05-06-2015, 09:52 AM
(05-05-2015, 08:35 PM)DHLawrence Wrote:(05-05-2015, 05:28 PM)panamaniac Wrote: I suspect that may be part of why glass/ceramic has been chosen - it's easier to clean off the inevitable graffiti. Unfortunately, it is easier to vandalize by scratching, which I'm sure won't take long to figure out.
Or just plain hitting or throwing projectiles, all of which will happen a lot. The cheap comes out expensive.
Two points from the focus group consultation I was at: one, this stuff is tough. Couldn't easily scratch it. I doubt it's indestructible, but it won't be casual defacing-- it'll take an earnest effort. Secondly, they are treated with anti-graffiti coating. We were able to wipe sharpie right off it.
If they are damaged or defaced, the tile nature means that they can be individually replaced. From the P&W meeting report yesterday, GrandLinq has a requirement to stock replacement tiles and will have a damage replacement timeframe as part of their service standard.
We'll see, in time, how effective this is. But it's not like it hasn't been a primary consideration.