Hi Vin
Do you have a contact for the Eave Trackway?
Regards
Mary Gwynne
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> From: Vin[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: Accessibuilt list
> Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 03:45
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: drive surface
>
> Hi Kim,
> If you are looking for a permanent surface which does not exclude people
> with mobility impairments the system you describe sounds entirely
> inappropriate. Something similar made of concrete modules filled with soil
> and seeded with grass has been widely used for car parks etc. where there
> was a desire to retain a green turf-like surface which could nevertheless
> take traffic without churning up. It is a very difficult surface for
> wheelchair users and ambulant disabled people alike because the alternate
> squares of concrete and grass are like a hugely exaggerated tactile
> paving.
>
> I think a permanent level surface of concrete (which could be coloured if
> that would help aesthetically) or tarmac must be preferred. If there is a
> need to use a material that is sympathetic to a rural setting then
> aggregates can be used but must be very well laid and compacted and the
> final surface must be very fine and a binder such as gypsum is essential
> so
> that the surface is not loose.
>
> If you are looking for a temporary surface then there is an excellent
> product called Eave Trackway, which is a sort of aluminium caterpillar
> track
> with a heavy duty rubber sheeting. I have seen this used across fields and
> beaches very successfully and the rubber gives an excellent non-slip
> wheelchair-friendly surface.
>
> Definitely no gravel!!
>
>
> Vin West
> Secretary, Arfon Access Group
> Glyn Dwr
> Llandwrog Uchaf
> Caernarfon
> Gwynedd
> LL54 7RA
>
> 01286880761
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> From: "Kim Watt" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 1:51 PM
> Subject: drive surface
>
>
> > Hallo
> > Please can you help? I am looking for installations and suppliers of a
> > modular system for providing a permanent stable drive surface suitable
> for
> > pedestrians, prams, wheelchairs and vehicles. It was described to me as
> > being like heavy duty beer crates locked together then filled with
> > sand/gravel.
> > Have any of you seen anything like this and what did you think?
> > Thanks
> > best wishes
> > Kim
> > --
> > Kim Watt
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