Entrance Matting Design and Specification for Schools, Colleges and Universities

Description

With medium to heavy traffic levels and frequent intense periods of footfall across multiple entrances, schools, colleges, and universities have some of the busiest entrances of any sector. With most educational projects centrally funded, budget is often limited or very tightly managed. This makes specifying entrance matting for educational establishments some of the most difficult specifications to get right. This article examines the key considerations for educational buildings and provides guidance for specifying commercial entrance matting in an educational setting. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:

- The nuances of specifying entrance matting in an education setting

- How to create a full or modified zonal system

- How to write an entrance matting specification that meets both aesthetic and performance requirements

- Sizing, performance ratings and standards