Floorfoam Below Screed
For use as a resilient layer in separating floors
Description
Floorfoam is a closed cell extruded polyethylene foam available
in roll form. The closed cell nature of Floorfoam makes it
excellent at cushioning vibrations. It has been developed
specifically to comply with Building Regulation requirements for a
resilient layer in separating floors.
Floorfoam is suitable for use with either traditional or liquid
screed solutions and has been successfully tested with both.
Application
Floorfoam 5 used in conjunction with 25mm Polyfoam Floorboard
Standard or 25mm Rocksilk Acoustic Floor Slab can provide a
suitable PCT floor solution.
Floorfoam 10 has been developed to comply with the requirements
for a resilient layer below a screed in separating floors and has
been tested to provide Part E, PCT compliant floors with either
traditional or liquid screeds.
Acoustic Performance
The closed cell nature and resilience of Floorfoam makes it
excellent at cushioning vibrations.
- Excellent acoustic performance
- Good compression resistance
- Complies with Building Regulation requirements for a resilient
layer in separating floors
Standards
Floorfoam is manufactured in accordance with BSI Quality
Assurance Standard BS EN ISO 9001: 2008.
Environmental
Floorfoam is free from CFCs, HCFCs and any other material with
ozone depletion potential in its manufacture and content and
represents no known threat to the environment. Floorfoam is non
bio-degradable.
Handling and Storage
Floorfoam is easy to handle and non-irritant, no special
protective clothing is required when installing it.
Floorfoam is supplied in rolls in polythene packs, labelled with
identifying product and manufacturing data.
Ensure the rolls are not stored close to open flame or other
ignition source, also avoid volatile compounds and chemicals such
as solvents.
Where outside storage for extended periods is required cover
with opaque/light coloured sheeting.
Product Data
Floorfoam
| Thickness (mm) |
Width (mm) |
Length (m) |
Pieces per Pack |
Area per Pack
(m2) |
| 5 |
1200 |
93.75 |
1 |
112.5 |
| 10 |
1200 |
52.08 |
1 |
62.5 |
All dimensions are nominal