A game-changing solution for extending the life of bridges—or building new ones—with almost unnoticeable disruption to traffic.
Durable and tough
- Designed to last several decades
- Resistant to corrosion from salt water, chemicals, and pollution
- Retains its strength even in extreme cold
- Aluminum alloy tongue and groove anti-skid decking
- 15-ton vehicles or less
Fast installation
- Easy-to-install clamping system that bolts directly into the planks
- No on-site drilling or welding
Cost effective
- Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) cuts down on traffic interruptions and costly traffic control
- Lightweight aluminum reduces dead load and requires less maintenance than concrete or steel
Ideal for new bridges, existing bridge retrofits and other applications, including:
- Pedestrian and vehicle bridges
- Extending bridge roadway for cantilevered bike path
- Temporary bridges
- Military and emergency bridges
- Maritime structures
- Construction platforms
Tailored designs
Our GuarDECK™ weld-free bridge decking offers a wide range of options for customization and can be easily adapted to your particular project.
Finishes
Anti-skid planks
Clamping system
Guardrails
Lighting system
Handrails
Curbs
Finishes
Anodization
Guardrail comes standard with clear anodized finish; champagne, light bronze, architectural bronze, black or other RAL colors are also available upon request. Only extruded parts can be anodized.
Powder coating
Made of powdered polyester resin and available in beige, gray, or other RAL colors upon request. Not recommended for use on aluminum decking.
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Tongue and groove aluminum anti-skid planks
GuarDECK™ aluminum anti-skid planks
- Extruded aluminum alloy with natural finish
- Unlimited lifespan with regular cleaning
- High grip surface
- Maintenance-free – no treatments or sealers required
Friction Tests
Skid resistance values for GuarDECK™ as measured in accordance with ASTM E 303-202 (Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester):
- Perpendicular grooves (aligned w/ traffic flow): Dry: Average of 77.4 BPN; Wet: Average of 37.2 BPN
- Parallel grooves: Dry: Average of 70 BPN; Wet: Average of 25.4 BPN
Tongue and groove aluminum anti-skid planks
Optional anti-skid surface coating
- A polyurethane-based coating combined with this aggregate
dressing provides an extremely durable slip- and skid-resistant surface - Minimum 20-year lifespan depending on use
- Maintenance-free and impervious – no treatments or sealers required
Easy-to-install clamping system
The easy-to-install clamping system bolts directly into the planks, using heavy-duty extruded aluminum clamps and custom stainless steel T-bolt fasteners. Steel I-beams supplied by your local distributor.
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Guardrails
Vertical pickets
- Extruded aluminum with clear anodized finish
- Less than 4 or 6 in (100 or 150 mm) between pickets, as required by Canadian and U.S. bridge codes and standards
- Other colors and finishes available upon request
- Horizontal railings and custom design also available
Built-in LED lighting system
Optional white LED lighting system or RGB programmable LED lighting system built into the guardrails.
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Handrails
Optional aluminum handrails with 2″ (50 mm) hand clearance and clear anodized finish. Double handrails also available upon request.
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Curbs
Optional aluminum curbs with clear anodized finish help prevent objects from falling and add a higher level of security.
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Speedy turnaround and installation
GuarDECK™ is prefabricated in our Canadian or US plant and shipped ready to install with standard manual tools. The system uses custom aluminum hollow extrusions that attach easily to the main steel I-beams with special stainless steel fasteners and clamps. Prefabricated aluminum deck extrusions can be installed faster than other systems and require no on-site drilling or welding.
A foundation for good roads
GuarDECK™ weld-free aluminum bridge decking facilitates seamless connections between secondary roads, bike paths, trails, pathways, and other structures. It solves complex issues of deficient, narrow, or outdated bridges, providing ready-made solutions that endure. Read more about how GuarDECK™ can be used to address the challenges of aging infrastructure in Light Metal Age, a technical trade magazine.
Lighter than steel
Aluminum bridge decks are 70 to 80 percent lighter than concrete and most metal, (about 10 psf – 0.5 kPa), which makes it easier to handle and install. This lightweight, versatile material reduces dead load and offers increased bridge width and capacity without the need to strengthen supporting bridge elements. This is especially important for load-restricted bridges, historic bridges, movable bridges, and bridges with narrow roadways requiring expansions for bicycle paths or walkways.
Award-winning innovation
In addition to the hundreds of structural extruded aluminum projects we’ve designed and built, we also have numerous awards under our belt. This includes the Extrusion Technology Foundation’s Design Competition Award in the structural category, which we won for GuarDECK™ weld-free aluminum bridge decking in 2020.
Guaranteed quality
Backed by 1-year limited warranty on aluminum against material failure, defects, and corrosion
Sector
Civil Structures
We’re your partner for a job well done, no matter how much (or how little) of our expertise you need. Our services include full engineering, technical support and manufacturing, planning, and installation.
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