Ascent™ aluminium walkways are designed to create a safe, anti-slip walking surface across slate and tiled roofs. The system provides a defined access route while helping to protect both users and the roof covering from damage caused by regular foot traffic.
Engineered as a versatile modular system, the Ascent™ walkway can be configured to suit a wide range of slate and tiled roof types and layouts.
The walkway is manufactured in accordance with applicable CE marking requirements and tested to BS EN 516:2006 Class 1 Type C, BS EN ISO 14122-2 and BS EN ISO 14122-3:2016.
The Ascent™ walkway can be installed to follow the roof pitch, levelled when traversing a slope, or configured as steps for ascending and descending steeper roof slopes.
When installed up or down a roof slope, the walkway can be used at inclines of up to 10° without additional anti-slip ribs and up to 20° with anti-slip ribs.
When traversing a roof slope, the walkway can be installed directly on slopes of up to 3°. For steeper gradients, the walkway can be levelled using Ascent™ standard levelling support arms to provide a more stable, level walking surface.
Where access is required up or down a roof slope greater than 20°, the walkway can be configured as steps using the Ascent™ standard step fixing kit.
When installed on slate or tiled roofs, the Ascent™ walkway is typically supported using a combination of proprietary support arms and rails. The fixing arrangement can be tailored to suit the roof construction and individual project requirements.
Ascent™ walkway systems have been supplied for a diverse range of buildings, from town halls to cathedrals, giving our team extensive experience in developing suitable fixing solutions for different roof types, structures and access requirements.
Where additional edge protection is required, the walkway can be supplied with an integral aluminium handrail system fitted to one or both sides. Toe boards can also be incorporated where required.
The Ascent™ aluminium handrail is a modular system designed to integrate with the walkway, providing a complete roof access and edge protection solution tailored to the building and site requirements.
All our products are manufactured in accordance with BS EN ISO 3834-2:2021 and BS EN 1090-1:2009+A1:2011 and carry the CE / UKCA Marking.