TRUNCATED TILE DETECTABLE WARNING

What type of truncated tile detectable warning is the best choice?

In order to make a choice one must make an effort to properly evaluate the detectable warning products materials available. One particular product seems to address reputation by publishing letters of recommendation that have been delivered from government entities, private contractors and transit authorities throughout North America. The letters address matters such as product durability, manufacturers representative customer service, ease of installation and quick delivery times. Such successful recommendation is due to product superiority and field performance in varying circumstances over a considerable amount of time.

When considering products for implementation factors make a difference are:

• Availability
• Installation ease
• Extra installation materials and what the supplying resource may be (multiple suppliers could produce finger pointing should warranty issues arise which may result in a halt to remedies)
• Product physical properties such as wear factor, UV exposure, effects of freeze/thaw
• Slip resistance
• Stain resistance
• Manufacturer reputation

The requirement for truncated tile detectable warning domes is here to stay. They are a federal mandate and as a matter of fact the USA is not the only country that has implemented them. There are choices of manufacturers and when it comes time to make that decision, a product with integrity, superior performance that comes with recommendations would be a good choice.

Perhaps we can help you and answer some questions. Give us a call and visit our web site; I am sure you will be impressed.

Engineered Plastics Inc.      800-682-2525
Armor-Tile                             www.armor-tile.com

By Ron O’Neill
Engineered Plastics Inc.

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