An overlapping, opposing arc pattern provides resistance to wheel and shoe slippage. The curvature of the arcs works to align wheels for straight travel, yet it is easy to turn when desired. Each arc directs the flow of water and grit to drain holes. When drain holes align with gaps in the subsurface, water and grit flush through. Winter Benefits Traction arcs hold snow from slipping underfoot better than do smooth wooden, concrete or metal surfaces.
Snow shovels slide easily across the overlapping arcs.
The black color hastens melting. When snow and ice melt and refreeze, the tops of the arcs are usually left dry and ice free. Deicing compounds may be spread in advance of storms and will remain in place between the traction arcs without tracking or shoveling off. Tiles will withstand banging and scraping of snow shovels far better that wooden surfaces. Deicing compounds and other chemicals will not affect the EcoTrack tiles.