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Hello and welcome to the December issue of Tomorrow’s Contract Floors.


As we head towards Christmas, the freezing weather makes it tempting to hunker down and spend more time at home. It’s at this time of year, when many of us start to think about upgrading to underfloor heating (UFH). For the flooring contractor or specifier, however, there are many key considerations to bear in mind.


Some of the most common queries around UFH regard the types of system to install, flooring types and running costs not to mention the subfloor preparation productions to use. In our Underfloor Heating focus this month we feature advice from Cellecta’s national UFH manager Mark Crowsley as well as from F. Ball technical service officer Chris McQuade who between them should be able to clear up any of the questions you have and dispel some popular misconceptions too.


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Winter weather can also cause wet slippery floors, the leading cause of slips and falls explains Tim Hayes, specification & marketing manager at Quantum Flooring Accessories. In his article on page 30, Tim discusses how to select the correct entrance matting system to reduce injury and make valuable cost savings.


Also on the topic of health and safety, another conundrum faced by specifiers in the healthcare sector is that of where to use safety flooring. In our Public Sector feature, Mark Hoskins, specifications consultant at Altro, examines the key factors to take into account.


As this is the last issue of the year, I hope you have a happy and relaxing Christmas and a well-deserved break.


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