Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Know About The Different Types Of Warning Surface Products

Every construction project should be in compliance with the standards of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This act mentions the need of detectable warning systems with truncated dome installations. Detectable warning systems are a unique surface pattern of cane or detectable domes so as to alert people with vision impairments. These systems also alert people about insecure drop offs at transit stations and stops and at boarding platforms. Moreover, the color of detectable warning systems should be in complete contrast with the color of the sidewalk, street, or platform where they are installed.

Apart from fulfilling the ADA requirements, you should also consider the warning surface products according to the need of your project. These products are of various types and each of them has it own advantage. Here are the different types of warning surface products:

1. Cast in place: This form of warning surface is ideal for retrofitting and new building projects where fresh concrete is used. The alert surface is placed in the fresh concrete and will remain in place once the concrete is fully set. It is the most preferred choice for slabs and foundations.

2. Cast-in-Place Replaceable: This type of warning surface is almost similar to cast in place types. It is particularly designed for easy insertion to fresh concrete. Also, the panels of these products come in two pieces so that they can be replaced easily. Moreover, the replaceable unit is protected into the anchor with the help of a heavy duty metal bolt situated in the body of the panel.

3. Surface applied warning surface: Surface applied warning surface can be of great help to travere sidewalks, ramps, and entryways. It is ideal for new construction projects. These are widely used for fiberglass polymer composite material. Moreover, this warning surface comes with color-matched fasteners and structural adhesives and makes the process of installation easy and simple.

4. Radius system warning surface: Radius system warning surface are used to warn people when they come near an unsafe edge or a dangerous vehicular way. It is used for corners and other curved areas. These are cast in place using tamper-proof stainless-steel fasteners.

You can select a warning surface product out of these options according to your project need.