Hi,
Interestingly I had feed-back from a colleague using an assistance dog, that
the dogs hate going over these stud surfaces when they are hot, or indeed
very cold. The dogs tend to avoid areas where they are used apparently.
My other thought is that they can become quite slippery at the head of the
stairs in icy/wet conditions especially for people using leather shoes.
Visual contrast is best where there is heavy foot-fall and the metal stud is
'buffed', also works best in open areas rather than in shade.
Sue
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From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Wachowski, Rob
Sent: 11 May 2011 11:34
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: TACTILE STUDS
Hello all,
There is an example of a compliant stud (flat top) at the bottom of this web
page and it is also knurled:
http://www.specialpaving.com/tpstuds.html
Using studs is a more expensive option.
Here in Swansea the council use a lot of surface mounted tiles on new build
and it seems to work well.
Here's an example of product installation:
http://www.pavingexpert.com/tactile02.htm
Regards,
Rob
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From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Anthony Rylands
Sent: 11 May 2011 09:26
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Subject: Re: [ACCESSIBUILT] TACTILE STUDS
Hi,
Studs are commonly favoured by urban designers or landscape architects in
regeneration schemes where there is a desire to retain or use specific
paving types and there is a need for tactile paving to be provided. The
paving contrast can be achieved and the studs fitted as required. They could
work for both controlled and uncontrolled crossings depending on the paving
types.
The design of studs has moved on from the early ones I first came across and
the profile etc can be a match for the DfT
Standard. A key feature is to provide a knurled finish
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knurling) to ensure they are not slippery.
Buying in the studs and choosing specific paving leaves the door open though
for mistakes to be made where the requirements are not understood.
Regards,
Anthony Rylands
Access Officer for Disabled People
Corporate Services Unit
North Somerset Council
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From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Hunt, Alan
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 9:07 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: TACTILE STUDS
Hi
I don't have direct experience of using studs but anecdotally they can
become slippery when wet or with wear. But regardless of this it is not
easily possible to provide colour and tonal contrast with the
surrounding paving unless the paving is painted or replaced with a
different colour somewhat defeating the point of using studs in the
first place. If studs are used and an appropriate level of colour and
contrast can be achieved, the profile of the stud must match that given
in the DETR Guidance on the use of Tactile Paving Surfaces.
Regards
Alan
Alan Hunt
Access Officer
Pembrokeshire County Council
County Hall
Haverfordwest
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-----Original Message-----
From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Keith Oakes
Sent: 10 May 2011 09:47
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Subject: TACTILE STUDS
Does anybody have any experience of the use of the various metal and
plastic retro fit tactile studs (blister and corduroy)? Are there any
perceived benefits in using studs rather than a tactile tile? Any
comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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