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Tactile indicators are produced from a series of raised studs or bars and installed onto the ground. Their major function is to increase pedestrians’ awareness of their surroundings.Tactile indicators rise 5.08 mm above the ground. Their purpose is to alert visually impaired people that they have reached the entrance to a crossing or other hazardous area. Besides feeling them through footwear, tactile indicators also produce a unique sound when t …

Did you know that tactile indicators started in 1965 by a Japanese inventor, Seiichi Miyake? People back then called it Tenji blocks and initially installed them in Okayama City. After a decade, they are now mandatory in Japanese Railways, and 40 years later, these indicators are now across the globe.So, what are tactile indicators? These are items made of different materials that consist of a set of elevated studs or bars. Contractors install sp …

Most people find flooring to be a simple thing wherein safety and maintenance proves to be of little concern. But there are special kinds of flooring that make the world of difference for some people in the community. More work and consideration are put into these flooring projects which require more attention than simply installing and keeping floor plates clean. Steel Tactile Indicators in Public Tactile indicators and tactile plates are seen …

We get so many questions about the best ways to make landscaping designs last longer. And, we are happy many of our clients and readers are interested in preserving their landscaping work. Landscaping is expensive, and you need to enjoy all its benefits. This is why we have come up with excellent tips to help your landscaping projects last longer without compromising their beauty. First, here are some of the bad things that can hap …