Ecotred 1000 Interlocking Rubber Walkway Tile – 1m x 1m x 30mm – Black

Create safe, durable and clearly defined access routes across flat roofs with the Ecotred 1000 Interlocking Rubber Walkway Tile, a heavy-duty 30mm recycled rubber roof walkway tile designed for access to plant, solar panels, M&E equipment and other rooftop installations.

Manufactured from 99% recycled SBR rubber granulate with a PU binder, each tile measures 1000mm x 1000mm x 30mm and covers 1m². The dense rubber construction provides a resilient walking surface while helping protect the roofing system beneath from pedestrian traffic, equipment and concentrated loads.

Ecotred 1000 features a porous surface with integrated drainage channels on the underside, allowing water to drain freely beneath the walkway. The tiles are also UV resistant, resistant to below-freezing temperatures and quick drying, making them particularly suitable for year-round external use.

An integrated plastic connecting peg system allows the tiles to be installed without adhesive across suitable areas, creating a secure, modular roof access walkway.

Rubber Walkway Tiles for Flat Roof Access

Modern flat roofs frequently contain equipment that requires ongoing inspection and maintenance, including:

• Solar PV panels
• Air conditioning units
• Mechanical plant
• Ventilation equipment
• Rooflights
• Drainage outlets
• M&E installations
• Communications equipment

Regular access to these areas can result in repeated foot traffic over the roof covering.

Ecotred 1000 creates a dedicated raised rubber access walkway, providing a clearly defined route for maintenance personnel while helping protect the roof surface beneath.

This makes the system particularly suited to commercial, industrial and residential flat roofs where safe maintenance access needs to be considered.

Compatible With Common Flat Roof Systems

Ecotred 1000 is compatible with many commonly used roofing surfaces, including suitable:

• Single-ply membranes
• Bituminous roofing systems
• Liquid-applied waterproofing systems

The resilient rubber construction provides separation between pedestrian traffic and the roofing surface beneath.

Compatibility should always be confirmed with the manufacturer of the specific waterproofing system before installation, particularly where direct contact between different materials is proposed.

Walkway Access to Solar Panels, Plant and M&E Equipment

Roof-mounted solar panels and mechanical equipment require periodic inspection, cleaning, servicing and maintenance.

Ecotred 1000 can be used to establish a permanent roof access walkway to solar PV arrays, mechanical plant and M&E installations, reducing the need for maintenance personnel to repeatedly walk directly over the roof membrane.

Dedicated walkways can be created between access points and important areas of the roof, helping provide an obvious route for anyone carrying out future maintenance.

Typical applications include access to:

• Solar panels and PV arrays
• HVAC equipment
• Air conditioning units
• Mechanical plant
• Roof-mounted machinery
• M&E equipment
• Roof drainage
• Rooflights
• Service areas

1m x 1m Roof Walkway Tiles

Each Ecotred 1000 tile measures:

1000mm x 1000mm x 30mm

This means each tile provides exactly 1m² of coverage, making it straightforward to calculate the quantity required for a roof walkway or larger protection area.

For example, a 10m long walkway that is 1m wide requires:

10m x 1m = 10m² = 10 Ecotred 1000 tiles

A 20m long, 1m wide access route would require:

20m x 1m = 20m² = 20 tiles

Additional tiles should be allowed where cutting, changes of direction or larger working areas around equipment are required.

Quick Non-Glued Installation

Ecotred 1000 is designed to minimise installation time.

The tiles use plastic connecting pins to lock adjoining tiles together, creating a stable modular surface without permanently gluing the complete walkway to the roof.

The 30mm thick slabs are securely connected to help prevent individual tiles from moving or buckling during normal use.

Where tiles need to be cut around angles, penetrations or other details, a suitable compatible rubber sealant or adhesive can be used where required to increase the bond at cut edges.

Integrated Drainage Channels

Effective drainage is essential on a flat roof.

Ecotred 1000 incorporates a porous surface and drainage channels on the underside of each tile, allowing rainwater to continue flowing beneath the walkway towards the roof’s existing drainage system.

This allows the tiles to provide a substantial walking surface without unnecessarily obstructing the drainage path below.

The free-draining design also allows the walkway surface to dry relatively quickly following rainfall.

Existing roof outlets and drainage routes must remain unobstructed when planning and installing the walkway system.

Slip-Resistant Roof Walkway Surface

Roof access routes may be exposed to rain and changing weather conditions throughout the year, making slip resistance an important consideration.

