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Tactile Slab - Blister

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Tactile paving slabs to assist the blind and partially sighted at different types of crossing zones.

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Application

Suitable for all pedestrian areas and light traffic areas.


Refer to the relevant part of BS 7533 for the correct sub-base design for applications.

Description

Tactile Slabs are designed to assist pedestrians who are visually impaired or blind. Tactile slabs are available in three colours to enhance the distinction between roadways and adjoining paving.


  • Red Blister slabs denote controlled crossing zones.
  • Buff Blister slabs are used to denote uncontrolled crossing zones.
  • Natural may also be used in uncontrolled zones provided it achieves an effective contrast with the surroundings. 


Hazard warning slabs alert pedestrians to a hazard that requires caution – for example, at the top and bottom of a flight of stairs. It is recommended that the surface be in a contrasting colour to the surrounding area so as to assist partially sighted people.

Cycleway tactile paving slabs indicate to pedestrians the beginning or end of shared pedestrian & cycle routes which are not separated by different levels. Available in buff of natural.


Features and benefits:

  • Raised blister finish.
  • Superb hard-wearing surface.
  • Vibrant long-lasting colours.
  • Aids the visually impaired and blind.
  • Enable the partially sighted and blind to distinguish between different types of crossing zones.
  • Natural or Buff Blister flags can be used to denote uncontrolled crossing zones whilst Red denotes a controlled crossing zone as it contrasts with surroundings.
  • 100% of this product can be recycled.
  • BREEAM Rating: A, according to the Green Guide to Specification, 4th Edition 2009. A+, can be achieved by using a recycled sub-base.
  • EPD available.

General information

Color

Red

Yellow

Guidance for specification option:

Buff.

Grey

Guidance for specification option:

Natural

Finish

-

Manufacturer guidance

Blister

Material

Concrete

Shape

Square

Length

400 mm

Width

400 mm

Height

50 mm

Uniclass

Pr_25_93_60_23 Concrete tactile flagsPrimary

CAWS

Q25/320 Tactile flags and slabs

Specification data - Concrete tactile flags

Standard

To BS EN 1339.

Physical properties

-

Colour

Buff.

Red.

Natural.

Profile

-

Flag type

Blister.

Arrises

Square.

Dimensions and associated tolerances

-

Nominal sizes

400 x 400 x 50 mm.

Abrasion resistance

Class 3.

Bending strength

Class 3.

Recycled content (minimum)

Not less than 5%.

Skid resistance

Extremely low (>75 USRV).

Slip resistance

Extremely low (>75 USRV).

BREEAM rating

A (A+ can be achieved when used with recycled sub-base).

SurfaceLayer

Hard-wearing surface layer with a minimum of 4 mm and >390 kgs/m³ cement.

TensileStrength

>5 MPa (Class 3).

Manufacturer guidance

Typical tensile splitting strength.

Sustainability data

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Concrete

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

13.93 kg CO₂ eq/m²

Recyclability

100%

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

5 %

Guidance for specification option:

Not less than 5%.

Third party certifications

Third party certifications

EPD

EPD

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Flags- Classica Flags, Mayfair Step Flag 400x400x50mm, Historic Flags & Circles, Tactile Flags 400x400x50mm, 400x400x40mm Beaufort Flags

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