Detectable Warning Systems™ (DWS) has engineered and developed its groundbreaking AlertCast PAVER in response to air entrapment issues stemming from traditional ribbed paver designs. The AlertCast PAVER represents the most innovative paver in the field today, delivering minimal aggregate displacement by combining four side-flange vents and PENETRATOR® anchors which allow for easy and solid installations. Now a part of the proprietary product family of Mar-Bal, Inc., DWS has been providing quality detectable warnings for more than 28 years.
INNOVATIVE DESIGN
The rib designs of traditional pavers run center-to-center (north-to-south), AlertCast PAVER’s design features four side-flange vents running right-to-left (east-to-west). The key to this design is to provide minimal air entrapment between the paver and concrete, ultimately resulting in an easier and quicker installation.
Made in the USA, the AlertCast PAVER is a glass reinforced thermoset composite detectable warning panel engineered for superior impact resistance, slip resistance, wear resistance, and long-term durability featuring truncated domes molded to ADAAG in-line dome spacing specifications. The panels can be used in a wide range of publicly accessible environments including: pedestrian crossings, railway platforms, and ADA curb ramps, among others.
DWS possesses one of the industry’s most complete line of ADAAG and DOT compliant tactile warning products. The addition of DWS’ new AlertCast PAVER further expands their portfolio of detectable warnings, offering a superior and installer friendly paver backed by a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty.
FOUR SIDE-FLANGE VENTS
The unique perimeter flanges are designed to eliminate air pockets underneath the panel. Each vent runs east-to-west specifically engineered to prevent air pockets. Ultimately, the flange vents prevent trapped air to ensure a solid and easy installation.
PENETRATOR ANCHORING SYSTEM
The patented PENETRATOR anchoring system locks the panel securely into the concrete with minimal aggregate displacement. It is a simple press-and-place installation system that delivers maximum holding capabilities with the best psi pull-down strength (on each anchor) available in the industry.
All panels are shipped with PENETRATOR anchors installed, and a protective covering to ensure the panel remains clean during installation. Additionally, installation instructions are attached to every panel (written in English and Spanish).
Available colors are Brick Red, Black, Colonial Red, Grey, and Yellow.
EASE-OF-INSTALLATION
Most standard paver versions on the market require a counterweight to hold the panels down until they are set, AlertCast PAVER’s combination of anchors and side-flange vents help eliminate this step. Ease of installation means less issues for workers and the ability to install more panels per day.
ALERTCAST PAVER SOLUTION
Devised in accordance with all applicable local and federal safety regulations, such as Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), AlertCast PAVER represents a revolutionary solution to the old problem of air entrapment in detectable warning paver safety panels.
According to Joe Dunnigan, DWS national sales manager, “AlertCast PAVER is a uniquely new design style on the market that replaces the old rib design with the patented perimeter flange and PENETRATOR configuration.”
Anthony Lignetta, Mar-Bal’s director, proprietary products, adds, “Our engineering team has developed a paver superior to any alternative on the market. Ultimately, the AlertCast PAVER’s side-flange vents are a groundbreaking design that results in minimal air entrapment and provides an easier installation experience.”
Mar-Bal provides DWS with full-service, innovative, and economical detectable warning (and adjacent) products addressing these needs in both the USA and abroad. Known as ‘The One- Source Solutions Provider,” privately held Mar-Bal has three state-of-the-art U.S. manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Virginia, and Missouri—producing everything entirely turnkey. DWS features quality products designed for ease of installation, two warehouses, timely delivery, and unparalleled customer service.
CLOSING THOUGHT
Providers of one of the most complete lines of detectable warning products on the market, DWS offers rigid, cast iron, and flexible materials for either cast-in-place or surface applied applications.
For More Information:
Detectable Warning Systems is part of the Mar-Bal, Inc. proprietary family of products. Headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Mar-Bal, Inc. has been an innovative leader in the custom composite, molding, and material manufacturing industry since its founding in 1970. For more than three decades Mar-Bal, Inc. has manufactured and engineered quality, customized parts and materials while delivering unmatched client cost-effectiveness through superior customer service and the Total Value Commitment. Mar-Bal, Inc. operates manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Virginia, and Missouri. For more, visit www.detectable-warning.com.
Modern Contractor Solutions, August 2021
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