THE growing use of resilient floorcoverings such as luxury vinyl tile (LVT) has emphasised the need for a much higher quality plywood than the general-purpose panels which have commonly been used in flooring applications. In order to achieve a fully compliant and reliable installation, a plywood panel needs to be carefully engineered to meet the specific demands required.
Following extensive technical consultation with relevant bodies, Hanson Plywood has developed a product which for the first time provides the industry with a fit-for-purpose and guaranteed plywood panel.
Manufactured to flooring industry standards as defined by BS 8203:2017- Plywood Annex A. SP101 Flooring Plywood is a fully reliable component for use in the subfloor base construction for all floorcoverings.
The supply and quality of general commercial hardwood plywood continues to be compromised by the acute short supply of legal and sustainable high-quality hardwood logs. Plywood is an integral component of the subfloor and its ability to perform is of paramount importance.
SP101 Flooring Plywood is developed specifically for the flooring industry and is manufactured with an acute attention to detail which underpins its performance and reliability. Strictly controlled and monitored production processes guarantee that SP101 provides the ultimate assurance for flooring applications.
Hanson Plywood were pleased to be involved in the technical consultation process initiated by the CFA which enabled the inclusion of a plywood specification reference within this standard.
This was seen as a significant development for the industry, as it now gives manufacturers and installers a clear reference on the specification of plywood that should be used for a successful and reliable installation.
Trained fitters that are working to BS 8203 now need to ensure they’re using the correct specification of plywood. Manufacturers of LVT, adhesives and all other allied products have acknowledged and welcomed this addition to BS 8203 standard.
Plywood which is BS 8203 compliant is naturally demonstrated at most floor-fitting training schools throughout the UK.
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