Specifications of Typical Access Floors
The purpose of a raised access floor is to create an under-floor void for the distribution of services. Usually, an access floor will be constructed via a grid of pedestals covered with panels. These pedestals will have an in-built vertical height adjustment mechanism.
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Prior to laying the pedestals it is advisable to sweep the floor thoroughly in order to remove all loose dust and debris. Applying one or two coats of PVA floor sealed is also a good protective measure.
Accessories that tend to accompany access floors include:
- Cable outlets
- Air grilles
- Trunking
- Ramps
- Balustrades
- Integral floor finishes
Panels are usually about 600mm square and are interchangeable with other panels unless they are cut for special purposes. For usability reasons panels should be easily removed and replaced without disturbing any of the other access floor panels. This is a task that should be feasible for one person using a portable lifting device.
Height and loading criteria should be taken into consideration when the understructure type is being selected. A dust proofing sealer is usually applied to the subfloor.
The elements that make up your access floor are dependent on a lot of factors, such as the type of building that will house the floor and the extent to which the underfloor needs to be accessible.
Fieldmans Access Floors Ltd offer a design and installation service that is tailored to the specific requirements of your company and building. As an independent company with over twenty years’ experience in the business, their recommendations are expert and unbiased. For more information, please call 0208 462 7100 or write to Enquiries@Fieldmans.com.