82 STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS 10 reasons to choose EGGER protect structural fl ooring W
ith housebuilders under pressure to deliver the 1.5 million new quality homes promised, and discerning home
buyers expecting only the very best from their investment, quality products and materials that you can trust are more important than ever.
WITH STRUCTURAL FLOORING BOARDS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ANY BUILD, HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR?
1. Tough and durable laminated surface Being installed early on in a build, structural fl ooring boards can serve a secondary function as a working platform for a variety of trades. But this must be balanced against the risk of potential damage to the fl ooring. EGGER Protect’s durable laminated surface
protects the chipboard core from any damage whilst the site is active, whether from heavy footfall or dropped tools. This is demonstrated through EGGER’s in-house laboratory testing, with a series of tests including Bending Strength Tests and Internal Bond Tests carried out on every batch of structural fl ooring boards. The enhanced durability extends throughout the building’s lifespan, providing long-term moisture resistance (such as from humidity and water spills) once homeowners move in to the property.
2. 100-day exposure rating If you’re installing structural fl ooring before a building is watertight, it’s essential you use a product that can be left exposed to the weather. Failure to do so could lead to the fl ooring becoming damaged or swelling and losing its structural integrity, causing costly delays. EGGER Protect’s laminated surface on both sides of the board protects against moisture penetration, allowing the boards to be left exposed to the elements for up to 100 days – as independently verifi ed by KIWA. This gives site teams more time and fl exibility, even when facing less than ideal weather conditions.
3. Reducing waste on site Waste is an unavoidable part of construction. However, there are certain products that can help reduce the amount of waste created on site, demonstrating an awareness of sustainability. Some structural fl ooring boards achieve site
durability and weather resistance through a peelable top layer that must be removed and disposed of before site handover. However, EGGER Protect features a thermally bonded surface on both sides of the board, which can be easily cleaned before handover. This saves on average over 4.8 kg of waste per plot going to landfi ll (based on an average of 44 boards per plot).
4. Low slip potential Safety on site is crucial, with slips and trips accounting for the largest cause of injuries within the UK construction industry. Most structural fl ooring boards on the market achieve a ‘Moderate’ slip rating (Pendulum Test Value of 25-35). Wet surfaces with a moderate potential require caution and
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potentially additional control measures, such as improved cleaning policies or the use of specialised footwear, to reduce the risk of slips.
EGGER remains the reliable manufacturer of a chipboard-based structural fl ooring board that is verifi ed as ‘Low Slip Potential even in wet conditions, in accordance with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidance. A Low Slip Potential (PTV 36+) means the chance of a slip or fall is drastically reduced.
5. High percentage of recycled content With a growing emphasis on material circularity, opting for fl ooring boards with a high volume of recycled wood content is an eff ective way to reduce the carbon footprint of your site. On average, EGGER Protect boards are manufactured from 55% recycled wood, 27% sawmill by-products (such as hackchips and sawdust) and 18% virgin industrial waste wood, facilitating material circularity. What’s more, once the board’s service life
has come to an end, it can be recycled using EGGER’s waste-wood recycling service, Timberpak.
6. Responsibly sourced raw timber When virgin timber is used, it’s essential that it is sourced from responsibly managed forests. This means supporting a balance of environmental, social and economic benefi ts, conserving biodiversity and ensuring that all harvested trees are replaced for future generations – it’s a sustaining cycle. At EGGER, raw wood is sourced from certifi ed,
well-managed forests within 150 km of EGGER’s UK plants.
7. Reliable ‘tongue and groove’ joints A quality product also requires a quality install. When it comes to ensuring a water-tight fi nish, tongue and groove systems can be
ideal. EGGER Protect features a diamond tip machined, tongue and groove profi le on all four sides, ensuring tight and consistent joints on site.
8. Easy to install With potentially hundreds of units on a new housing development, housebuilders need products that are quick and easy to install. EGGER structural fl ooring boards should be installed using a recommended installation method from the EGGER Advanced Fitting Guide and EGGER Joint & Joist Adhesive. This unique expanding adhesive is designed to foam out of board joints to further protect against moisture ingress.
9. Produced in the UK Managing multiple material supply chains can be complex. Opting for products manufactured here in the UK can be one way of alleviating this stress, ensuring a quicker and more reliable delivery, as well as reducing your site’s carbon footprint. Manufactured in the UK, EGGER Protect is readily available and stocked across the country.
10. Lifetime Guarantee In a competitive housing market, quality is everything, with homebuyers understandably wanting peace of mind. Reduce the likelihood of snags or call-backs by specifying building products that come with lifetime guarantees from the manufacturer. All EGGER structural fl ooring boards are
off ered with the EGGER Advanced Lifetime Guarantee, which covers the structural integrity of the fl ooring boards when correctly installed using EGGER Joint and Joist Adhesive and EGGER’s recommended installation methods.
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