Modular Overflow Grating Parallel Tile 24mm(h) x 345mm(w)

Extra-Wide Modular Grating for Exceptional Overflow Performance

When your pool installation demands truly exceptional overflow capacity combined with the unmatched versatility of modular tile construction, the 345mm wide Modular Overflow Grating Parallel Tile delivers extraordinary performance. At 345mm wide—substantially broader than standard dimensions and 77% wider than the base 195mm format—this represents the widest modular tile option available, providing overflow capacity that rivals or exceeds traditional premium fixed grating while maintaining the revolutionary flexibility of click-together installation. This is the ultimate choice for major commercial installations, expansive resort pools, or ambitious architectural projects where maximum water collection capacity is non-negotiable.

The Pinnacle of Modular Overflow Technology

As a retailer of hot tub spare parts, I’ve supplied components for everything from backyard pools to major aquatic complexes, and the 345mm modular tile sits at the absolute apex of flexible overflow grating systems. This extra-wide format pushes beyond standard dimensions into territory typically reserved for custom-manufactured or specialized grating solutions—yet maintains the tool-free, click-together installation that makes modular systems so practical and versatile.

The 345mm width provides 77% more coverage area than the 195mm base tile and 17% more than even the premium 295mm version. This translates directly to dramatically enhanced overflow capacity, fewer tiles needed for any given perimeter, faster installation, and visual presence that makes an unmistakable statement about quality and performance. For projects where overflow capacity is critical—wave pools, competition venues, high-density commercial facilities—the 345mm tile delivers capabilities that standard widths simply cannot match.

Understanding Extra-Wide Modular Design

Exceptional Width Advantages

The 345mm dimension provides extraordinary benefits:

Beyond Premium Performance: At 345mm, this exceeds even the premium 300mm dimension of high-end fixed grating, entering truly exceptional territory for overflow capacity.

77% More Coverage Than Standard: Compared to 195mm tiles, each 345mm tile covers nearly double the perimeter length—a transformative difference in installation efficiency.

17% More Than Premium Modular: Even compared to the 295mm premium modular tile, the 345mm provides substantial additional coverage.

Maximum Water Handling: Accommodates the widest conceivable overflow channels, enabling collection of extreme water volumes from wave generation, competition swimming, or high-density use.

Dramatic Visual Impact: Creates the most substantial, impressive perimeter treatment available—appropriate to the grandest pool installations.

Radical Installation Efficiency: Dramatically fewer individual tiles needed to cover any given perimeter, reducing installation time and connection points.

Preserved Modular Flexibility

Despite extraordinary width, complete modular advantages are maintained:

Tool-Free Click-Together: Same proven male-female connection system—no tools, fasteners, or special equipment required.

Custom Length Precision: Build runs of exact length by adding or removing tiles as needed.

Curve Accommodation: Individual tiles can articulate relative to each other, though the width may limit minimum radius compared to narrower tiles.

Selective Replacement: Replace individual damaged tiles without disturbing entire installation—crucial for expensive extra-wide components.

Progressive Installation: Install in phases as construction proceeds rather than requiring complete simultaneous installation.

Easy Maintenance Access: Lift individual tiles for channel cleaning without major disassembly.

Configuration Adaptability: Adjust layout to actual site conditions throughout the installation process.

Critical Thermal Expansion Engineering

Essential design feature for heated indoor environments: Product supplied slightly smaller than advertised (up to 3mm tolerance) to allow for expansion from indoor pool heat.

Engineered Allowance: The intentional undersizing is particularly critical in extra-wide tiles where thermal expansion forces are proportionally greater due to the larger material dimensions.

Indoor Pool Optimization: Absolutely essential in consistently heated indoor pools (28-32°C / 82-90°F) where materials undergo continuous thermal stress.

Expansion Gap Management: Small gaps between tiles (up to 3mm) accommodate expansion without buckling, warping, or stress cracks.

Material Physics: At 345mm width, thermal expansion effects are more pronounced than in narrower tiles—the engineered allowance prevents these forces from causing problems.

Installation Critical: Understanding and respecting these intentional gaps is essential for successful installation of extra-wide tiles.

Key Features and Benefits

Male-Female Interlocking System

The proven connection mechanism adapted for extra-wide tiles:

No Tools Required: Press tiles together by hand—no fasteners, clips, screws, adhesives, or special installation equipment needed.

