HOWE GREEN
Established in 1983, Howe Green is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of,
- Floor access covers
- Floor access hatches
- Tree grilles
- Linear drainage
- Bespoke metal work
Howe Green’s floor access covers provide an innovative, practical solution to resolve the problem of accessing building services concealed beneath internal and external flooring.
Howe Green products are specified and installed in a diverse range of structures across the UK and worldwide, from airports, railway stations, hospitals, schools and shopping malls to museums. High profile projects include Crossrail underground and over ground stations in London, Westgate Oxford Centre, the National Automotive Innovation Centre in Warwick and Heathrow Airport.
At Howe Green, the focus is to meet the demands of the customer by providing flexibility in our customer service, design innovation, technical support and product quality.
Ongoing investment in plant and equipment, precision manufacturing to order and the continuous review and refinement of production processes drives these levels of flexibility and quality. A “can do” culture ensures customers know Howe Green can always be trusted to deliver.
Howe Green operates from a manufacturing and distribution site in Hertfordshire. Acquired by the home security specialist ERA in March 2017, Howe Green runs alongside Bilco UK and Profab Access as part of the Access 360 division of ERA.
Visedge Series Flexible Floor Access Cover
The Howe Green Visedge Series Floor Access Covers are suitable for all types of flexible floor finish including vinyl, linoleum, rubber and some carpets to enable permanent, safe access to services concealed underneath.
The Visedge Series is an Aluminium access cover suitable for use with flexible floor coverings in commercial locations where cleanliness, hygiene and durability are paramount. Manufactured in the UK, all covers are made to your exact specification.
TYPICAL FLOOR FINISHES
All types of flexible floor finish including vinyl, linoleum, rubber and some carpets.
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for pedestrian traffic, including wheeled trolleys and sack trucks.
SUITABILITY
Commercial buildings, educational institutions, civic and public buildings subject to pedestrian footfall traffic where permanent access to underfloor facilities and services is required.
Visedge DS & VR Series Flexible Floor Trims
The Howe Green Visedge Series Floor Trims ensure that the joint between two different types of flooring remains impermeable, flat, hygienic and permanent so protecting against the ingress of dirt, and preventing slip and trip hazards.
The DS and VR Series trims prevent shrinkage of vinyl flooring which may occur in extreme conditions, are quick and easy to use and enhance the product life of the flooring. Manufactured in the UK, floor trims are made to your exact specification.
TYPICAL FLOOR FINISHES
Suitable for flexible sheeting, such as vinyl and linoleum, and for hard paving, such as ceramic tiles.
PERFORMANCE
Securing edge trim for pedestrian traffic, including wheeled trolleys and sack trucks.
SUITABILITY
Visedge DS Series Aluminium Securing Edge is for use in commercial locations such as kitchens, hospitals, shopping centres, supermarkets and retail outlets, where two different types of flooring meet.
Visedge VR Series Aluminium Securing Edge Joint is used in commercial locations such as walkways in kitchens where the safety flooring may adjoin quarry tiles under the ovens, swimming pools where safety flooring on the poolside adjoins tiles around the pool, and wetrooms where safety flooring adjoins a tiled area.
5000 Series Light-Duty Floor Access Covers
The class-leading Howe Green 5000 Series Light-Duty Floor Access Covers are suitable for all use with all types of solid and hard flooring finishes to enable permanent, safe access to services concealed beneath the floor.
The 5000 Series is available in single, duct or multipart configurations for interior or exterior use in pedestrian-only areas. Manufactured in Ware, Hertfordshire, all covers are made to your exact specification (between stated maximum and minimum sizes) with no time or cost constraint.
TYPICAL FLOOR FINISHES
All types of hard floor finish - ceramic tiles, marble, terrazzo, concrete, resin, wood or parquet floors.
PERFORMANCE
Light-duty, suitable for pedestrian traffic, including wheeled trolleys and sack trucks.
SUITABILITY
The size, depth and weight of the 5000 Series Floor Access Cover makes it suitable for a diversity of applications. It can be used in pedestrian-only areas in residential, commercial and public spaces where easy access to concealed under-floor services is required.
Choose from Aluminium or Stainless Steel to suit your application.
