Archbishop Holgate’s School, York

The requirement for this project, was the supply and installation of a large platform and accompanying ramp and steps. This was to be installed to a set of modular units within the school grounds that has been used recently by students for revisions and written examinations. It would be replacing an existing timber ramp that would need to be dismantled and removed from site. The ramp we are installing is a like for like replacement, however this would be fully safe and compliant.

During the survey it was determined that given the nature of the site and number of students using the ramp, it would be better to use our Easitread Rubber Crumb surface. We also decided that it would be fitting to have the handrails the same colour as the schools colour scheme, this tied in better with the burgundy building and also maintained compliance on the ramp by providing a contrasting handrail and ramp surface.

Our Easitread Rubber Crumb surface was the perfect solution for this project, with its low slip potential, self-draining surface and excellent impact absorption properties. It would be ideal for a high footfall environment within an educational setting, Easiaccess will often recommend this product when asked to provide ramped access to schools.

We were asked to install this outside of term time so we would be installing at the quietest possible time of the year, and to limit any health and safety concerns if children would be present on site. This was not a problem for us as we always aim to make our installs convenient for all parties involved.