Design Buy Build Issue 23 2016 | Page 30

Leading the way in structural flooring solutions Time is money, it is said, and EGGER UK aims to save both for housebuilders. Floors that are quick and easy to install, cost-effective, have a lifetime guarantee and are environmentally friendly should be a no-brainer when it comes to housebuilders looking for structural flooring applications. And, according to manufacturer EGGER UK, that is exactly what it offers in its industryleading Advanced Structural Flooring System – suitable for masonry, offsite modular and timber-frame builds. The EGGER Advanced Structural Flooring System is a key innovation for the company, one of Europe’s leading woodbased panel manufacturers. The system is designed to save time, money and manpower on projects without compromising on quality. It is based on the EGGER portfolio of structural P5 grade flooring boards – EGGER P5, EGGER Peel Clean Xtra and EGGER Protect. Boards have enhanced moisture-resistant properties and are manufactured using sustainable raw materials on one of the most sophisticated production lines in Europe. A tongue and groove profile, created using unique diamond tipped tooling, gives stronger and tighter-fitting joints than the industry norm. Designed to reduce installation times and minimise squeaky floors, EGGER Peel Clean Xtra and EGGER Protect boards also reduce weather related stoppages as they can be fitted in light rain conditions and without the need for joint sealing tape when fixed with EGGER super-strong Joint & Joist D4 Adhesive. Dan Soulsby, EGGER category manager for building products, explains: “We strive to give our customers innovative solutions, exceptional product quality, value for money and complete peace of mind on every floor they lay. No other engineered chipboard flooring provides the same outstanding protection and structural properties or offers installers so many laying and fixing benefits. “Each product within the EGGER Advanced Structural Flooring System has been manufactured to the highest standard and, for added peace of mind, the lifetime guarantee reinforces our commitment to quality and belief in the products and system. 30 “Regardless of the size of the project, whether it’s a large-scale housing development, self-build, offsite or modular build, property conversion or home extension, it is our aim to be the indisputable first choice for anyone who wants absolute faith in their work when installing a structural chipboard floor.” The Advanced Structural Flooring System also features two innovative types of floor board which are specifically designed to add value, improve presentation, and enhance customer appeal. The first is EGGER Protect and the second is EGGER Peel Clean Xtra. EGGER Protect EGGER Protect is manufactured using an EGGER P5 flooring grade chipboard with a unique, weather resistant surface layer applied to the top and underside of the board. It has a hard-wearing anti-slip surface to provide additional foot holding in wet and dry conditions, which not only contributes significantly to site safety, it also creates an essential safe working platform for use in construction. EGGER Protect can be left exposed to the elements for up to 42 days during the build process and can even be laid during