EPS TO SPECIFICATION o flooring requirements for safer, cleaner interiors subjected to heavy footfall.
selection of the best solution to suit any budget, performance or aesthetic requirements.
Many entrance matting manufacturers advocate a three-zone approach for most effective entrance matting performance, with each of the zones performing a different function.
In zone one, the exterior entrance flooring located immediately outside or inside the building, selected products should be free-draining and provide effective scraping action to remove dirt, mud and moisture from entering the building. Aluminium, stainless steel, PVC or rubber matting products can be used, and where excess water is a hazard due to a lack of an entrance canopy for example, drainage should be incorporated in a matwell base.
Zone two, the primary entrance flooring, is designed to remove and collect dirt and moisture inside the building. Closed construction products, incorporating recesses deep enough for dirt collection between cleaning intervals, work best in this area. Open construction systems are an option, but the matwell needs to be cleaned regularly, therefore systems which roll up for ease of cleaning are preferred. Stainless steel or aluminium grid systems, aluminium rail systems or PVC tiles, which incorporate textile or other absorbent materials, are ideal product choices for the primary entrance area.
Zone three, the ‘clean-off zone’ situated in reception and circulation areas, completes the cleaning and drying process. This matting which is generally in textile roll or tile format is often the most economical to use. Products designated as Class 33 heavy contract should be favoured to ensure effective, long-term performance. Laid in a recessed matwell
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or surface-mounted using appropriate edging, clean-off zone products are also suitable for preventing dirt transference from soiled to clean areas within the building, such as from a factory to an office.
Where heavy trolleys or wheeled equipment will be traversing the entrance, the selected matting should be able to withstand the load. This information is usually provided by manufacturers in the form of rolling load testing data, point loads or duty rating recommendations, but should always be qualified by testing.
TIME FOR AN ENTRANCE The CS Pedisystems range includes a variety of smart, functional entrance matting to fit a building’s form and function. From luxurious, stainless steel CS Gridline, through to robust and aesthetically-pleasing CS Pediluxe aluminium rail system, and modest, but effective clean-off carpet tiles (CS Tetras), there is a solution to suit all projects and budgets. With benefits including a choice of tread options, bespoke shaping, easy installation and superb durability, the legislation-compliant Pedisystems range offers long-lasting protection of interior floorcoverings throughout a building.
Striking the right balance between function, performance and aesthetics is key when it comes to the specification of entrance matting. For any building subject to heavy footfall, it is crucial to uphold health and safety standards whilst minimising cleaning and maintenance costs. It’s why quality entrance matting is a must-have, first line of defence.
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