GEGGUS ENTRANCE MATTING SYSTEMS
GEGGUS Entrance Matting Systems manufactures high-quality, aluminium entrance matting systems for commercial projects across the United Kingdom.
Established for over 75+ Years, GEGGUS supports Architects and Interior Designers in specifying architectural entrance barrier matting that will leave a lasting first impression and provide years of outstanding cleaning performance in building entrance areas.
The well-established GEGGUS ’TOP CLEAN’ range of high-quality entrance mats are handcrafted by our production team in southwest Germany (a well-known region for major international companies producing high-quality products) and have been installed across thousands of commercial projects, including airports, office buildings, hotels and shops.
The benefits of GEGGUS ’TOP CLEAN’ Entrance Matting:
- Preventing slips & trips
- Effectively remove dirt and moisture
- Protect adjoining flooring
- Reduce maintenance costs
- Designed to last in heavy-duty applications
GEGGUS Entrance Mats feature an open structure (small gaps between each profile) to allow grit and dirt to fall through the mat and into the matwell below, rather than sitting on top.. GEGGUS mats also achieve outstanding performance thanks to premium sound insulation (sound absorbing rubber on the underside of the mat) and the ability to be rolled which makes installation and cleaning simple.
Make your entrance area a major highlight! A wide range of profile heights are available from 10mm - 27mm. GEGGUS also offer a variety of insert options including, heavy-duty ribbed carpet, grooved rubber and brush infill for all aluminium entrance mat systems.
Additional design options include anodized profiles, integrated logos, powder-coated profiles and illuminated logo bars.
A sustainable matting specification
Many new build projects are required to meet sustainability targets such as BREAM, GEGGUS is proud to place a major emphasis on sustainability with our award-winning: GREEN MOTION entrance matting, with eco-friendly ribbed carpet.
All of our heavy-duty entrance mats comply with British flooring standards (BS 8000 / BS 7952), as well as have gone through extensive safety testing including fire behaviour (Cfl-s1) and slip resistance (R9,R11,R13).
GEGGUS offer:
- Free Samples
- CPD Presentation
- Tecnhical Data Sheets
- Specification Guides
- Designed to last in heavy-duty applications
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A GEGGUS GUIDE TO ENTRANCE MATING AND BRITISH STANDARDS
A GEGGUS GUIDE TO ENTRANCE MATING AND BRITISH STANDARDS
Entrance matting is often overlooked when it comes to designing buildings but it is the designers/owner’s responsibility to ensure that entrance areas are safe for visitors and comply with UK Building Regulations. GEGGUS entrance mat systems drastically reduce dirt and moisture ingress in entrance areas, prolonging the lifespan of the surrounding floor, reducing maintenance costs and slip and trip injuries.
So, what are the regulations? Entrance Matting and British Standards:
BS 7953 (1999) – Code of Practice details that entrance matting should be used for the removal and retnetion of dirt and mositure. It also describes the requirment for ease of cleaning, maintenance and longevity.
BS 8300 (2018) - Addresses the specific needs in regards to disability access. A minimum mat length of 2.1m (in walking direction) is crucial to allow for a typical wheelchair rotation.
Building Regulations - place further imporance on the requirment for disability access. Building must be accessible to all, both foot and wheeled traffic and it is important that the entrance matting system doesn't impede the movment of wheelchairs.
GEGGUS recommendations:
For maximum removal of dirt and moisture, where possible we would recommend two wheelchair rotations over the entrance matitng system, meaning a mat length of approx. 4.2m in walking direction.
Due to poor durability in heavy footfall environments and limited slip resistance (as industry standard) don’t use coir matting in non-domestic applications as they tend to hinder wheelchair accessibility.
Throw down (loose/surface lay) mats shouldn't be used as a primary entrance matting system in commercial buildings. Surface lay mats are recommended as a secondary matting system (zone 3 /4) after a primary aluminium profile entrance mat.
We recommend a maximum 4mm gap between each profile and any adjoining floor surface to prevent trips from high heels.
Consider implementing an effective drainage channel for the removal of excess mositure.
All of the GEGGUS aluminium profile entrance mats comply with the British flooring standards and offer a range of benefits in commercial applications, so you don’t need to worry when it comes to specifying the correct system.
SPECIFYING A THREE-ZONE ENTRANCE MATTING SYSTEM
THE IDEAL LEVEL OF PROTECTION, IN EVERY AREA
Preventing slips and trips is one of the main priorities when it comes to specifying entrance matting systems in public buildings. A three-zone entrance matting system, which combines the most effective material with the right mat sizes, is the most effective way of removing dirt and moisture from shoes and wheels, as well as achieving a number of lasting benefits:
minimising the risk of slips and trips
protecting adjacent floors
keeping the entrance area clean
reducing cleaning costs
preserving the value of the building
This three-zone approach (illustrated above) works not only for entrance areas but can also work in other areas of the building.
As a guide, we recommend:
A combined 3 to 5 metre mat length for normal dirt pick-up.
6 to 7 metres for medium dirt pick-up.
And 8+ metres for high dirt pick-up with heavy traffic.
Entrance mats are also often referred to as barrier mats. This reflects the fact that they are not only used in entrance areas, but also in other interior areas where there is a risk of soilage or spillage - such as washrooms, external break rooms and smoking areas.
In areas where three zones aren’t possible, we would recommend a two-zone system, or a combination mat, for example pairing our ribbed carpet and grooved rubber.
Wet slip signs are usually an indication of poor entrance mat specification, where either the mat length is too short, or the materials are inadequate (these inferior mats are often found in smaller supermarkets and fast-food outlets, which experience very high footfalls over short time periods).