Ecotred 1000 provides a slip-resistant rubber surface with friction-coherent performance to a minimum of 0.6µ.

Combined with the quick-drying and free-draining construction, this provides a practical walking surface for designated roof access areas.

Clearly Defined Roof Access Routes

Ecotred 1000 can be used to create clearly demarcated access routes across flat roofs.

Dedicated walkways help identify where personnel should walk when accessing rooftop equipment, reducing unnecessary traffic across other areas of the roof.

Tiles can also be marked to identify:

• Access routes
• Restricted areas
• No-go areas
• Hazardous areas
• Maintenance zones
• Equipment access areas

This makes the system particularly useful on larger commercial and industrial roofs where roof access and maintenance routes need to be clearly managed.

Load Spreading for Plant and Equipment

The dense 30mm rubber construction can also be used as part of suitable load-spreading arrangements beneath lightweight plant and equipment.

According to the supplied product performance data, the system can support lightweight plant loads of up to 4 tonnes per square metre at 30% deflection.

This can make Ecotred 1000 useful where a resilient rubber layer is required between suitable equipment and the surface beneath.

The structural capacity of the roof, insulation, waterproofing and supporting deck must always be independently assessed for the intended equipment load. The stated tile performance should not be interpreted as confirmation that a particular roof construction can support a 4 tonne/m² load.

Durable Recycled Rubber Construction

Ecotred 1000 is manufactured using a dense combination of recycled SBR rubber granulate and polyurethane binder.

This creates a resilient tile capable of performing in demanding external environments.

The material provides resistance to:

• UV exposure
• Below-freezing temperatures
• Regular pedestrian traffic
• Changing weather conditions

This durability makes the tiles suitable for permanent external installations where long-term roof access is required.

Acoustic and Noise-Deadening Properties

The resilient rubber construction provides useful acoustic properties, helping reduce the transmission of impact and footfall noise through the surface beneath.

This can be particularly beneficial on roof areas positioned above:

• Offices
• Apartments
• Commercial spaces
• Residential accommodation
• Other occupied rooms

The rubber layer provides separation between the pedestrian surface and the roof construction beneath, helping reduce direct transmission of impact noise.

Anti-Vibration Properties

Ecotred 1000 also provides useful anti-vibration characteristics due to the dense and resilient nature of the recycled rubber.

Where used appropriately around suitable plant and equipment, the rubber layer can provide additional separation between components and the supporting surface.

Actual vibration isolation performance will depend on the equipment, loading and complete installation design.

Thermal Insulation Properties

The 30mm rubber construction provides an additional layer between the exposed walkway surface and roof beneath.

This gives Ecotred 1000 useful thermal insulation properties alongside its primary roles of access, protection and load distribution.

The thermal performance of the complete roof should always be assessed using the entire roof build-up rather than the walkway tile alone.

Made From 99% Recycled Rubber

Ecotred 1000 is manufactured from 99% recycled SBR rubber granulate, helping give existing rubber materials such as tyres a new application.

The recycled material is combined with a PU binder to create a dense and durable tile suitable for long-term external use.

Its high recycled content makes Ecotred 1000 particularly relevant for projects where material sustainability and environmental specification are important considerations, including suitable BREEAM-focused projects.

Project-specific BREEAM credits or compliance should always be confirmed by the project’s assessor.

Ecotred 1000 Applications

Ecotred 1000 Interlocking Rubber Walkway Tiles are suitable for a variety of roof and external flooring applications, including:

• Flat roof protection
• Flat roof walkways
• Roof maintenance access
• Access to solar panels
• Solar PV maintenance routes
• Access to mechanical plant
• Access to M&E equipment
• HVAC access routes
• Demarcated roof routes
• Restricted-area identification
• Load spreading beneath suitable equipment
• Balconies
• Terraces
• Commercial roofs
• Industrial roofs

Ecotred 1000 Benefits

• Heavy-duty rubber roof walkway tile
• 1000mm x 1000mm tile size
• 1m² coverage per tile
• 30mm thickness
• Approximately 20.8kg per tile
• Manufactured from 99% recycled SBR rubber
• Interlocking plastic peg system
• Quick non-glued installation
• Porous surface
• Integrated underside drainage channels
• Free-draining design
• Quick drying
• Slip resistant
• Minimum friction-coherent performance of 0.6µ
• High compressive strength
• UV resistant
• Resistant to below-freezing temperatures
• Acoustic properties
• Noise-deadening properties
• Anti-vibration properties
• Thermal insulation properties
• Suitable for demarcated access routes
• Can be marked for access and restricted areas
• Suitable for access to plant and solar PV equipment
• Suitable for use with many common flat roof systems
• Recycled material content suitable for consideration on environmentally focused projects

