Corduroy Warning Tactiles: Ballard School
Case Study

A set of sandstone stairs with black stair nosings and black metal handrails, with metal corduroy strips running the width of the stair case at the bottom and top. A set of sandstone stairs with black stair nosings and black metal handrails, with metal corduroy strips running the width of the stair case at the bottom and top.

PROJECT: Ballard School
LOCATION: Poole, Dorset, UK
SECTOR: Education / Schools
APPLICATION: Corduroy tactile warning at stair hazards
MANUFACTURER: Studmarc
PRODUCTS: Bespoke 316L stainless steel tactile warning strips
DESIGN STANDARD: DfT Tactile warning / corduroy paving guidance
COMPLIANCE / GOVERNANCE: Visually impaired pedestrian safety

Studmarc designed, manufactured and installed bespoke 316L stainless steel tactile warning strips at the top and bottom of external stairs at Ballard School, helping visually impaired visitors identify the presence of the stair hazard. The durable stainless steel corduroy strips provide a permanent tactile warning solution integrated into the existing stone staircase.

Project Overview

The Ballard School in Poole, Dorset, required corduroy warning strips at the top and bottom of their external stairs for visually impaired visitors.

Product Solutions

A bespoke set of 316L stainless steel tactile strips was fabricated and installed on site by the Studmarc installation team.

A set of sandstone stairs with black stair nosings and black metal handrails, with metal corduroy strips running the width of the stair case at the bottom and top.
A set of sandstone stairs with black stair nosings and black metal handrails, with metal corduroy strips running the width of the stair case at the bottom and top. There are red and white stick barriers at the far end of the steps.
A set of stairs with corduroy warning strips running across the top of them. The stairs are separated by black metal handrails and feature black stair nosings, in the background over a wall is a carpark with two vans parked in it.
A set of metal corduroy warning strips running across the top of a set of sandstone stairs with back stair nosings.