Form-A-Tread Company

Scope Of Work

Background:  St. Patrick Church in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has a front porch, staircase and ramp that was added during a major renovation in 2001.  The surface of the porch and steps were made using a manufactured tile that replicates bluestone.  This Church is very active with a full schedule of services, weddings, funerals, baptisms and other events.

Problem: The new tile steps were slippery.  To improve traction an epoxy coating with sand broadcasted on top was applied in 2012.  The sand wore off in a few years so another epoxy coating was applied.  Unfortunately the new coating was very slippery. The steps were so slippery that one parishioner fell and the Church had to close the front steps to pedestrian traffic.  This was a major inconvenience and liability concern for this active Church.