bottom of steps, at railroad crossings, and on shared bike/pedestrian paths where the path meets an intersection.

Tested for durability

Tests conducted at Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) on product condition at 40 degrees Celsius showed no measurable loss of height at the end of an abrasion test. The surface skid resistance was also measured at 61, well within the preferred range. The unique combination of durable stone and resin lasts up to 5 times longer than an equivalent concrete product.

Introduction to tactile paving

Tactile paving refers to textured surface indicators installed on the ground, often provided at train stations and footpaths for the benefit of the visually impaired. The Disability Equality Act is binding for the transport companies, but also for the service providers.

Long lasting

Today’s contractors understand the importance of using durable materials. An exceptional combination of resin and durable stone results in a bond that offers flexibility and reliability by supporting the irregularities and folds in predominant surfaces. A connection to the respective surface is achieved by using a two-component paint that corresponds to the substrate that the material is set up. Installation on a specific surface helps guide people with visual impairments.

Services

• Complies with legislation
• Aesthetically pleasing
• Goes to make facilities user-friendly
• Helps prevent avoidable injuries and claims

Where is it installed?

It is important to recognize the likely dangerous spots. Here are some such places:

Highways

• parking garages
• crossings
• bus stops
• Curb & Steps
• traffic islands
• change of direction

Railways

• platforms
• stairs / escalators
• parking garages
• entrance doors
• ramps

Business/industry and leisure

• entrance doors
• ramps
• crossings
• stairs/escalators

with sloping curbs or places suitable for crossing are provided with tactile blister plaster. Guidelines for using this tiling specify the use of red units for controlled transitions, while buff units are specified for uncontrolled transitions, although in the case of sanctuaries these specifications are relaxed to some extent. Guidelines for the layout and placement of blister pavers are also available.

Understanding Tactile Plaster – Cord Finish (Hazard Warning)

Corduroy patches, also known as hazard warning patches, are designed to classify each type of likely hazard so pedestrians can proceed cautiously. It is common to use these at the bottom and top of stairs, level crossings and shared pedestrian/bicycle paths wherever the path meets an intersection. The wands are positioned at 90° to the hazard to indicate the hazard area or location to users. These are part of the building code part M, requirement M2.

Tests for durability

The suitability tests for the material to be used are carried out in the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) at 40°C. The material must not lose any height as a result of the seizure test. The slip resistance of the surface should also be within the target limit of 61. The exceptional combination of resin and durable stone lasts five times longer than an equivalent concrete product.