7500 Series Medium-Duty Floor Access Covers
The class-leading Howe Green 7500 Series Medium-Duty Floor Access Covers are suitable for all use with all types of hard floor finishes to enable permanent, safe access to services concealed underneath.
The Howe Green 7500 Series is available in single, duct or multipart configurations for use in areas interior or exterior with up to 5 tonne pneumatic tyre wheel load (cars and light delivery vehicles). Manufactured in the UK, all covers are made to your exact specification with no time or cost constraint.
TYPICAL FLOOR FINISHES
All types of hard floor finish - ceramic tiles, marble, terrazzo, concrete, resin, wood or parquet floors.
PERFORMANCE
Medium-duty, suitable for up to 5 tonne pneumatic tyre wheel load – cars and light delivery vehicles.
SUITABILITY
The 7500 Series is a popular choice for commercial and retail premises where a heavier loading or larger sized cover may be required.
It is suitable for supermarkets, indoor shopping centres, sports and athletics centres, car showrooms where a medium-duty, tamper-resistant access cover is required to enable maintenance personnel easy access to mechanical equipment and underfloor-based building services.
Stainless Steel covers are suitable for external heavily trafficked paved areas such as railway stations and airport terminals where a larger size may be required to cover access to drainage or a thicker, non-wearing flooring option has been specified.
1050 Series Heavy-Duty Floor Access Covers
The class-leading Howe Green 1050 Series Heavy-Duty Floor Access Covers are suitable for all use with thicker and hard-wearing floor finishes to enable permanent, safe access to services concealed underneath.
The 1050 Series is available in single, duct or multipart configurations for use in interior or exterior areas up to 6.5 tonne pneumatic tyre wheel load. Manufactured in the UK, all covers are made to your exact specification with no time or cost constraint.
TYPICAL FLOOR FINISHES
All types of hard floor finish - ceramic tiles, marble, terrazzo, concrete, resin, wood or parquet floors.
PERFORMANCE
Heavy-duty, suitable for up to 6.5 tonne pneumatic tyre wheel load.
If heavier loading required, please contact the office on 01920 463230.
SUITABILITY
The 1050 Series Floor Access Cover from Howe Green is the first choice for demanding external and internal environments subject to heavy pedestrian or vehicular traffic where the emphasis on creating an attractive public realm is at the heart of the development and easy access is required to concealed underfloor services.
External and internal areas that require a Floor Access Cover with a deeper capacity to accommodate a thicker floor covering, such as granite.
The use of support beams and cross members enables complex designs to be manufactured to accommodate situations where a non-standard access solution is required.
5 Bar Series Tread Plate Floor Access Cover
The 5 Bar Tread Plate is an Aluminium anti-slip Tread Plate Floor Access Cover that provides a functional solution to accessing concealed services under the floor in plant rooms and basement areas.
Manufactured in Ware, Hertfordshire, all covers are made to your exact specification (between stated maximum and minimum sizes) with no time or cost constraint.
TYPICAL FLOOR FINISHES
Can be fitted quickly and unobtrusively into all types of hard flooring.
PERFORMANCE
Light-duty, suitable for pedestrian traffic, including wheeled trolleys and sack trucks.
SUITABILITY
Basement areas and plant rooms that require regular access for maintenance of concealed services.
Locations where functionality takes precedence over aesthetics.
HSE 75 Series Hinged Floor Access Cover
The Howe Green HSE 75 Series Hinged Floor Access Cover is ideal where regular access is required to services concealed beneath the floor. A popular solution for basement areas and plant rooms and also in public buildings (railway stations for example), where regular access is required and Health and Safety of employees, and the general public is paramount.
Manufactured by Howe Green in Ware, Hertfordshire, all covers are made to your exact specification (between stated maximum and minimum sizes) with no time or cost constraint.
TYPICAL FLOOR FINISHES
All types of hard floor finish - ceramic tiles, marble, terrazzo, concrete, resin, wood or parquet floors.
PERFORMANCE
Medium-duty, suitable for up to 5 tonne pneumatic tyre wheel load – cars and light delivery vehicles.
SUITABILITY
Basement areas and plant rooms that require regular access for maintenance of concealed services.
Public buildings, such as railway stations, where regular access is required and Health and Safety of employees and the general public is paramount.
