Category Archives: Surfacing
Why Bridges Need Anti-Slip Surfacing for Slip Resistance | Thortech International
Slippery surfaces can be a major hazard, especially in areas like footbridges and stair treads. Many bridges have surfaces that slope or are prone to getting wet, making them slippery for cyclists and pedestrians alike. Most modern bridges … Continue reading
Why Choose Resin Bound Paving?
The UK market is seeing a rapid growth in resin bound paving, largely due to the increasing problem of flooding and a growing public awareness of the importance of sustainable drainage solutions. A resin bound surface is made using a … Continue reading
Why we use Thorgrip™
Thorgrip provides excellent quality anti-skid surfacing with a cost-effective solution suitable to many everyday situations and applications. Application of Thorgrip means that it provides areas of safe access for anyone who uses those treated surfaces. What is Thorgrip? Thorgrip is … Continue reading
Anti Skid Surface: Vital Safety Precaution on Ship Decks
Ship decks by their very nature are hazardous places to be. The combination of rolling walkways, wet surfaces and often crowded areas all meet to produce an area with a high likelihood of injury due to slipping. Whilst risk can … Continue reading
Thortech International meets quality and safety standards against the clock
Thortech’s products and services literally support all these varied individuals going about their daily lives, whether they are aware of it or not. That’s because our waterproofing products and anti-slip surfaces are there to make sure people get around … Continue reading
How Traffideck Keeps Surfaces Slip Free
In order for a surface to be slip-free it needs to provide friction between itself as the object in contact with it. Whether it is the sole of a shoe, the tread of a tyre, or the wheel of a … Continue reading
The Advantages of Choosing Surfacing Specialists with CSCS Cards
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is a building industry initiative that allows individuals to show they have the required experience and training to safely do their job. It covers all facets of construction work, including surface specialists, and the … Continue reading