No Rebar when installing Cast in Place Armor-Tile

Armor Tile's Cast in Place tactile system works without steel rebar in the process of pouring concrete within truncated dome tiles as reinforcement. The diamond hard vitrified polymer tiles are standard in resisting weather, wear and for optimal durability. The integral embedding flanges and holes are anchoring in their placement without concrete rebar, as the holes work to maintain the placement of the tiles in the poured concrete.

The tiles work as skeletons to support the sidewalk as well as meeting standards in terms of accessibility for the visually impaired. The common misconception of the Cast in Place Armor-Tile System is that the holes existing in the tile frames are designed for rebar, which is not the case. The holes allow concrete to flow through the embedment flanges which anchors the tiles in place as the concrete cures. Armor-Tile nor does it require rebar. The Armor-Tile System is certified to meet ADA and State Requirements.

Using the integral embedment flanges the anchoring system remains in place. The product is reinforced in order to sustain dynamic vehicle loading and is easily cut to conform to angled and radius ramps. The Cast in Place Tile systems are a durable and highly effective solution used for setting warning tiles suitable for ADA standards.

Armor-Tile Tactile Systems won the 2007 HD Supply White Cap Vendor of the Year for outstanding sales and service.

 

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