Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. With regard to chipboard based floor panels is there any testing to determine the effects of temperature and humidity on the chipboard core?
A. BS EN 12825 does not cover the effects of temperature and humidity but the AFA Code of Practice COP 1-2001 suggest that suitable testing (as the PSA spec) is undertaken.

The PSA MOB PF2 PS/SPU specification subjects the raised floor panels regardless of their construction to a range of temperature and humidity testing from 5°C to 30°C and from 25% RH to 75% RH. The panels are checked for any variation in their dimensional properties as a result of exposure to these temperature and humidity levels. The panels are also checked structurally to ensure there is no deterioration in the structural performance.

Q. What is a carpet location system?
A. Carpet location systems are where the carpet tile is fitted with small plastic location pips (normally four) which locate into location holes in the panel top surface. The carpet tile will be of the same module size as the floor panel and will be laid on the same grid as the raised floor panels. This has the benefit that in order to gain access to the under floor services the lifting of carpet and floor panels is kept to a minimum. However some would say that the quality of the finished carpet tile installation is inferior to a conventional off grid carpet tile installation. Also the choice of carpet tile may be significantly limited and incur additional costs.