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Flooring and accessories specialist Gradus has supplied TransEdge heavy-duty stair edgings for the new Heathrow Terminal
2: The Queen’s Terminal at Heathrow Airport.
The latest stage in the transformation of Heathrow,
Heathrow Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal opened in June
2014. Designed with the needs of passengers at its heart and
sustainability as a guiding principle, it is central to Heathrow’s
vision of making every journey better for its customers.
With millions of passengers expected to pass through the
terminal each year, ensuring their safety and comfort is paramount. Approximately 2,000m of Gradus’ TEX51R TransEdge heavy-duty stair edgings in Charcoal were installed on
staircases in the terminal, providing a hard-wearing solution to
help reduce the risk of slips and trips.
Developed in line with guidelines in BS 8300:2009+A1:2010,
BS 9266:2013 and Approved Document M (ADM) and K
(ADK) of the Building Regulations 2010, the products are
designed to meet increased demand for reduced risk of accidents on exterior stairs, or heavily trafficked internal stairways close to entrances and access points, such as those at
Heathrow.
Independently tested for slip-resistance by the Health & Safety
Laboratory, the stair edgings offer a low risk of slip in both wet
and dry conditions. They have also performed well under accelerated wear and UV weathering tests and have been tested
for chemical resistance to ISO175 (SATRA).
Suitable for both internal and external use, Gradus’s TEX51R
Trans-Edge heavy-duty stair edgings can also be used in
conjunction with the company’s TEX Sheets and TEX Tread
Plates, providing a fully coordinated Heavy Duty Stair and
Floor System that comes with a 10-year manufacturers’ warranty.
For neat finishing on landings and walkways, TEX sheet can
also be used alongside TEXCR1 for a safe and neat finish.
The tread plates and sheet are available in Charcoal (black)
only to ensure the optimum 30 points difference in Light
Reflectance Value (LRV) is achieved when used in conjunction
with Gradus’s heavy duty TEX star edgings.
Lynette Bowden, Product Manager for Gradus, comments:
“Airports are subjected to high levels of footfall on a daily
basis, so creating an environment that is safe and accessible
for all passengers is essential. Our TEX51R Trans-Edge stair
edgings provided an ideal solution, enhancing the safety and
durability of the stairs to give a slip-resistant stair edging that
will stay looking good for many years to come.”
For more information
T: 01625 428922
www.gradusworld.com
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