Ensuring safe access for all citizens has become an imperative for builders and managers across Canada. Tactile walking surface indicators (TWSIs) play a vital role in communicating hazards and wayfinding cues to pedestrians with visual disabilities. Among the most versatile TWSI solutions are self-adhesive domes and bars from Advantage Tactile Systems.
Advantage One domes and bars are fabricated from durable stainless steel with slip-resistant textures for indoor and outdoor applications. Their self-adhesive backing enables swift installations on level concrete or tile/stone flooring without drilling. This makes these code compliant tactile solutions ideal for retrofitting existing structures or temporarily marking hazards during construction/renovation work.
Overview of Advantage One Self-Adhesive Tactile Solutions
Advantage One truncated dome and directional bars from Advantage Tactile Systems provide robust stainless steel tactile warning systems that can self-adhere onto existing concrete or asphalt.
These domes and bars feature integral anti-slip textures and are engineered to withstand extremely heavy foot traffic. The self-adhesive backing creates a tenacious yet replaceable bond with the substrate, facilitating straightforward installation.
Preferred Applications
Advantage One domes and bars find wide use in settings requiring periodic access route modifications:
With growing accessibility demands, self-adhesive Advantage One dome and bars provide a swift yet code-compliant solution for safely accommodating access requirements.
Simple Pedestrian-Friendly Installation
Advantage One tactile warning indicators ship pre-cut and ready for application right out of the box. Certified accessibility installers first layout site templates to delineate placement zones. They then peel protective liners to expose self-adhesive backing on individual domes and bars.
Installation is swift and non-intrusive. Domes and bars are firmly pressed onto the marked substrate with gentle hand pressure. No drilling, layout marking, or mess is involved, minimizing disruptions to pedestrian routes. The tough fiberglass-reinforced backing tenaciously bonds to surfaces on contact.
For enhanced adhesion or on uneven porous floors, a small bead of construction-grade adhesive can be applied underneath indicators. But in most applications, the durable self-adhesive coating alone provides years of reliable bonding. Immediate access is allowed after placement, with no curing downtime required.
Surface Preparation
Proper surface preparation is vital before installing Advantage One self-adhesive tactile. Key steps include:
These measures allow the self-adhesive tiles to form a tenacious, long-lasting bond with the substrate.
Installing Advantage One Self-Adhesive Tactile Domes
Follow step-by-step procedures to install the self-adhesive truncated domes properly:
Advantage One self-adhesive domes are now installed and ready to provide critical hazard warnings and navigation cues to pedestrians.
Installing Advantage One Self-Adhesive Directional Bars
Follow similar procedures to install self-adhesive directional bars properly:
The directional bars can now provide reliable wayfinding guidance once fully cured.
Safety Guidelines
Ensure proper safety protocols during Advantage One tactile installation:
By following safety guidelines, the risks of potential injuries can be minimized for installers.
Maintenance Best Practices
Advantage One truncated domes and directional bars tactile indicators are engineered for extreme durability with minimal maintenance needs. However, follow these practices:
Proper installation and care ensure Advantage One tactile warning systems maintain compliance and effectively promote accessibility over decades of use.
Conclusion
Installing Advantage One truncated domes and directional bars properly is key to enabling years of optimal performance and safety benefits compliant with ADA/CSA standards. By following recommended surface preparation, step-by-step installation, safety guidelines, and maintenance best practices, you can actualize the full potential of these robust tactile solutions. Contact the experts at Tactile Solution Canada now for any product or tactile markings for visually impaired installation support needed for your next public realm project.