The most effective means of removing dirt, grime and moisture from the soles of shoes preventing ingress into the building interior is to specify a Howe Green entrance matting system.

Howe Green have recommended a design concept process to promote the good and effective use of matting system design enhancing the built environment and corporate identity.

Exterior Entrance

An area often overlooked, however, by installing an effective external matting system will prevent excessive dirt and moisture from entering the building in the first instance. Howe Green manufacture a range of systems specifically designed for exposed and semi-exposed circumstances offering an ideal solution to initially removing moisture and scraping grit and dirt from shoes and wheeled traffic.

Internal Primary Entrance Matting

Immediately within the building the correctly specified mat will be durable and capable of removing and retaining brought in grit, soil and moisture, whilst retaining the appearance properties and ease of maintenance. Account needs to be made for determining traffic flow and maintaining a suitable depth of entrance relating to traffic volumes.

Secondary Entrance Matting

The secondary matting is the final touch to the ultimate protection system of your building.

With the heavy dirt, debris and moisture being cleared by the primary mat, the secondary matting makes contact with footwear to thoroughly dust and dry the feet. By utilising our unique design and colour process pedestrian traffic can be effectively guided to specific areas in the building such as reception desks and stairs.

Circulation & Target Areas

Often forgotten are circulation areas and access to other parts of the building such as factory to office space, kitchens to dining areas and toilets to corridors etc. Under heavy usage this can bring in more dust and dirt than from the outside of the facility. Vending machines and areas within kitchens are often prone to heavy wear and spillage. Again this can be progressed further into other areas causing a potential hazard to slips and falls.

An effective barrier matting can also prevent premature wear and warn of impending hazards around lift lobbies, stairs and gradients from one level to another.