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Benefits
Installation
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- The full instructions for installation will be sent with the shipment and
any further questions can be answered over the phone or by fax/email. |
| Installers are recommended to use the methods and procedures
outlined in the Hardwood Flooring Manual published by the U.S. based National
Wood Flooring Association (NWFA). A copy can be obtained by calling their office
at (800) 848-8824. | | |
West
Cork Bamboo Flooring is supplied in fixed lengths, and packaged in cardboard boxes.
Like wood, bamboo has natural appearance variations requiring some over stock
allowance for on-site pre-selection, organising and cutting. Planks should be
laid out on the floor before installation to allow for visual selection. As with
all plank floors, careful selection and placement of joints, colour and grain
matched pieces will enhance the visual effect.
West Cork bamboo flooring
is installed using the same method flooring professionals use to install tongue
and groove hardwood Flooring products. It's recommended that you refer to the
Hardwood Flooring Manual produced by the NWFA before installing the bamboo flooring.
West Cork Bamboo flooring can be installed by using one of the three methods of
installation. For the best performance, West Cork recommends the nail down installation
method.
Flooring should be stored in an enclosed building that is well ventilated and
free of excess humidity. Permanent heat and humidity controls should be installed
and operating during and after installation. Remember, continual dry heat or
excessive moisture will change the manufacturers recommended moisture content
of the product, which may cause buckling or shrinking of the floor after it has
been installed. Bamboo should be stored in the room where it will be installed,
for at least three days before installation, to allow for moisture and temperature
adjustment. The temperature and humidity in the storage or acclimatisation room,
should be the same or close to the occupancy levels.
- Temperature Range: 55 to 75 degrees
- Humidity
Range: 35% To 50% (>15% difference between high and low)
- Run the interior climate controls for at least 48 hours to stabilise
the moisture conditions prior to storage and installation.
- Arrange to
deliver your flooring after the plastering and painting are completed and dried.
- Separate the boxes into small piles to optimise acclimatisation.
The subfloor must be within 4% moisture
content of the bamboo flooring before installing. The general contractor/owner must take the appropriate actions to
ensure that the subfloor is flat, clean, dry, sound and free of abrupt highs and
lows. High spots should be ground down and low spots should be filled in with
a proper levelling compound. Subfloor must be clean, dry, flat, and level, as
well the floor must be free of dirt, wax, oil, paint, curing agents and other
foreign material that would interfere with the flooring installation.
Warning:
The lack of moisture protection of the subflooring, before installation, can significantly
reduce the performance of the flooring.
- Level Tolerance-1/8" over 10 feet
- Recommended
levelling Compound-Cementeous type
- Moisture Level-< 3 lb/1000
ft./24 hours
Adequately
securing your subfloor is important. Good nailing or screwing prevents creeping
caused by shrinkage of lumber and will prevent floor squeaks. [top]
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