Any situation where regular access to concealed services is required.
2500 Series Wood Floor Access Cover Trim
The Howe Green 2500 Series Floor Access Covers are suitable for all types of timber floors – up to 22mm solid hardwood floors, timber strip and heavy-duty laminate flooring to enable permanent, safe access to services concealed underneath.
The 2500 Series is a Stainless Steel Single Access Cover Trim available for use in wood flooring areas. Manufactured in the UK, all covers are made to your exact specification.
TYPICAL FLOOR FINISHES
All types of timber floors – up to 22mm solid hardwood floors, timber strip flooring, heavy-duty laminate flooring.
PERFORMANCE
Light-duty, suitable for pedestrian traffic, including wheeled trolleys and sack trucks
SUITABILITY
Commercial buildings, educational institutions, civic and public buildings subject to pedestrian footfall traffic where permanent access to underfloor facilities and services is required.
LINEAR DRAINAGE SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Howe Green Linear Drainage provides the perfect solution for changing rooms, shower areas, spas, commercial kitchens, laboratories, veterinary surgeries and other areas that require wash-down or water drainage. Linear Drainage is manufactured from Stainless Steel offering a high-quality finish, discreet, easy to clean and hygienic.
The HG100 Channel Drain and HG200 Slot Drain are made to measure systems, manufactured in the UK to your exact layout requirements with no cost or time constraint.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
Howe Green Linear Drainage systems can accommodate most site situations as the range is available in modular form with level or sloping channels, and a range of outlets and junctions.
Available as a made to measure system to suit your exact layout requirements.
Choice of application - specific Gratings to complement surroundings.
An easy to clean, hygienic channel drainage system.
Range of 90º bends, T-Junctions and Stop Ends in various sizes as well as outlets and constant or variable inverts ensure the complete drainage solution.
Corrosion-resistant and 100% recyclable as it is manufactured from Stainless Steel.
SUITABILITY
Interior and exterior use in wet area environments including changing rooms, shower areas, spas, kitchens, laboratories, veterinary surgeries and other areas that require wash-down or drainage. Linear Drainage is manufactured from Stainless Steel offering a high-quality finish, discreet, easy to clean and hygienic.
Tree Grilles
Reduce lead times and installation time with custom-made 'specials'. Utilising a highly automated system ensures that Howe Green can produce the component you require to your exact specification promptly.
Special purpose access cover Tree Grilles can be produced in unique sizes and shapes, accurately and cost-effectively.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
Made to your specification, between stated maximum and minimum sizes.
Some versions available with a top edge seal to help prevent dirt, grout or grinding waste ingress.
Provides easy access to tree root ball using lifting keys.
Facilitates easy ongoing maintenance of trees.
Resistant to rust and corrosion.
Bespoke Metalwork
Reduce lead times and installation time with custom-made access solution 'specials'. Utilising a highly automated system ensures that Howe Green can produce the component you require to your exact specification promptly.
Special purpose access covers can be produced in unique sizes and shapes, accurately and cost effectively.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
Special access covers and bespoke metalwork solutions to suit your application.
Made to your specification with no time or cost constraint.
Provides permanent, safe and easy access to concealed services.
Facilitates easy ongoing access for maintenance personnel.
Linear Drainage
Howe Green Linear Drainage provides the perfect solution for changing rooms, shower areas, spas, commercial kitchens, laboratories, veterinary surgeries and other areas that require wash-down or water drainage. Linear Drainage is manufactured from Stainless Steel offering a high-quality finish, discreet, easy to clean and hygienic.
The HG100 Channel Drain and HG200 Slot Drain are made to measure systems, manufactured in the UK to your exact layout requirements with no cost or time constraint.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
Howe Green Linear Drainage systems can accommodate most site situations as the range is available in modular form with level or sloping channels, and a range of outlets and junctions.
Available as a made to measure system to suit your exact layout requirements.
Choice of application - specific Gratings to complement surroundings.
An easy to clean, hygienic channel drainage system.
Range of 90º bends, T-Junctions and Stop Ends in various sizes as well as outlets and constant or variable inverts ensure the complete drainage solution.
Corrosion-resistant and 100% recyclable as it is manufactured from Stainless Steel.