Tactile nail: Why prefer steel to wood outdoors?

Due to its natural and aesthetic appeal, municipalities may be tempted to opt for wood when choosing tactile studs to install on public roads. However, it's preferable to opt for steel, stainless steel, or aluminum studs to ensure long-lasting accessibility. Here's some explanation.     Prefer wood indoors     Wooden tactile nails are primarily intended for indoor use in public buildings, as they are not sufficiently resistant to the daily stresses of the outdoors. Sun, humidity, rain, frost, and temperature changes are all factors that can damage tactile nails and weaken them. After a few months, these nails can break and form blunt objects on the roadway that can injure pedestrians and guide dogs for people with reduced mobility.     Prefer steel/stainless steel/aluminum for durable podotactile studs     Unlike wooden models, metal nails are designed to withstand outdoor conditions and thus contribute to long-lasting accessibility developments. Some models are even specially treated to resist corrosion caused by the marine atmosphere of the seaside. Also, although performance is a priority, the aesthetics of the nails are not forgotten since they are available in a large number of shades and colors (including photoluminescent ones). To find out more, visit the Openspace website for discover the different types of podotactile studs available !