Technical Catalogue Perfection in Parquet

Introduction
This catalogue will formally introduce to you the 14 totally unique Wood Floor Systems in which our Company specialises. We would encourage you to carefully read the section entitled “Product Range Described” from which you will derive a good appreciation of the typical uses and particular attributes, applicable to each of the systems detailed in this publication.

The entire presentation of this catalogue has been so arranged to facilitate the easiest reference to information relating to all aspects of specification, preliminary work or associated trade works that would normally be involved in the installation of any one of these Wood Floor Systems.

This catalogue contains many industry specific facts, and is designed to be used as an encyclopaedia for the Wood Floor Industry. Every effort has been made in compiling this catalogue to ensure that each system which you specify will become a “Hallmark in Feature Floors” to compliment your building.

They represent a Standard of Excellence which our Company proudly a broad range of very demanding clients. We take great pride and pleasure in placing this Technical Catalogue in your reference library and would encourage you to utilise our expertise in the Wood Floor Industry by discussing any of your project requirements with us.

Our emphasis is at all times to present you and your clients with outstanding design and performance in high quality Wood Floors. Floors that are designed to become distinctive land marks in modern architecture. We look forward to being of service.

Gerald Roger Swindale, Managing Director

I.S.O Standards
I.S.O. Australian Parquet Manufacturing Pty Ltd

Manufacture product in strict conformity with the requirements of Australian Standards as 1261/ 1262 – 1972 and International Standards I.S.O. 9000 Manufacturing Facilities Australia

Technical Credentials of our Directors
NWFAA
* President – National Wood Flooring Association of Australia * Chairman – Technical Committee NWFAA
T.F.F.A.N
* Past President – Timber Floor & Finishing Association of N.S.W.
H.I.A.
* Member of the Housing Industry Association
M.B.A
* Member of the Master Builders Association NSW
B.E.
* Member Builders Exchange * President Builders Exchange (3 years)
I.P.S.M.
* Member of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management
H.I.A
* Former Chairman HIA – PTFC
* Professional Timber Flooring Council (5 years)

* Member of the Executive Committee Technical
* Appointed Representative of Professional Timber Flooring Council on Australian Standards – Wood Flooring
* H.I.A. nominated Rep Australian Standards – Wood Flooring
Further Technical Credential information is available here.

History of Australian Parquet Industries
For over 53 years the Directors of Thrust Floors International Pty Ltd have specialised in the Design, Manufacture, Marketing and Installation of Parquet Specialised Wood Floor Systems, throughout Australia.

The company has had extensive experience in installing major works in every Australian State as well as major off shore contracts. For twenty (20) years the Chairman, Mr Gerry Swindale, owned and operated the George Hudson Parquetry Flooring Group throughout Australia, incorporating the following companies:

George Hudson Parquetry Manufacturers Pty Ltd
George Hudson Parquetry Sales Pty Ltd
George Hudson Parquetry Installations Pty Ltd
prior to their sale to the Adsteam Group.

Our Chairman, as Senior Director of the largest manufacturer of parquet in Australia, has largely been responsible for the widespread marketing, sale and installation of a very broad range of Parquet Specialty Wood Floor products and systems and has had a major influence on the trends in style and design of Wood Flooring in Australia.

Our Directors have been responsible for the Design and Marketing of new Wood Floor concepts and systems, which have been recognised by the awarding of the prestigious Australian Design Award.

Our Directors have been responsible for the design and establishment of various Patents and Intellectual Property in both Australia and Asia in the Wood Floor Industry.

Our Directors are regularly used as Consultant to Commonwealth and State Departments, Architects, Engineers and Acoustical Engineers and Interior Designers, in the design and formulation of specifications applicable to a wide range of specialised conditions.

Following the sale of the George Hudson Parquet Flooring Group, Mr Swindale established the following companies which he owns and operates.

Australian Parquet Industries Pty Ltd
Australian Parquet Manufacturing Pty Ltd
Thrust Floors International Pty Ltd
Mr Swindale is Chairman and Managing Director of the above companies.

During the past 53 years Mr Swindale has been responsible for the design, manufacture, sale and/or installation of a great majority of the Parquet and Speciality Wood Floors installed in prime Public Buildings in all States and Territories in Australia.

Mr Swindale established the “Air-Thrust”Pneumatic Sports Hall Flooring System in Australia and Asia and has been personally responsible for the installation of over 850 major sporting installations including the National Stadium – Canberra.

Mr Swindale has effected major installations works in both Asia and the Middle East.

Mr Swindale is the author and publisher of the 100 page Architectural Technical Catalogue entitled:

“Perfection in Parquet”

widely used throughout Australia New Zealand as the authority of the Parquet Specialty Wood Floor Industry.

This publication is also used by key Engineers, Designers, Architects and other specifiers in other parts of the world.

Product Range – Described
Parquet is available in many varied forms to meet a broad range of practical and aesthetic design requirements. Various forms of parquet can be chosen for use in conjunction with, any one of a wide range of hardwood timber floor “Systems” to meet specific project requirements. Listed below is a summary of our range of Wood Floor Systems each purpose designed to meet specific flooring needs.

