Why do I need flat floors?
More and more everyday projects all types are required to have floor flatness testing included along with all other inspections within the project manual. And why not? Concrete floor flatness is essential to the usefulness of every concrete floor with a specific intention. You will see why flat floors are so important to you and your business industry and how flat floors can save you time and money during construction and throughout the functional life of the structure.
How can a flat floor save me time and money?
The concrete floors the first major structure that all other trades will use to do their jobs. All man lift vehicle or traffic on slab, even if eventually the building will become a shopping center, will operate more efficiently and especially more safely. Stud walls and floor partitions will be more easily installed. The flooring contractor one the last time and use less adhesive material to fill low spots while installing VCT (vinyl composite tile) for resilient floors. Display case in cabin insulation will be eased without needing to be shimmered or shaved. And the overall floor will have a lustrous appearance as well as providing optimal safety against trip hazards for people in the building, thus reducing liability and litigation.
Is a flat floor safer?
See previous answer.
How can ALLFLAT help us achieve flat floors?
For floor flatness and floor levelness, ALLFLAT uses the FACE Company manufactured Dipstick® Floor Profiler, the only Class I certified data collection measurement accepted by ASTM for random traffic floors. In the event the specified overall F-numbers are not achieved, ALLFLAT can provide additional services to consult on site during construction. We will monitor place and finish techniques and make adjustments to both as needed increasing the overall app numbers. We guarantee results that produce up to 50% higher than conventional place of finished techniques.
