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4 Facts About Detectable Warning Tiles

Detectable warning tiles play a critical role in providing safety and accessibility to individuals with disabilities. Here are four facts about detectable warning tiles that will help you understand their importance:

• They Are Durable: Detectable warning tiles are made out of glass and carbon composite. Often, they are reinforced with fiberglass. This combination of materials makes them resistant to UV ray damage and temperature changes. This means you don’t have to worry about spending large sums of money on maintenance in the long run. Detectable warning tiles are specially designed to be able to withstand the elements without warping, cracking, or otherwise becoming damaged. Detectable warning tiles will hold up like concrete and asphalt.

• They Help All Pedestrians: Although detectable warning tiles are primarily meant to increase access for individuals who have disabilities, they improve access for the whole community. Whether you are pushing a stroller, riding a bike, or simply taking a stroll, detectable warning tiles will notify you of potential hazards. This is particularly true on transit platform edges.
• They Are Critical for ADA Compliance: The American with Disabilities Act defines guidelines that are meant to provide equal access to individuals with disabilities. Part of ensuring compliance includes the installation of detectable warning tiles in certain areas. This list includes areas like platform edges, crosswalks, and sidewalk ramps.

For more information about purchasing and installing detectable warning tiles, call ADA Solutions. Inc. at (800) 372-0519. 

Replaceable (Wet-Set) Composite Installation

A replaceable (wet-set) composite is a detectable warning system that, as the name suggests, can be replaced. After initial installation, all you have to do is unbolt the surface of the old unit and replace it with a new surface. Here is a guide to replaceable (wet-set) composite installation:

• Submittals: The first step to installing replaceable composite is to have all specifications approved by an engineer. This will help prevent future complications while guaranteeing compliance with regulations outlined by the ADA.
• Truncated Dome Alignment: If you are installing successive replaceable composite sheets, be sure to check whether the truncated domes on the sheets are aligned. This will help ensure that the detectable warning system is effective and safe.

• Concrete Substrate: Replaceable composite sheets work best when they are installed in stiffer concrete. Wet concrete mixes can increase maintenance charges and make it more difficult to install the sheets properly.
• Installation: The units themselves are installed and fitted with the help of a rubber mallet. Alternatively, you can vibrate the units into the concrete in order to ensure that there are no air pockets.
• Profile Leveling: When you use successive replaceable composite sheets, there is always the chance that one might be slightly elevated relative to the others. This can impede the unit’s functionality and safety. In order to rectify this issue, place a piece of plywood to span the joint line between the two successive composite sheets.
• Spacing: It is of the utmost importance that successive composite sheets are separated by a 1/8-inch gap.

For more information about the installation of replaceable (wet-set) composite units, call ADA Solutions, Inc. at (800) 372-0519. With extensive experience in detectable warning system installation, we provide high-quality installation services at an affordable price. Our installation experts are up to date on the latest ADA compliance requirements, meaning you won’t have to worry about complications down the road. 

ADA Solutions Offers AIA/CES Learning Units

One of the most important steps you can take to ensure that your next architectural endeavor is a success is to learn about the latest in ADA compliance and detectable warning technology. With the help of ADA Solutions’ instruction, the process is quick and convenient. We offer both online and on-site classes to fit your schedule. Here is a list of topics you will be familiar with by the end of the course:

The Importance of Detectable Warning for Providing Accessibility

The most important lesson you need to learn before undertaking an architectural project is the value of detectable warning systems. This part of the course includes basic information about what detectable warning systems are, how they are made, and the specific locations in which they are required.

Current ADA Guidelines for the use of Detectable Warning

After you have learned the basics of detectable warning systems, you will begin to learn the importance of compliance. In particular, you will learn about how specific ADA guidelines shape businesses and cities’ use of detectable warning systems.

Current State of California Detectable Warning Surfaces Accessibility Guidelines

In addition to learning about federal compliance issues, the course also informs builders of the latest developments in state compliance. Understanding the requirements of the law can help you get your project right the first time.

The Enforcement Responsibilities of the ADAAG Governing Bodies

Once you have a solid grasp of the law itself and how compliance works, you will learn more practical lessons about accessibility enforcement and the Access Board's ADA Accessibility Guidelines.

Various Truncated Dome Tactile Warning Systems and Their Applications

After the lesson is over, you will know of the various tactile warning systems and their applications. Detectable warning systems are surprisingly versatile and are available in a wide variety of models. Understanding each type’s advantages can help you find the ideal warning system for your project.

For more information about our AIA/CES learning units, call ADA Solutions, Inc. at (800) 372-0519.

Are You in the Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, or Kalamazoo Area? Check Out ADA Solutions with Terry Bradshaw on Profiles TV Tomorrow, April 29

ADA Solutions Inc. was featured on the television show Profiles with Terry Bradshaw!  Profiles seeks to connect viewers and decision makers to a large network of information dealing with business, finance, and government topics.

This story is airing in the Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo areas on April 29th at 11:24 AM and 3:54 PM on CNN Headline News Charter Cable. The story is also airing in the St. Louis area on April 29th at 1:54 PM on CNN Headline News Charter Cable. show will also air through May so view the entire schedule below and also catch a sneak peak of the episode! 

At ADA Solutions Inc., we provide several types of tactile paving to help your company remain ADA compliant. To learn more about ADA’s guidelines for detectable warnings, call us today at (800) 372-0519.

Pedestrian Safety: Keeping Kids Safe

One of the biggest misconceptions about detectable warning systems is that they only help the disabled. In actuality, tactile warning systems benefit all pedestrians.

In this video, you will learn about pedestrian safety and how to keep kids safe. One of the best lessons to follow is to help your children cross the street until they turn 10 or so. This means holding their hands, teaching them to look both ways, and walking across the street in an orderly, safe manner. The inclusion of detectable warning systems in crosswalks can give children a helpful tool to teach them about the importance of not straying onto the road. 

For more information on how detectable warning systems promote safety, call ADA Solutions, Inc. at (800) 372-0519.