Howe Green creates floor panels for Roman Baths

Howe Green has provided a flooring solution as part of a makeover to upgrade the visitor experience at the Roman Baths in Bath.

As part of the makeover, Event Communications suggested the introduction of a 5m-long see-through glass floor to provide visitors with a view of the main drain from above.

In a bid to keep the floor from steaming up above the hot stream and to provide a method of access for maintenance, project contractor Scena Projects approached Howe Green for a solution.

The developer of floor, ceiling and wall access solutions designed and manufactured two bespoke runs of brushed stainless-steel floor access panels to sit either side of the glass floor.

Each measuring 5 x 0.5m, they allow any steam that rises from the water below, which has a temperature in excess of 40C, to escape without fogging the glass and obstructing the view.

The removable panels also provide access for the cleaning and maintenance of the lighting beneath the glass floor.

Open seven days a week with up to 6,000 visitors a day during holidays and weekends, it was vital that Scena sourced a solution capable of withstanding a heavy footfall.

Howe Green's stainless-steel access panels were designed to withstand heavy foot traffic, without any detriment to strength or quality.

Fitted into all types of hard-floor finishes, the installation of the floor access panels allowed work on site to flow smoothly.

Fitting flush with the floor, there is said to be no risk of slips or trips.

It was also essential that the access panels blended in with the stylised aesthetic.

Scena's phased upgrade of the Roman Baths incorporates the use of stainless-steel, glass and oak finishes, updating its visual appeal.

Every Howe Green access cover is made to exact client specification based on a range of options.

These include a choice of aluminium, stainless-steel or brass show edges and matching lifting blocks or Colouredge high-impact PVC edges with aluminium lifting blocks.

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