Ecotred 1000 Technical Specifications

• Product: Ecotred 1000 Interlocking Rubber Walkway Tile
• Product Type: Rubber Flat Roof Walkway and Protection Tile
• Material: 99% Recycled SBR Rubber Granulate with PU Binder
• Connection System: Plastic Peg System
• Dimensions: 1000mm x 1000mm
• Thickness: 30mm
• Coverage: 1m² per tile
• Weight: Approximately 20.8kg per tile
• Colour: Black
• Surface: Porous, slip-resistant rubber
• Drainage: Integrated underside drainage channels
• Fire Classification: B2
• Slip Resistance: 0.6µ
• Stated Plant Load Performance: Up to 4 tonnes/m² at 30% deflection

Can Ecotred 1000 Be Used on a Flat Roof?

Yes. Ecotred 1000 is specifically designed for flat roof protection and walkway access applications.

The tiles create a resilient pedestrian surface over suitable roofing systems while integrated underside channels allow water to continue draining beneath the walkway.

Can Rubber Walkway Tiles Be Installed Over a Single-Ply Membrane?

Ecotred 1000 is stated as being compatible with many single-ply membranes, as well as suitable bituminous and liquid-applied roofing systems.

Because waterproofing membrane formulations vary, compatibility with the specific roof system should always be confirmed with the membrane manufacturer before installation.

Can Ecotred 1000 Be Used for Solar Panel Access?

Yes. Creating access walkways to solar panels and PV arrays is one of the key applications for Ecotred 1000.

The tiles provide a clearly defined route for inspection, cleaning and maintenance personnel, helping reduce unnecessary pedestrian traffic over other areas of the roof.

Does Water Drain Under Ecotred 1000 Tiles?

Yes. Ecotred 1000 has a porous surface and integrated drainage channels on the underside, allowing water to flow beneath the walkway towards the existing roof drainage system.

Drainage outlets should remain accessible and unobstructed following installation.

Do Ecotred 1000 Walkway Tiles Need Adhesive?

The tiles are designed primarily for non-glued installation.

Plastic connecting pins lock adjoining tiles together to create a continuous walkway. A suitable compatible sealant or adhesive can be used where additional bonding is required at certain cut edges or angled details.

Are Ecotred 1000 Tiles Slip Resistant?

Yes. Ecotred 1000 has a slip-resistant surface with friction-coherent performance to a minimum of 0.6µ.

Its free-draining and quick-drying design further supports its use as an external roof access walkway.

Can Ecotred 1000 Be Used Under Roof Plant?

The tiles can be used as part of suitable load-spreading and protection arrangements for lightweight plant.

Product data states support for lightweight plant loads up to 4 tonnes/m² at 30% deflection.

However, this figure relates to the performance of the rubber tile and does not establish the load-bearing capacity of the complete roof. Structural loading, insulation compressive strength, waterproofing and roof deck capacity must be assessed separately.

How Many Ecotred 1000 Tiles Do I Need?

Each tile measures 1m x 1m and covers exactly 1m².

For a simple 1m-wide access walkway, the number of tiles will therefore generally correspond to the walkway length in metres.

For example:

• 5m x 1m walkway = 5 tiles
• 10m x 1m walkway = 10 tiles
• 20m x 1m walkway = 20 tiles
• 30m x 1m walkway = 30 tiles

Additional tiles should be allowed for turns, larger maintenance areas, cutting and other project-specific requirements.

How Heavy Is an Ecotred 1000 Tile?

Each 1000mm x 1000mm Ecotred 1000 tile weighs approximately 20.8kg.

The substantial weight and dense recycled rubber construction help create a robust surface suitable for demanding roof access applications.

A Durable Access Walkway for Flat Roofs, Solar Panels and Plant

The Ecotred 1000 Interlocking Rubber Walkway Tile provides a practical solution for creating safe, clearly defined access routes across flat roofs.

Combining a 30mm recycled rubber construction, 1m² tile format, slip-resistant surface, integrated drainage channels and non-glued interlocking installation, Ecotred 1000 is particularly suited to access routes serving solar panels, mechanical plant, HVAC and M&E equipment.

Its ability to provide roof surface protection, drainage, acoustic separation, anti-vibration properties and load spreading makes it a versatile solution for commercial, industrial and residential flat roof access applications.