Safeway Walkway Tile

The Safeway Walkway Tile is a premium-grade recycled rubber tile designed to provide safe, durable, and acoustically insulating walkways for flat roofs and industrial applications. With anti-slip properties, excellent drainage capabilities, and high durability, these tiles ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while protecting roofing membranes. Whether used for maintenance routes, demarcation, or supporting rooftop machinery, Safeway Walkway Tiles deliver exceptional performance and longevity.

What is a Safeway Walkway Tile?

The Safeway Walkway Tile is a 1000mm x 1000mm anti-slip and acoustically insulating tile constructed from recycled rubber granulate. It is designed for use on flat roofs to create safe access routes and protect underlying roofing membranes. The tiles are lightweight yet strong enough to support rooftop machinery and plant equipment weighing up to 4 tonnes per square metre with minimal deflection. They are UV-resistant, environmentally friendly, and designed for easy installation using plastic connector pins.

How Do the Safeway Walkway Tiles Work?

The Safeway Walkway Tile works by combining durable, slip-resistant surfaces with integrated drainage and acoustic insulation:

1. Anti-Slip Surface: The textured, porous surface ensures excellent slip resistance in all weather conditions.
2. Drainage Channels: Water passes through the porous surface and flows along drainage channels on the underside, preventing standing water and promoting efficient runoff.
3. Acoustic Insulation: The granulated rubber material dampens vibrations and reduces noise transmission, achieving over 30dB noise reduction.
4. Load Support: The tiles can support heavy loads, such as plant and machinery, without damaging the underlying roof membrane, thanks to their high compressive strength.

How Effective Are the Safeway Walkway Tiles at Stopping Nuisance Noise?

The Safeway Walkway Tiles are highly effective at reducing nuisance noise. The recycled rubber construction offers excellent sound-deadening properties, achieving noise reductions of over 30dB. This makes them ideal for industrial and rooftop environments where vibration and sound transmission from machinery or foot traffic can be problematic.

Where Can the Safeway Walkway Tile Be Used?

The Safeway Walkway Tile is versatile and suitable for a range of applications:

• Flat Roof Walkways: Creates safe and clearly marked access routes for maintenance personnel.
• Rooftop Machinery Areas: Protects roofing membranes while supporting machinery and plant equipment.
• Industrial and Commercial Spaces: Ideal for areas requiring durable, slip-resistant flooring with acoustic insulation.
• Eco-Friendly Projects: Compliant with BREEAM standards, making them suitable for environmentally conscious developments.
• Extreme Conditions: Performs well in high wind sheer speeds, UV exposure, and extreme temperatures.

How to Install the Safeway Walkway Tiles?

Installing the Safeway Walkway Tiles is straightforward and requires minimal labour:

1. Prepare the Surface:
• Ensure the roof surface is clean and free of debris.
2. Position the Tiles:
• Lay the tiles directly onto the roof surface, ensuring alignment with the intended walkway route.
3. Connect the Tiles:
• Use plastic connecting pins to securely lock the tiles together, creating a stable, interlocking system.
4. Customise Demarcation:
• Add safety markings or directional indicators using available signage options for clear access guidance.
5. Complete Installation:
• Ensure all tiles are securely connected and properly aligned for a seamless, professional finish.

What Are the Benefits of Using the Safeway Walkway Tiles?

1. Environmentally Friendly:
• Made from recycled and recyclable materials, these tiles are an eco-conscious choice.
2. Durability:
• Resistant to UV exposure, extreme temperatures, and wear, ensuring long-term performance.
3. Slip Resistance:
• Provides excellent traction in wet and dry conditions for enhanced safety.
4. Acoustic Insulation:
• Reduces noise transmission by over 30dB, improving the overall environment.
5. Heavy Load Support:
• Withstands loads up to 4 tonnes per square metre, making it ideal for rooftop machinery.
6. Easy Installation:
• Plastic connecting pins make installation quick, cost-effective, and easy to disassemble for maintenance.
7. Drainage Efficiency:
• Prevents standing water with porous surfaces and integrated drainage channels.
8. Compliance with Safety Standards:
• Clearly marks safe access routes and hazardous areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
9. Customisation:
• Available with safety signage and markings for tailored project requirements.

By choosing Safeway Walkway Tiles, you gain a versatile, eco-friendly, and highly durable solution for protecting roofing membranes and creating safe, accessible walkways. These tiles not only meet but exceed expectations in safety, durability, and noise reduction.

Here are the main details for this product:

Dimensions: 1000mm x 1000mm

Thickness: 30mm

Pack Size: 1 Tile

Weight: 24 kg per tile

Density: NA

Coverage: 1.0 sqm

Fire rating: B2/Euro Class E

Thermal Conductivity:

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Instructions for use

Installation

Before installing tiles ensure the surface is level, free from dirt and grit, free draining and ready receive rubber tiles.

As with most tiling jobs begin laying the tiles in one corner of the area being tiled, make sure the pins are facing in the correct direction ready to go into the corresponding receiving holes, this will be facing out in the direction of installation. After the first row has been laid check the alignment is correct before continuing. Every second row must be laid in a brick-bond pattern leaving a half tile at each end.

This will result in an interlocking formation to maximize the overall bond.

The tiles can be cut with a low-speed jig-saw (medium sized teeth), handsaw or Stanley-knife. It is recommended a steel straight edge is used for best results. Keep the cutting blade cool with water where possible.

Exposed edges which may be subject to wind uplift can be adhered to the substrate using a suitable rubber adhesive.

Routine Cleaning

To remove loose dust, dirt or other foreign material, use a soft-bristled broom or a heavy-duty vacuum cleaner. If the vacuum cleaner incorporates a mechanically drive brush, be sure that it is soft enough to avoid damaging the surface. To remove foreign material adhering to the surface such as dirt, moss, foods etc, scrub with a soft brush and water and rinse off with large amounts of water. Should residual material remain, scrub with a soft brush, warm water and highly diluted cleaning agent and again rinse off using large amounts of water.

High pressure spray cleaners can be used to clean the Safeway Walkway tiles. Always maintain a minimum of 30 cm between the spray nozzle and the surface cleaned to reduce impact pressure and also ensure that the water temperature does not exceed 80 degrees C. Following spray cleaning, remove all material washed out of the pores by washing with highly diluted cleaning agent and again rinsing with large amounts of water.

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