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A Contractors Guide to Access Tile Cast In Place Tactile Indicators




As a contractor, do you find it challenging to find tactile solutions that comply with all the national and provincial standards? Are you unable to meet the project expectations due to the lack of understanding of the code-compliant tactile solutions? If so, this guide will come to the rescue of the contractors by making it easy for them to find and install code-compliant tactile solutions in their project. It's the responsibility of the contractors to install accessibility tactile solutions that meet all the current federal standards and pass the rigorous test requirements. This is where the Access Tile Cast In Place tactile walking indicators come in the picture. Access Tile’s detectable warning system complies with all the code-standards and is easy to install and maintain. Hence, the perfect choice for projects that require cost-effective ADA compliant solutions. Here is a complete guide to the benefits and tips for installing Access tactile indicators.
  •  Code-compliance: Access Tile tactile warning system complies with all the standard building code requirements. All of the Access detectable warning tiles are made of a UV stabilized fiberglass reinforced polymer composite. Since the material is lightweight, non-porous, and easy to handle, contractors can easily install them in their projects. Access Tile tactile indicators include replicable cast in place tile and surface applied tile that slightly differs in the installation process.

  • Installation of Cast in place tiles: To prevent any deviation in the installation process, contractors need to follow proper guidelines’. Here are some steps contractors need to follow before installing Access Tile Cast In Place tiles.

1.      Contractors have to maintain a 4-7 slump range, pour and float the concrete.
2.      Contractors have to place the tile on the curb ramp 6"-8" from the face of the curb.
3.      Place the tile in the grid pattern and embed the tile in the concrete using a non-marring mallet.
4.      Create a ¼” free edge across the perimeter of the tile.
5.      Use a broom finish for the curb ramp.
By following the above installation guidelines for Access Tile Cast In Place tiles, contractors will be able to comply with the project requirements. 
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