GEGGUS ENTRANCE MATTING SYSTEMS
35C FOURTH AVENUE
WESTFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
MIDSOMER NORTON
SOMERSET BA3 4XE
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Manufactures of: Aluminium Entrance Matting, Entrance Matting Systems, Commercial Entrance Matting, Entrance Mats, Barrier Matting, Barrier Mats, Entrance Flooring Systems, Reception Matting, Heavy-Duty Entrance Mats, Commercial Entrance Mats, Matwell Frames, Drainage Trays, Drainable Matwells.
Established in 1947, GEGGUS is a global leader in manufacturing high-quality entrance matting systems. Every mat is handcrafted in southwest Germany - a region renowned for its precision engineering and home to a wealth of international companies producing premium products.
At GEGGUS UK, we are dedicated to supporting British Architects and Interior Designers in specifying architectural entrance matting that makes a lasting first impression and guarantees outstanding cleaning performance in a building’s entrance areas.
Our well-established ’TOP CLEAN’ range of high-quality, aluminium entrance mats are proven in heavily-trafficked public and commercial buildings globally, including prestigious locations such as Red Sea International Airport (KSA), Exchange Tower (Canary Wharf), Marriott hotels, and Aldi & Morrisons retail stores.
Benefits of GEGGUS ’TOP CLEAN’ Entrance Matting:
- Prevents slips and trips in entrance areas
- Effectively removes dirt and moisture
- Protects adjoining flooring
- Reduces maintenance costs
- Engineered to withstand heavy-duty use
Featuring an innovative open structure (small gaps between each profile), the mat allows grit and dirt to fall through it and into the matwell below, keeping the surface clean and safe. Additionally, our mats provide premium sound insulation (with sound-absorbing rubber on the underside), and their flexible, rollable design makes installation and cleaning fast and easy.
A Sustainable Entrance Matting Specification – 100% Recyclable!
GEGGUS is proud to place a major emphasis on sustainability with our award-winning, GREEN MOTION entrance matting, made from 100% recyclable materials and featuring eco-friendly ribbed carpet inserts. It’s the ultimate sustainable solution for projects aiming to meet green certification standards like BREEAM.
Customisation options:
First impressions count and GEGGUS matting systems are highly customisable to meet your design needs. We offer a wide range of insert options, from carpet to rubber and brushes, as well as profile heights to suit matwell depths ranging from 10mm to 42mm. Additional design features include anodised and powder-coated profiles, integrated logos, radial shapes, and illuminated logo bars, allowing you to get creative, and make your entrance area a major highlight.
Compliance
All our heavy-duty entrance mats comply with European and British flooring standards (BS 8000 / BS 7952), and have successfully completed extensive safety testing - including fire behaviour (Cfl-s1) and slip resistance (R9,R11,R13).
GEGGUS offers full specification support, including:
- Complimentary Samples
- CPD Presentations
- Technical Data Sheets
- Specification Guides
- And more…
Contact GEGGUS today to discuss your project requirements.
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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?
BRITISH STANDARD 7953 (1999) - This code of practice outlines the requirments of entrance matting for the removal and retention of dirt and mositure, thereby reducing the risk of slip and trip injuries and prolonging the lifespan of the surrounding floor finishes. It also describes the need for ease of cleaning, maintenance and lifespan, to ensure consistent performance over time which is crucial in high-traffic areas..
BRITISH STANDARD 8300 (2018) - Re-emphasises the need to reduce dirt and moisture ingress and to implement effective drainage. But also addresses the specific needs in regards to disability access, highlights the necessity for entrances areas to be safe and accessible for all. It highlights that there should be a flush, step-free, and slip-resistant access for wheelchair users and the visually impaired.
A mat length of at least 2.1metres in the direction of traffic is important, to allow for a full wheelchair wheel rotation. This highlights the importance of DDA compliance in ensuring the safety of wheelchair users.
2010 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’s insert material effectively removes moisture from wheelchairs and must not impede wheel movement when adjoining to surrounding floor surfaces. Entrance matting should be recessed to comply with this, to avoid trip hazards and to facilitate ease of movement.
HEELPRROF REQUIRMENT - Though not legislation, European standards such as DIN 18650 recommend a maximum gap of 4-5mm between floor surfaces (specifically the spacing between aluminium profile in the case of entrance matting) to prevent trips from those wearing stiletto heels.
Additional industry standards:
Mat Length: For optimal removal of dirt and moisture, where possible we advise specifing an entrance matting system that allows for two full wheelchair wheel rotations, which equates to approximately 4.2 meters in the direction of travel.
Material Selection: Avoid using coir matting in non-domestic settings. Due to poor durability in heavy footfall environments and limited slip resistance they tend to hinder wheelchair accessibility, so are unsuitable for commercial applications.
Simarly, throw down (loose/surface lay) mats shouldn't be used as a primary entrance matting system in commercial buildings. Instead surface lay mats are recommended as a secondary matting system (zone 3 /4) after a primary aluminium profile entrance mat.
Drainage: For external or unovered entranc area, implement an effective drainage tray/drainable matwell for the removal of excess mositure, preventing pooling and additional slip risks..
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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).
