Corduroy tactile paving is used to warn visually impaired people of the presence of specific hazards such as steps, level crossings or the approach to on-street light rapid transport (LTR) platforms. Our surface mounted corduroy hazard paving is also used where a footway joins a shared route. It conveys the message ‘hazard, proceed with caution’.
Rapid installation – reduced labour costs & disruption
No excavation required – no landfill expense
Corduroy paving tiles are light in weight and are easy to handle and cut – no hot works
No requirement for plant machinery and associated access issues/expense
Durable – harder wearing than concrete
Will not crack like concrete – prevents future trip hazards.
High slip resistance in dry or wet conditions
Extensive range of types and colours
UV tested – no colour fade
Freeze/thaw tested
Fast curing colour matched adhesive – Corduroy tactile paving is ready to use within 2 hours
Can be installed even in damp conditions.
Adheres to all standard surfaces
Quality assured – manufactured to BS EN ISO 9001
Specification
Tiles
Corduroy hazard warning tactile paving is made from a hard wearing stone and resin composite moulded to create paving which will outperform equivalent concrete product. Tests conducted at the Transport Research Laboratory on product conditioned at 40ºC found no measurable loss in height at the end of a scuffing test.
Surface skid resistance measured: 61
Preferred range set by the Joint Mobility Unit of SRV = 50-70
Options
Colours Available:
Buff, Red, Charcoal & Grey
Types:
Polyurethane stone/resin composite
GRP (buff only)
Sizes:
400mm x 400mm
Quantity:
Available in boxes of 10
Description
A corduroy hazard warning surface is the recommended solution to warn visually impaired people to the presence of specific hazards.
The purpose of the corduroy tactile paving is to warn visually impaired people of the presence of steps, level crossings or the approach to on-street light rapid transport (LTR) platforms.
Surface mounted corduroy paving not only offers a highly durable solution, it is also highly cost effective to install.
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27th March 2020
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