If supporting steelwork occurs at the end of the one panel, preventing the jointing channel from joining with the next, the jointing channel should be fitted to the unsupported mesh to eliminate deflection there.

To avoid Die-line deflection at butting ends a jointing channel is positioned across the underside of the joint. The two saddle clamps lie below the non-slip surface and are not a hazard.

Nuts are pre-fixed to the jointing channel to facilitate positioning from the top of the walkway.