Positive Mechanical Connection: Physical interlocking ensures tiles remain joined during normal use despite the larger tile dimensions.

Reversible Assembly: Connections can be released when maintenance access or system reconfiguration is required.

Progressive Installation: Build grating runs tile by tile, verifying fit, alignment, and connection security as you proceed.

Error Correction: Installation mistakes are easily corrected by disconnecting and repositioning tiles—valuable with premium-priced components.

Robust Design: Connection features engineered to handle the greater forces associated with larger tile dimensions.

Extraordinary 345mm Width

The extra-wide dimension delivers unmatched advantages:

Exceptional Capacity: Provides overflow capacity exceeding even premium 300mm fixed grating—appropriate for the most demanding applications.

Maximum Coverage: Each tile covers approximately 345mm of pool perimeter—dramatically reducing total tile count for any installation.

Installation Efficiency: Substantially fewer tiles to handle, position, and connect compared to any narrower alternative.

Reduced Connection Points: Fewer tiles means fewer connections, reducing potential maintenance points and installation complexity.

Ultimate Visual Statement: Creates the most substantial, impressive perimeter treatment available—signaling uncompromising commitment to quality.

Commercial Performance: Delivers the overflow capacity required by major commercial installations, wave pools, and high-density facilities.

Enhanced 24mm Height

The robust profile provides important benefits:

Superior Structural Depth: 4mm taller than standard 20mm grating offers enhanced strength critical for extra-wide tiles.

Optimized Debris Management: Additional height improves ability to capture and direct debris before it enters overflow channels.

Substantial Appearance: More pronounced profile signals premium quality and robust construction.

Enhanced Rigidity: Greater depth contributes significantly to tile stability and resistance to deflection across the wider span.

Professional Grade: Profile dimensions appropriate to commercial and high-end residential installations.

Premium Material Construction

Manufactured from highest-quality polymers formulated for extreme applications:

Advanced UV Stabilization: Superior additive packages protect against sun degradation for extended outdoor exposure in harsh environments.

Complete Chemical Immunity: Totally unaffected by chlorine, bromine, salt chlorination, pH adjusters, shock treatments, and all other pool chemicals at any concentration.

Maximum Impact Resistance: Robust formulation withstands heavy foot traffic, furniture, equipment, and accidental impacts.

Extreme Temperature Performance: Maintains structural and functional properties from sub-zero winter conditions to intense summer heat.

Superior Color Stability: Formulation resists fading and discoloration from chemical and UV exposure over extended service life.

Long-Term Durability: Material selection and formulation specifically engineered for premium applications demanding extended reliable service.

Commercial-Grade Safety Surface

Enhanced anti-slip texture engineered for demanding environments:

Maximum Traction: Superior slip resistance critical around pool edges where surfaces are continuously wet with heavy traffic.

Comfort Engineering: Effective safety texture balanced with comfort for bare feet—no compromise necessary.

Regulatory Compliance: Designed to meet or exceed all relevant safety standards for commercial pool walking surfaces.

Wear Resistance: Texture maintains effectiveness throughout extended product lifespan despite intensive use.

Easy Maintenance: Surface design facilitates cleaning while maintaining anti-slip properties.

Liability Protection: Documented safety performance provides insurance and legal protection for commercial operators.

Precision Manufacturing

Advanced injection molding adapted for large-format components:

Dimensional Accuracy: Sophisticated molding technology creates extra-wide tiles with precise, consistent dimensions.

Material Uniformity: Process ensures consistent material properties throughout each large-format tile.

Surface Characteristics: Darker colors may show very small marks from the molding process (material injection gate points, ejector pin locations, material flow patterns)—these are normal manufacturing characteristics inherent to injection molding, not defects or damage.

Quality Control: Rigorous inspection and quality control protocols ensure reliable, consistent products.

Repeatable Production: Process enables consistent results across production runs for reliable replacement tile matching.

Elite Applications

Major Commercial Aquatic Facilities

Installations where exceptional capacity is essential:

Wave Pools: Commercial wave generation systems creating massive water displacement requiring maximum overflow capacity.

Competition Venues: Olympic-size or championship pools where swimmers generate substantial waves during starts, turns, and sprinting.

Water Park Main Pools: High-density commercial facilities with hundreds of simultaneous users creating extreme water displacement.

Resort Mega-Pools: Destination property pools exceeding 500+ square meters serving large guest populations.

Aquatic Centers: Multi-purpose facilities hosting competitions, instruction, recreation, and therapy programs simultaneously.

