Racedeck vs SwissTrax Thickness

[detroitreds]

From what I've been able to gather, Racedeck is thinner and Swisstrax is thicker. Are there pros and cons when it comes to this? I would think that both companies think that theirs is the right thickness, otherwise it would probably be an easy production adjustment.

I'm more specifically looking at the Free Flow and Ribtrax styles.

 

[RaceDeck1]

I can tell you why almost all of our modular flooring products are at 1/2" from our point of view after manufacturing modular flooring for nearly 40 years.I'm sure every manufacturer ( or even resellers for that matter) will say why their product is better, there are tiles are 1/4" to over 1" ...
I will bulletize ( is that a word ) what we have learned to be best for our product use over the years.

* 1/2" allows for all doors opening inward to clear the flooring
* There is a fine balance with how much material you can use per square foot before you have expansion issues.For cosmetic reasons we do not want to use expansion joint inserts to remedy an issue
* We engineered the structural design for the garage over just adding more material to try and create strength
* Our product are U.S.A. made and engineered and all of our sizing meets US imperial sizes, not Metric . That is also why our products are 12" & 18" modules for best fit in garages
* Our patent locking system is the beefiest in the industry ( thick or thinner tiles) and also becomes part of the understructure. We engineered this specifically for the garage.
* all of our products interlock with one another, to create a truly custom floor for all your needs.

As I said, we believe we have the best American Made modular garage flooring in the industry based on our experience, history and customer feedback..Our competitors surely will disagree.... I would do a search ( here and on the web) and see what others say about their floor choices and then make the right choice for your own garage....

Here is link for a little more about RD Vs. http://www.racedeck.com/whatisracedeckflooring.html
and a link to What Others have to say about RaceDeck http://www.racedeck.com/testimonials.html

 

[Garage Flooring]

From what I've been able to gather, Racedeck is thinner and Swisstrax is thicker. Are there pros and cons when it comes to this? I would think that both companies think that theirs is the right thickness, otherwise it would probably be an easy production adjustment.

I'm more specifically looking at the Free Flow and Ribtrax styles.

Both Racedeck and Swisstrax make great, American Made garage floor tiles. Most of the Swisstrax and the RaceDeck products are 1/2" thick. The exception to this rule is the Ribtrax or ribbed garage floor tile from Swisstrax which is 3/4" thick.

I have never had an issue with doors and the 3/4" product. Most doors open into the home and away from the garage and exterior garage doors either open out or up.

I think it is natural for any manufacturer to believe that they have the best product. I am sure the guys at Coca Cola think their product is better than Pepsi, etc. That is why I have not limited myself to one brand or product.

In reference to locking systems, etc, several major American auto manufacturers use the ribbed garage floor tiles from Swisstrax at SEMA, even in exterior application. Unlike competitors products, the Ribtrax product has absolutely no issue with expansion and contraction, even when partially exposed to the sun. Simply leave a 1/4" gap at the walls and any other solid object.

I recently uploaded Stuart M. job in Florida which is a great example. As are examples we have in Vegas and Southern CA. On a lot of tiles, I would not give this answer, but specifically related to the ribbed tile the Swisstrax product is the way to go, hands down. That's not to say I don't love their other products, I do. But with this specific product their are clear cut differences between their product and any competitor.

Most of the time Jorgen and I agree. Sometimes we agree to disagree, and I am guessing such is the case here. We've both been in this business to long to get into a back and forth on different products. He has given you his prospective on His product, and now you have mine on the Swisstrax product. The bottom line is get samples of both.