Why loose laid flat roof protection mats are the roof safety solution you’ve been looking for
Looking for flat roof protection mats that help keep people safe from slips, and are durable and easy to install?
Crossgrip roof safety matting is the industry leading loose laid system for new and existing roofs with tested and proven safety credentials. Keep reading to find out how installing Crossgrip can help provide safer flat roof walking surfaces – and protect roof membranes from dropped tools.
Working on the roof space of a large commercial or industrial building presents numerous safety risks. What looks like a large flat roof from the ground is, in reality, an area full of cables, pipes, solar panels, surface units and other equipment.
And when it rains, water can pool and doesn’t always evaporate quickly, causing slimy, mossy, slippery surfaces underfoot. In sub zero conditions, even the smallest amount of dew or condensation will freeze and create an icy surface underfoot! Quick drainage of water ensures elevated safety for work crews, and a walkway system featuring flat roof protection mats helps provide that.
Slippery surfaces increase roof safety challenges
Every flat roof, as well as the surface units stored on them, needs regular maintenance. That equals a steady stream of workers needing to be kept safe on their way up to and while working on the roof.
Slips and falls are one of the leading causes of serious workplace injury. Single ply roofing can be especially slippery when there’s any moisture, installing flat roof safety systems – including roof walkway matting – is definitely something to check off your to-do list before there are any H&S incidents.
Flat roof protection mats not only provide extra grip underfoot for maintenance workers, they also help protect roof membranes. While single-ply roof membranes can generally withstand light foot-traffic, it’s not advisable to walk on them without a walkway to provide a safe flat roof walking surface, as they can become very slick when wet. Dropped tools should also be factored into roof safety planning, as they can cause serious damage to roof membranes and to the roof or ceiling of the building.
That’s why we created Crossgrip flat roof protection mats, designed to meet the most stringent safety standards
As one of the US and Canada’s leading roof walkway systems suppliers, we've spent years perfecting our Crossgrip flat roof walking surfaces with safety at the forefront.
Certified slip resistant and extensively tested against wind, fire and UV, Crossgrip delivers a win-win situation: quick and easy to install while offering industry-leading safety underfoot, providing safe flat roof walkway matting for staff and workers working on slippery roofs.
Crossgrip roof walkway matting is a breeze 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
Designed to be loose laid with no fixing required, Crossgrip can be installed in any weather onto the existing roof covering, even in wet conditions or on surfaces with ponding water to provide an effective roof walkway.
Supplied in lightweight rolls up to 10m, simply unroll Crossgrip where it’s needed, and voila, your flat roof protection mats are in place! The roof below doesn’t need cleaning or any additional preparation beforehand, making installation quick and easy.
Oil, chemical and alkali-resistant and naturally resistant to bacterial growth, Crossgrip flat roof protection mats require virtually zero maintenance, and a durable and effective flat roof safety system for improving walkway safety underfoot.
When Crossgrip PVC was installed at a new IKEA on the outskirts of Berlin, it was so simple to install that roofing contractor Dachland Berlin laid 700 metres of flat roof protection mats to mark out safe walkways for maintenance staff in just one day.
Which Crossgrip roof walkway matting solution is right for your building?
Our Crossgrip flat roof protection mats and roof walkway systems are designed for all types of commercial and industrial flat roofs. Choose between:
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For over 30 years running, Crossgrip has woven thousands of kilometres 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.