Description
This retrofit anti-skate blade is manufactured from 316L stainless steel and has a matte finish. It is designed to be inserted into mortar joints between coping stones or brickwork, allowing much of the blade to sit within the wall itself.
The Retrofit Anti-Skate Blade is designed specifically for installation into existing masonry, making it a suitable option where anti-skate protection needs to be added after a wall has already been constructed. It interrupts the continuous edges skaters need to grind or slide, helping to protect walls and coping from damage.
For more information on when a blade may be preferable to an individual stud, see Anti-Skate Studs vs Anti-Skate Blades: Which Should I Use?.
Material Information
This anti-skate blade is manufactured from high-quality 316L stainless steel for long-term external use. The material provides excellent corrosion resistance and is particularly well suited to demanding outdoor environments where the blade may be exposed to rain, snow, moisture and other weather conditions.
Design
The blade is designed to protrude slightly from the top and side of brickwork or coping while the majority of the product remains fixed within the mortar joint.
This provides a clear physical interruption to the edge while keeping the installation relatively discreet within the surrounding masonry. The exposed edges of the blade are rounded to reduce sharp edges and minimise the risk of snagging or accidental contact.
Installing the blade within the mortar joint also provides a substantial fixing area, helping to create a strong and vandal-resistant installation.
The curve of the Retrofit Anti-Skate Blade is designed to correspond with the cut produced by a 12-inch angle grinder disc, allowing it to sit neatly within the prepared cavity.
Retrofit blades can be particularly useful where the construction or available fixing depth makes a conventional stud less suitable. See
What surfaces can anti-skate studs be installed on? for more information on how the substrate can influence the choice of deterrent.
Application
The Retrofit Anti-Skate Blade can be installed into suitable mortar joints in:
The condition and construction of the wall should be assessed before installation to ensure that a suitable mortar joint and fixing location are available.
Installation
The Retrofit Anti-Skate Blade is typically installed by:
- Cutting into the mortar joint using an angle grinder with a 12-inch disc.
- Clearing the cut of dust and debris.
- Applying epoxy resin into the prepared cavity.
- Inserting the blade and allowing the resin to cure.
For more information on the use of resin for retrofit architectural installations, see
How to use epoxy resin to install architectural studs.
Always follow the curing instructions supplied with the chosen resin before the installation is subjected to use or loading.
Installation equipment required: Angle grinder, 12-inch disc, push pump, epoxy resin and applicator gun.