Training Facilities: Elite athletic training centers with pools for professional or Olympic-level athletes.

Architectural Landmark Pools

Prestigious installations where visual impact matches performance:

Signature Hotel Pools: Flagship aquatic installations in luxury properties (Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Aman, Peninsula).

Rooftop Infinity Pools: Dramatic elevated pools in major cities with spectacular views requiring premium components.

Corporate Headquarters Showcase Pools: Executive facilities where the pool represents corporate excellence and commitment to quality.

Museum and Cultural Pools: Aquatic installations integrated into major cultural facilities and architectural landmarks.

Casino Resort Pools: Entertainment complex mega-pools designed as attractions themselves.

Large-Scale Residential Pools

Ultra-luxury residential installations with commercial-scale dimensions:

Estate Pools: Properties with pools exceeding 15+ meters requiring commercial-grade components.

Architectural Masterwork Pools: Custom designs by renowned architects where every component is premium specification.

Entertainment Venue Pools: Residential pools designed for frequent large-scale entertaining and parties.

Multi-Feature Complexes: Home pool installations with multiple integrated features (slides, diving, waterfalls, swim-up bars).

Resort-Style Residential: Home pools built to resort standards with anticipated heavy use patterns.

Specialized High-Demand Facilities

Unique installations with extreme overflow requirements:

Surf Simulation Pools: Standing wave and surf simulation facilities generating extraordinary water displacement.

Deep Dive Training Tanks: Commercial diving training facilities with exceptional surface turbulence from air supply and entry/exit activities.

Hydrotherapy Facilities: Large-scale aquatic therapy pools with multiple concurrent programs and equipment.

Film Production Pools: Specialized pools for underwater filming with wave generation and special effects requirements.

Military Training Pools: Defense facility pools for tactical training with demanding use patterns and durability requirements.

Installation Considerations

Comprehensive Planning Essential

Extra-wide tiles demand meticulous advance planning:

Perimeter Measurement: Extremely accurate measurement of complete pool perimeter requiring coverage.

Tile Quantity Calculation:

• 5 tiles = 1.024 meters coverage
• Example: 20-meter perimeter ÷ 1.024m = 19.5, round to 20 sets = 100 tiles

Expansion Gap Allowance: With extra-wide tiles, thermal expansion effects are more pronounced—carefully account for intentional gaps in calculations.

Channel Width Verification: Absolutely confirm channels are 345mm wide—this unusual width may require custom channel fabrication.

Curve Limitations: Extra-wide tiles have physical limits on minimum radius curves they can navigate—verify compatibility with pool geometry.

Handling Requirements: Larger tiles may require two-person handling—plan labor accordingly.

Contingency Planning: Order 5-10% extra tiles for installation adjustments, errors, and critical future repairs.

Professional Installation Strongly Recommended

Given investment and complexity, professional installation is highly advisable:

Specialized Expertise: Installation of extra-wide modular tiles requires experience with large-format components and understanding of thermal expansion management.

Precision Equipment: May require specialized positioning and alignment equipment for optimal results with large tiles.

Quality Assurance: Professional installers implement rigorous quality control throughout installation process.

Warranty Protection: Manufacturer warranties may require professional installation for validity, especially for premium components.

Liability Management: Professional installation provides documentation and insurance protection for commercial installations.

Efficiency: Experienced professionals complete work faster with superior results compared to amateur installation attempts.

Critical Installation Process

Systematic approach ensures optimal results:

