Why loose laid roof walkway matting is the roof safety solution you’ve been searching for
Looking for roof walkway solutions to help keep workers safe from slips that are durable and easy to install?
Crossgrip flat roof walkway matting is the industry leading loose laid system for new and existing PVC and TPO flat roofs with tested, proven safety credentials. Installing Crossgrip can help keep workers safe from slips on roofs – and protect roof membranes from dropped tools. Read this article to find out how.
Working on the roof of a large commercial or industrial space presents numerous safety risks that can’t be seen from the ground. Commercial roofs are covered in a maze of cables, pipes, solar panels, surface units and other equipment. And when it rains, water can form puddles and doesn’t always dry up quickly, leading to slimy or mossy surfaces underfoot.
In sub zero conditions, even the smallest amount of dew or condensation will freeze and create a slippery surface underfoot! Quick drainage helps ensure elevated safety for work crews at high levels, and effective roof walkway matting helps provide that.
Slippery roof surfaces present a serious safety risk
Every PVC or TPO flat roof, as well as the surface units stored on them, needs regular maintenance. That equals a steady stream of people needing to be kept safe while walking and working on the roof.
Slips and falls are a leading cause of serious workplace injury, and single ply roofing can be particularly slippery when there’s any moisture, which means that providing safe flat roof walking surfaces is not something you want to leave unchecked on your to-do list.
Roof walkway matting not only provides extra grip underfoot for maintenance staff, it also helps protect roof membranes. While single-ply roof membranes can generally withstand light foot-traffic, it’s safer to provide additional flat roof walking surfaces with extra grip, as membranes can become very slick when wet. Roof membranes, as well as the actual roof or ceiling of the building, are also at risk of damage from dropped tools – flat roof protection mats help mitigate this danger.
Crossgrip flat roof walkway mats are designed to meet the most stringent safety standards
As one of the US and Canada’s leading roof walkway systems suppliers, we've spent decades perfecting our Crossgrip flat roof protection mats with safety at the forefront.
Certified slip resistant and extensively tested against wind, fire and UV, Crossgrip is loose laid, making it quick and easy to install while simultaneously offering industry-leading safety underfoot, providing safe flat roof walking surfaces for workers walking and working on slippery PVC and TPO flat roofs.
Crossgrip roof walkways are simple to install and virtually maintenance free
- No roof preparation necessary
- Can be used on new and existing roofs
- Install in any weather condition
- Easy to cut to fit around obstacles
- Industry-leading warranties
- Minimal maintenance required
Because Crossgrip is designed to be loose laid – no fixing required – it can be installed in any weather onto the existing roof covering, even in rainy conditions or on surfaces with pooling water.
Supplied in easy to handle, lightweight rolls up to 33’, simply unroll Crossgrip where it’s needed, and voila, you have a safer flat roof walkway. The roof below doesn’t need cleaning or any additional preparation beforehand, making installation of flat roof protection mats quick and easy, even on existing roofs.
Crossgrip is virtually maintenance free because it is naturally resistant to bacterial growth, and is oil, chemical and alkali-resistant. For durable and safe flat roof walking surfaces, Crossgrip roof walkways are our team’s top choice for improving grip underfoot for any commercial or industrial flat roof.
When Crossgrip PVC was installed at a new IKEA on the outskirts of Berlin, installation was so seamless that roofing contractor Dachland Berlin laid 2300 feet of roof walkway matting in a single day to create safe walkways for maintenance staff.
Which Crossgrip flat roof walkway matting is right for your roof?
Our Crossgrip flat roof protection mats and roof walkways are designed for all types of flat roofs. Choose from:
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For over 30 years running, Crossgrip has woven thousands of miles of safe, effective flat roof walkway systems. Send our expert team a message below, or order a Crossgrip sample here. We’re always here to help – that’s why we’re one of the leading roof walkway systems suppliers in the US and Canada.