A versatile impact energy absorbing sub-floor consisting of rubber crumb cradles (manufactured from recycled product) and timber battens overlaid with chipboard or plywood in varying thickness.
When combined with most proprietary sports surfaces, the resultant finished sports floor may be designated 'Impact Energy Absorbing' when tested for peak deceleration in accordance with BS 7044: Part 4: Section 2.2: 1990.
Benefits include:
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Fast, easy and cost-effective to install
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Can be adjusted to suit varying finished floor heights
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Can be "tuned" to meet the requirements of designated "one sport" facilities
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Infinitely adjustable to deal with uneven floors
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Allows services to pass under the floor,
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Includes access hatches for vital services.
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Cradles are unaffected by water.
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Complies with document 'E' of the Building Regulations for new build and refurbishment, for acoustic control.
GENERAL
Introduction: The Sports Floor System is a high performance sub-floor for most sports applications. When installed with most proprietary sports surfaces and delivers a high standard of impact energy absorption, resilience and user comfort.
Applications: The system is suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects. The unique rubber crumb cradles* and adjustment packers enable the system to be quickly leveled and installed on uneven sub-bases. In refurbishment projects, the system can be installed with the minimum of disruption to occupants, allowing adjacent areas to remain in use.
Authority: All Sports Floor Systems are 'Impact Energy Absorbing' when tested for Peak Deceleration ('G' from 1 metre) in accordance with BS 7044: Part 4: Section 2.2: 1990, and meet the strict criteria stipulated by funding authorities for grant aid. System SP18 also meets the Rebound Resilience stipulations for basketball and soccer. The systems are adjustable to cope with uneven sub-bases and achieve the level requirements stated in Part 4: Dimensions, of BS 7044. Where used in refurbishment projects, it is often unnecessary to remove the old floor finish before installation. The chosen systems are designated to conform with the static load requirements set out in BS 6399: Part 1: 1996, for gymnasia etc, of 5 kN/m2 Distributed Load and 3.6 kN Concentrated Load.
DESCRIPTION
Sports Floor Systems may be tuned to receive various sports surfaces by altering the resilience and damping factor of the supporting cradles and battens. The installation of the cradle and batten system is simple, rapid and cost-effective.
Height adjustment and leveling The cradle will facilitate height adjustment, with the packers, to a maximum of 30mm and may, therefore, be laid on uneven sub-floors and tamped concrete finishes. This eliminates the need for expensive sub-floor preparation and enables the system to be laid directly onto concrete floors even if their RH is in excess of 75%.
(A vapour barrier is recommended in such cases). Accelerated construction times on both new-build and refurbishment projects is one of the main benefits of this superior fast-track system. Access hatches If access is required to vital services, this can be accommodated by the use of the InstaCoustic access hatch panel, which is tongued and grooved on all edges. Sports fittings such as permanent goal sockets and isometric equipment can be accommodated.
Dimensions The overall heights of Sports Floor Systems may be varied for non-standard applications.
PERFORMANCE
Acoustic Insulation complies with and exceeds the minimum requirements of Document 'E' of the Building Regulations for both airborne and impact noise.
Thermal insulation Where high standards of thermal insulation are required, insulation quilt may be included by laying it between the battens, giving increased comfort and warmth to the users.
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