Matting makes a splash

The Dubai American
Academy located in the Al
Barsha area of Dubai has
recently installed Heronrib
slip resistant matting around
its two swimming pools and
in its changing-rooms.

Heronrib, manufactured by
Plastic Extruders, was chosen
because of its slip-resistant
safety combined with visual
appeal. Not only does the
matting provide a safe and a
very hygienic surface, but the
slip resistant surface also
protects students bare feet all
year round from the heat in
40°+ temperatures.

Heronrib has a vinyl open
grid construction with raised
profile underbars which help
water to drain away easily in
all directions. This means that
the embossed surface remains
relatively dry and highly slip
resistant. The matting is very
hardwearing yet comfortable
to stand on, while the antibacterial
and anti-fungal
additives ensure it is hygienic
for bare feet and helps reduce
cross-contamination.