TAKPAVE TACTILE SURFACES

A range of surface mounted rubber tiles providing Tactile Surfaces for the guidance of the visually impaired.

SPECIFICATION

Takpave® conforms to Department for Transport “Guidance on the use of Tactile Paving Surfaces” (DETR 1998). For both highways and the built environment, Takpave® helps service providers achieve compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

Takpave surface mounted rubber tiles - alternative patterns

Takpave® is made from a uniquely formulated, mineral filled elastomer, to give high durability, abrasion and skid resistance. It is supplied in 400mm square tiles and can be adhered to most firm surfaces. Standard colours are red (controlled crossings), buff, grey, blue and black. Other colours are available, subject to quantity. Adhesives can be supplied or recommended and Takpave® should be solvent wiped before adhesion.

Installation

see our PDF for instructions on installing Takpave

THE PRODUCT

Pedestrian - A blister pattern indicates pedestrian crossing points.

Cycle - A ribbed pattern for segregated shared cycle track/footpaths.

Dash - A pattern of rounded bars, in the direction of travel, provide a guidance path surface around obstacles or between facilities.

Corduroy - A ribbed pattern warns of a hazard requiring caution, such as steps, a ramp or level crossing. Ribs now with rounded ends.

Platform - An ‘offset’ blister pattern warns of Platform Edge (offstreet).

Takpave surface mounted rubber tiles for visually impaired in use

STEPS

The corduroy surface should extend the full width of the stairs (top and bottom) and at least 400mm beyond, starting 400mm back from the step and laid to a depth of 800mm.

Takpave® was developed in collaboration with Transport Research Laboratory and Cranfield Institute of Technology. It is manufactured by Rediweld Rubber & Plastics, an ISO9001:2000 assessed company.