A new, updated code of practice for the design and installation of internal flooring has been published by Stone Federation Great Britain.
The code aims to be of value to architects, specifiers, commercial and domestic clients, designers, engineers and other professionals and is based on the key parts of several British Standards relevant to natural stone flooring.
It incorporates the latest European standards and sets out the principal factors involved when deciding to use natural stone flooring including stone selection, design, laying and protection and maintenance.
The federation’s chief executive Jane Buxey said: “We receive more enquiries about stone flooring than any other speciality and we believe this new guide will be invaluable in answering many of the most important questions on the subject.
“The guide clarifies the definition of tiles and slabs and follows the requirements of the Harmonised Product Standards in readiness for the introduction of CE Marking.
“This comes into effect in July 2013 and will bring transparency to the stone’s correct name and offer clients absolute certainty on the material provided.”
Within the guide are descriptions of various types of stone which follow the requirements of European classification and guidance on the selection of screeds with particular reference to proprietary screeds.
Also included is the latest guidance on underfloor heating, including operating temperatures.
Slip resistance is dealt with, including guidance on sloping floors and a section on cleaning, maintenance and production has been updated to incorporate the most recent guidance.
For more details and an order form see website www.stone-federationgb.org.uk or e-mail enquiries@stonefed.org.uk.
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