McGuire FlexGuard Walkway Roll

McGuire FlexGuard Walkway Roll

McGuire’s FlexGuard Walk Pads are heat-weldable Walkway Roll designed to protect the FlexGuard TPO membrane in areas exposed to repetitive foot traffic and other hazards. Walkways must be installed at all traffic concentration points (i.e, roof hatches, access doors, rooftop ladders, etc.) regardless of traffic frequency. Walkways must also be installed if regular maintenance (once a month or more) is necessary to service rooftop equipment.

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  1. Slip resistance created with a diamond plate tread pattern.
  2. Walkway edges are trimmed in safety yellow to better define the designated traffic flow.
  3. The yellow edges are smooth without tread lugs for easier welding. Superior weathering package for long-term performance.
  1. Use McGuire’s FlexBond Seam Cleaner to prepare the membrane to be welded to the walkway material.
  2. Position the walkway material. Cut the Walkway Rolls into maximum 10′ lengths and position with a minimum 1″ gap between adjacent pieces to allow for water drainage. Cut the walkway so a 4″ minimum gap is created over any field splices. Since the attachment of the walkway to the membrane is permanent, this will allow access to the field seams.
  3. Using an automated welder, weld all four sides of the walkway material to the membrane. Typically, the same speed and temperature settings will be used for this procedure as for welding membrane to membrane. A test weld is always recommended prior to performing welds to the installed membrane. A handheld welder may be utilized; however, productivity will be decreased.
Physical Property Test Method Typical Properties
Minimum Maximum
Dimensional Conformance Thickness, in. (mm) ASTM D412 0.160 (4.06) 0.180 (4.5)
Density, lbs./ft³; (gr/cm³) ASTM D792 80.5 (1.29) 84.3 (1.35)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) ASTM D638 600 (4.1)
Tear Strength, lbf/in (kN/m) ASTM D624 100 (17.5)
Sizes 34″ wide × 50′ long
Packaging 9 per skid, each roll individually bagged
Weight (each) 97 lbs.
Thickness 80-mil at bottom of tread, 80-mil at yellow welding edge, 170-mil overall
Color White, gray and tan
  • Walkway Rolls are a maintenance item and are not covered under the McGuire membrane systems warranty.
  • This product is to be used as a walkway only and is not designed as a perimeter warning line or a substitute for ballast. For safety reasons, walkway rolls should not be installed within 10′ (3m) of the roof perimeter.
  • Allow the walkway to relax and warm up in the sun prior to welding in place.
  • When possible, weld the walkway rolls when the ambient temperature is above 60°F (16°C) to help prevent wrinkles.