Special Purpose Paving https://www.pavingexpert.com/paving-types/special-purpose-paving Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:33:54 +0000 MYOB en-gb Special Paving https://www.pavingexpert.com/paving-types/special-purpose-paving/136-special https://www.pavingexpert.com/paving-types/special-purpose-paving/136-special

The term 'Special Paving' refers to paving that performs a function other than simply being a surface to walk upon or drive over. This could be, for example, deterrent paving, safety paving, tactile paving, or any of the other specialised forms that we use to improve the functionality of our outdoor surfaces.

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Tactile' is the term given to paving units that bear a distinctive, raised surface profile to be detected by both sighted and visually impaired pedestrians. The most common example to be seen are the Tactile pavings used at pedestrian crossings. This page provides an overview of the various types in use.

]]> Special Purpose Paving Tue, 12 Jan 1999 12:31:54 +0000 Surface-Mounted Tactile Paving - Page 1 https://www.pavingexpert.com/tactile02 https://www.pavingexpert.com/tactile02 This section of the website documents the installation of surface-mounted tactile paving to an uncontrolled (ie: no traffic lights) road crossing in Wigan, Lancashire. This is page 1 of 3.

]]> Special Purpose Paving Tue, 12 Jan 1999 12:31:54 +0000 Surface-Mounted Tactile Paving - Page 2 https://www.pavingexpert.com/tactile02b https://www.pavingexpert.com/tactile02b Page 2 of a 3-page section documenting the installation of surface-mounted tactile paving to an uncontrolled (ie: no traffic lights) road crossing in Wigan, Lancashire. This page looks at the mixing of the adhesive and the actual placement of the tiles.

]]> Special Purpose Paving Wed, 13 Jan 1999 12:32:54 +0000 Surface-Mounted Tactile Paving - Page 3 https://www.pavingexpert.com/tactile02c https://www.pavingexpert.com/tactile02c Page 3 of a 3-page section documenting the installation of surface-mounted tactile paving to an uncontrolled (ie: no traffic lights) road crossing in Wigan, Lancashire. This final page documents the finishing work and provides links to further sources of information.

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