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Originally made of steel, walkways and stair components faced extensive damage and weathering, becoming slippery due to poor drainage. KCR Ltd and Smith and Rhodes Ltd partnered with Dura Composites to replace the steel with an innovative Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) solutions.
Originally fabricated from steel, the walkways, stair treads and risers had suffered significant damage and weathering due to lack of drainage and repeated exposure to the elements, with the surface becoming slippery and unsafe. In addition, water was leaking through the damaged top surface of the steel into the car park below, causing further hazardous conditions for drivers and pedestrians during heavy rain.
Principal contractor KCR Ltd and sub-contractor Smith and Rhodes Ltd worked with Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) specialist Dura Composites to deploy an innovative new composite walkway solution with in-built drainage to replace the rusted steel as well as single unit GRP structural stair treads with contrasting coloured nosings.
Using our in-house CAD and Design team’s extensive experience in walkway infrastructure projects, Dura Composites devised an installation method using Dura Slab 45mm floor panels with the bottom lap joint set in a repeating pattern, with each recess infilled with 22mm Dura Grating to aid surface water runoff and ensure maximum drainage.
All walkways and treads conformed to the required BS EN 13501 Class B fire rating and are compliant with a pedestrian load rating of BS EN 124 A15 at 2.5 metre spans. The advanced anti-slip surface is tested to over 1 million footfalls and offers outstanding safety, performance and durability versus traditional materials.
Tesco
KCR Ltd
Smith & Rhodes Ltd
Dura Slab 45mm
Mini Mesh 22mm
Structural Stair Treads
Dura Composites were extremely knowledgeable and worked with our project team to develop a solution that met all of our requirements from concept design through to installation. Within a matter of weeks all rusted walkway panels had been stripped off, all steelwork stripped back and the GRP structural Dura Slab panels fixed down along with Dura Slab Structural Stair Treads.
The new surface drainage that forms part of the deck ensures no standing water for Tesco customers and colleagues and has made a massive difference to the usability of this high traffic area. We are delighted with the results. Dura Composites provided us with a first-class service from start to finish.
Barrie Gibb
Managing Director at KCR Ltd
Tesco Extra, Centenary Way, Burnley, UK
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After 16 years at Dura, I’ve worked on almost every project scenario imaginable! I really enjoy my work in the Energy and Renewables sector, especially now we offer the lowest embodied carbon GRP products out there.
Industrial Sales Manager
I’m almost as passionate about composites as I am about football! My favourite project would have to be using our GRP Dura Slab to transform the retail subflooring and car park decks for Tesco supermarket chain.
Industrial Account Manager
I love the diversity of my work, especially when it comes to ensuring the walking surfaces people use every day are not only functional but safe. My specialisms include automotive projects and trench covers.
Industrial Account Manager
With over 15 years in GRP, I deliver design, supply and install diverse projects from 240m rail depot gantries to water chamber covers. I find being on site the best way to exceed expectations and meet program!
New Business & Project Manager
With 32 years of experience in the industry, you could say I’m pretty passionate about it. On a sunny day, it doesn’t get better than visiting a beautiful marina to measure up for one of our GRP walkways.
New Business Manager