1. Channel Preparation: Meticulously clean channels, verify absolutely level installation, confirm proper drainage slope.
2. Layout Engineering: Develop detailed layout plan identifying starting points, reference lines, transition points, and quality checkpoints.
3. Starting Point Selection: Choose optimal reference point (typically major architectural feature or corner) for initiating installation.
4. First Tile Placement: Position initial tile with extreme precision—its alignment determines entire installation success.
5. Progressive Assembly: Click tiles together systematically with careful attention to connection engagement and alignment.
6. Continuous Alignment Verification: Use laser levels or precision string lines to verify alignment every 3-5 tiles.
7. Curve Management: On any curved sections, carefully assess whether extra-wide tiles can navigate radius without excessive stress.
8. Connection Inspection: Ensure every connection fully engages and is secure before proceeding.
9. Expansion Gap Monitoring: Verify intentional gaps remain appropriate and consistent throughout installation.
10. Comprehensive Final Inspection: Review entire installation for connection security, alignment, proper tile seating, and overall quality.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Product Code	05584
Product Type	Extra-Wide Modular Click-Together Overflow Grating
Tile Type	Parallel Tile
Width	345mm (supplied slightly smaller for thermal expansion)
Height	24mm
Connection System	Male-Female Click-Together
Coverage per Tile	Approximately 345mm linear
Coverage per 5 Tiles	1.024 meters
Width Advantage	77% more than 195mm; 41% more than 245mm; 17% more than 295mm
Material	Premium pool-grade polymer with maximum UV stabilization
Surface Finish	Commercial-grade anti-slip textured
Installation Method	Tool-free click-together (professional installation recommended)
Dimensional Tolerance	Up to 3mm undersized for critical thermal expansion accommodation
Application	Major commercial, wave pools, competition venues, luxury resort, estate residential
Color Options	Multiple (darker colors may show minor molding marks)
Manufacturing Process	Advanced precision injection molding
Temperature Design	Optimized for heated indoor pool environments
Chemical Resistance	Complete immunity to all pool chemicals
UV Protection	Yes – superior stabilization for extreme outdoor exposure
Maintenance	Individual tile replacement capability
Installation Difficulty	Advanced – professional installation strongly recommended
Tools Required	None
Expected Lifespan	10-20 years with proper maintenance
Key Advantages	Maximum modular width, exceptional capacity, ultimate coverage efficiency
Channel Requirement	345mm wide overflow channels (may require custom fabrication)
Load Class	Commercial pedestrian traffic
Minimum Curve Radius	Greater than narrower tiles – verify pool geometry compatibility

Width Selection Guide

Understanding the complete modular tile range:

195mm – Standard Width

• Coverage: Base reference
• Best For: Standard residential pools, tight curves
• Tiles per Meter: ~5.1 tiles

245mm – Enhanced Width

• Coverage: 25% more than 195mm
• Best For: Larger residential pools 8-12 meters
• Tiles per Meter: ~4.1 tiles

295mm – Premium Width

• Coverage: 51% more than 195mm
• Best For: Large residential 12+ meters, light commercial
• Tiles per Meter: ~3.4 tiles

345mm – Extra-Wide Maximum

• Coverage: 77% more than 195mm
• Best For: Major commercial, wave pools, competition venues
• Tiles per Meter: ~2.9 tiles
• Installation Efficiency: Dramatically fewer tiles for any perimeter

Investment Analysis

The 345mm tile represents premium investment justified by exceptional performance:

Unit Cost: Highest per-tile cost reflects substantial material and specialized manufacturing.

Total Project Economics: Dramatically fewer tiles needed substantially offsets higher unit cost for large installations.

Installation Labor: Significantly reduced tile count translates directly to lower installation labor costs.

Maintenance Advantages: Fewer tiles and connections mean reduced long-term maintenance points.

Performance Premium: Exceptional overflow capacity may be essential for specific applications regardless of cost.

Long-Term Value: Modular replaceability and extended lifespan provide excellent lifecycle economics.

Project Context: On major commercial installations, even premium grating represents small percentage of total project budget.

Critical Success Factors

For successful deployment of 345mm extra-wide tiles:

1. Channel Compatibility: Absolutely verify 345mm channel availability or plan for custom channel fabrication.
2. Curve Assessment: Evaluate whether pool geometry has curves too tight for extra-wide tiles to navigate.
3. Professional Installation: Engage experienced installers familiar with large-format modular systems.
4. Thermal Expansion Understanding: Ensure installers understand and respect intentional dimensional undersizing.
5. Quality Specifications: Verify all system components match the premium nature of extra-wide grating.
6. Maintenance Planning: Establish procedures and inventory spare tiles for future selective replacement.

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Note: The 345mm Modular Overflow Grating Parallel Tile represents the ultimate width available in modular tile format, providing exceptional overflow capacity that exceeds even premium 300mm fixed grating. This extra-wide format is specifically engineered for major commercial installations, wave pools, competition venues, and other applications where maximum water collection capacity is essential. Product is intentionally supplied up to 3mm smaller than nominal dimensions to accommodate thermal expansion—particularly critical in extra-wide tiles where expansion forces are greater. Darker colors may show minor injection molding process marks. Verify 345mm channel width compatibility (may require custom fabrication) and assess curve radius compatibility before ordering. Professional installation strongly recommended for optimal results.