It is essential to isolate the skirting from the floor surface to prevent impact sound flanking transmission. The position of the partitions should be marked on the structural floor before commencing the floor installation to ensure satisfactory support is provided and that services are correctly positioned. If it is intended that services run under the Support Battens a deeper Resilient Cradle Support should be specified and adequate clearance provided beneath the Support Batten. Services should be kept at least 150mm away from walls to allow space for perimeter support Battens.

The Cradle Plate is designed to accept support Battens running in both directions where necessary to provide secure support for access panels. Areas of structural floor beneath each intended cradle position should be smooth, flat and level to facilitate ease of the batten installation. Datasheet ǀ Declaration of Performance - DoP ǀ BBA Certificate ǀ Installation Guide ǀ Certificates ǀ Brochure ǀ SPEC Sheet All joints and air paths between concrete units and at perimeter walls must be carefully and thoroughly grouted for effective performance of acoustic floors. Where the dryness of concrete can not be guaranteed it is recommended that a vapour barrier is installed (minimum 1000 gauge).

The standard 8mm Resilient Cradle Support will not allow for services to run underneath the Support Batten. The building must be weatherproof and all wet trades completely dried out before commencing installation of the flooring system.

Ensure that there is an expansion gap of at least 6mm between the edges of the flooring and at the perimeter walls. Our shims are available as square shims, horseshoe shims and rectangular shims. These can be used for various applications. Horseshoe shims can be used when installing glass, spacing and aligning tiles whilst other shim types can be used for squaring up cabinets, adjusting floorboards, levelling wobbly toilets and much more. Set out the Cradles and Support Battens around the perimeter of the room so that the Support Battens are approximately 50mm from perimeter walls. In acoustic systems ensure that gaps where services come through the flooring are sealed to prevent airborne sound leakage. BS 8201:2011 states that “it is reasonable to recommend that the concrete be considered dry when the relative humidity falls to 75% or less (when tested by use of a hygrometer).Lightweight timber or metal stud partitions with plasterboard linings may be constructed from the floating floor by forming a ladder frame structure. Treated floor meets with the New Build Robust Detail descriptive FFT2, typically within Robust Details E-FC-1, E-FS-1, E-FC-2 and E-FC-7. Acoustic Cradle system enables a concrete floor to meet the sound transmission standards of Approved Document E 2003 and subsequent amendments. When the skirting board is being fixed to the wall, lightly trap the Flanking Strip between the bottom of the skirting and the flooring panel and neatly trim off the excess. Components exposed to wet conditions such as ingress of rain or plumbing leaks should be discarded and replaced.

This system not only facilitates the incorporation of services but is also frequently specified with water based underfloor heating systems. Concrete ground level supported floors must have a damp proof membrane and screed complying with the appropriate Codes of Practice and Building Regulations. In areas where heavy loadings are anticipated, such as kitchens and bathrooms the Support Batten centres should be reduced to 300mm. No matter whether you choose a local installer or a national company, there’s a few tips to help you find the right installer for your home insulation improvements, such as asking for recommendations and making sure that they’re part of a certification scheme. This makes sure that they have the right skills and standards of workmanship to carry out the installation, and you can be sure that they know exactly what they are doing. 4 TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE BEST INSULATION INSTALLER 1. T hermal inspection picture in portfolio

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Storage heaters are considered to be an extraordinary loading and will require support direct from the sub-floor, independent of the flooring system.