The following video is a 3-D animated presentation detailing the proper installation procedure of a surface-applied system of Armor-Tile detectable warning pavers.
An Inside Look At Detectable Warning Pavers
Detectable warning pavers, also known as ADA tiles, are slip, wear and weather-resistant tactile panels that have become the industry standard for durable solutions to safety requirements in many mass transit, business-related and recreational areas frequented by the general public. These panels serve as a directional aid and safeguard to people with visual impairments, so they might navigate busy areas of pedestrian and vehicular traffic without incident.
Starting with their non-slip micro-textured surface, detectable warning pavers feature a perimeter flange interlocking system to facilitate and strengthen applications, which require multiple tiles to be installed. To meet strict Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, truncated domes running along the top of the panel. These domes can be detected underfoot, provide a gripping surface, and emit a distinct, ringing echo sound when tapped with a cane, with the help of an integrated sound amplification plate.
An animated cross-section of the tactile panel’s dome geometry demonstrates how detectable warning pavers are designed with an anchoring and air release system, utilizing embedment flanges and bleeder holes to maximize adhesion to its intended surface.
The final topic of this video details how to properly execute a finished transition with the surrounding concrete, making sure your freshly installed detectable warning pavers are flush with the applied surface.
