Thank you so much for your feedback John.
Much appreciated,
John Rainey
>From: John Gregory <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Accessibuilt list <[log in to unmask]>
>To: John Rainey <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Floor and ground surfacing
>Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:18:18 -0000
>
>Hi John,
>
>With regard to internal flooring, the CAE provide a publication called
>Internal Floor Finishes: Improving Access for All. this is available as a
>photocopy only at £1.00. It is an old publication (1997) but might be
>worth
>purchasing. Wood flooring tends to get polished to a high gloss and may
>cause problems with stability. vinyl can be a good surface, but again
>needs
>to be considered carefully. Carpet, well, it is probably the best surface
>as long as it does not restrict wheelchairs from moving easily and does not
>have distracting patterns. If the surface is to be hard waring and easily
>cleaned, my own preference for internal flooring is Ultra Flooring, but it
>is not everyone's cup of tea. Terrazzo should be avoided where possible
>because the slightest amount of dust on the surface makes it extremely
>slippery.
>
>External surfaces are really a matter of choice, but granite sets are
>uncomfortable for some wheelchair users and often become uneven over time
>which makes them difficult for anyone with a mobility difficulty to walk
>on.
>Paving flags are fine as long as they are laid properly and maintained.
>York stone flags can be slippery, especially when wet, and while they are
>aesthetically pleasing, can be problematic. Tarmac can be a good surface,
>but again, elements such as utility maintenance can destroy the surface if
>not done properly. The choice really depends on the location and the
>surrounding surfaces. Probably paving flags are the most appropriate.
>
>Hope this helps in some way.
>
>Regards.
>
>John.
>
>John Gregory
>Access Officer
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: John Rainey [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: 15 December 2004 14:40
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] Floor and ground surfacing
>
>
>I have been asked to advise on a major project taking place in my area. The
>project will be new build and one of the questions being asked by the
>architects is, is there a preferred floor type (e.g. wood, vinyl, carpet
>etc.) and external ground surface type (e.g. block, flag, tarmac compressed
>resin etc.) suitable for disabled people. The project will be an employment
>and training facility primarily to be used by people with learning
>difficulties but there is a high expectancy that many users will also have
>additional physical and or, sensory impairments too.
>I will be in a position to advise on plans and all aspects of access and
>emergency egress so I would like to get this right especially as I have
>been
>invited to comment at such an early stage of development. The network's
>advisors have been a valuable information source for me in the past and I
>am
>again looking for guidance.
>
>Thanks,
>
>John Rainey
>
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