Total Bond Mosaic Parquet
Perfection Wood Block Parquet
Perfection Wood Block Parquet T G End Matched
End Grain Industrial Wood Block Parquet
Embossed Parquet – Mosaic
Embossed Parquet – Wood Block
“Air-Thrust” Floors – “Cushion-Of- Air “Pneumatic Sports Hall Flooring
“Air-Thrust” Floors – “Cushion-Of- Air ” Pneumatic Squash Court Floors
“Air-Thrust” Floors – “Cushion-Of- Air ” Pneumatic Ballroom Flooring
“Air-Thrust” Floors – “Cushion-Of- Air ” Acoustical Flooring System
Anchor-Loc – Hi-Point-Load Structural Sheet Sub-Floor System
Pre-Plank – Pre-finished “Acoustical” Plank Flooring
Custom Classic – Panel Floor Construction
Aristocrat – Designer Range of “Hand-Made” Sculptured Floors
Index
“Total Bond” Mosaic Timber Parquet
“Total-Bond” Mosaic Timber Parquet – Patterns Designs
“Perfection” Block Parquet – Side Grain, Square Milled
“Perfection” Block Parquet- Patterns Designs
“Perfection” Block Parquet – Side Grain, Tongue Grooved, End Matched
“End Grain” Industrial Wood Block Parquet
“Embossed Parquet” – Mosaic Timber Parquet
“Embossed Parquet” – Wood Block
“Air-Thrust” Floor” – “Cushion-Of-Air” Pneumatic Sports Hall Flooring
“Air-Thrust” Floor” – “Cushion-Of-Air” Pneumatic Squash Court Flooring
“Air-Thrust” Floor” – “Cushion-Of-Air” Pneumatic
Anchor-Loc – Hi-Point Load Structural Sheet Sub-Flooring System
“Pre-Plank – Pre-finished Plank Flooring
“Custom Classic” – Panel Floor Construction
“Aristocrat” Designer Range of “Hand-Made” Sculptured Floors
What Product To Use Where –

Photographs – Typical Mosaic Parquet Installations

What Product To Use Where – “Perfection” Side Grain, Square Milled Block Parquet

Photographs – Typical Block Parquet Installations

What Product To Use Where – “End Grain” “Perfection” Block Parquet Enclosure “Perfection In Parquetry Flooring” Brochure

What Product To Use Where -“Embossed Rustic” Parquet

Photographs

Typical “Embossed Rustic” Parquet Installations Enclosure “Embossed Rustic” Parquet Brochure

What Product To Use Where “Air-Thrust” Floors” Pneumatic “Cushion-Of-Air” Flooring Construction

Photographs

Index
Sprung Ballroom Flooring.

“Air-Thrust” Floor – “Cushion-Of-Air” Acoustical Flooring System accompanying acoustical report by Louis A. Challis Associates Pty Ltd ” Typical “Air-Thrust” Floors Pneumatic “Cushion-of-Air” floor installations Enclosures”Air-Thrust” Pneumatic Sports Floor” Brochure “Air-Thrust” Pneumatic Squash Court Brochure What Product To Use Where – Covering”Anchor-Loc” – Hi-Point-Load Structural Sheet Sub Flooring “Preplank” Prefinsihed Plank Flooring

Preliminary Specification Clauses
“Check List” Of Comprehensive Clauses Standards – Australian/ International 126.01-1260.2 1997

Specification Clauses –
“Total-Bond” Mosaic Parquet “Total-Bond” Mosaic Parquet – Notes “Perfection” Block Parquet – Side Grain, Square Milled “Perfection” Block Parquet – Notes “Perfection” Block Parquet – Side Grain, Tongue Grooved, End Matched “Perfection” Block Parquet – Side Grain, Tongue Grooved, End Matched, Wood Block – Notes “End Grain” Industrial Wood Block Parquet “End Grain” – Notes “Embossed Parquet” Mosaic Parquet “Embossed Parquet” Block Parquet “Thrust Floors” Cushion-Of-Air Pneumatic Sports Hall Floor Typical Skirting and Threshold Details “Air-Thrust” Floors Cushion-Of-Air Pneumatic Squash Court Floor “Air-Thrust” Floors Cushion-Of-Air Pneumatic Squash Court Floor Typical Venting Detail for Squash Court Wall and Doorway Treatment “Air-Thrust” Floors Cushion-of-Air Pneumatic Sprung Ballroom Floor “Air-Thrust” Floors Cushion-of-Air Pneumatic Sprung Ballroom Floor Typical Threshold Detail “Air-Thrust” Floors Cushion-of-Air Acoustical Flooring System “Anchor-Loc” Hi-Point-Load Structural Sheet Sub-Floor System “Pre-Plank” Prefinished Acoustical Plank Floor “Custom Classic” Panel Floor Construction “Aristocrat” Designer Range Of Sculptured Floors

Sub-Floor Requirements
Differing types of sub-floors Trowelable underlays Timber Sub-floor Preparation – Concrete/ Timber/ Plywood/ Particle Board/ Magnesite Inspection Testing of Sub-Floors Moisture Testing Equipment – Concrete and/or magnesite sub-floors Acid Etching Heated Sub-Floors

Adhesives
Timber Species – and their particular attributes Where you should use Parquet – and Why

Domestically Commercially Industrially

Floor Finishes – Types, Details and Comments Maintenance

The Do’s and Do Nots “Embossed Rustic” Parquet “Thrust Floor” Pneumatic Sports Floors “Thrust Floor” Ballrooms

Ancillary Products

Floor Protectors Electrostatic Dust Control Mops Electrostatic Dust Control Mats

Scheduling information for various types of Wood Floors

Warranties Line Markings

What product to use Where

“Total-Bond” Mosaic

Domestic
Mosaic parquet is very suitable for use in the indoor areas of both domestic and commercial buildings alike.

The extensive range of patterns and designs in “Total Bond” Mosaic allows the client/specifier to select a specie of timber and a chosen pattern to suit any mood. “Feature strips” and/or “Feature Borders” may also be introduced to suit individual taste and as a complement to any the decor.

In domestic homes, Mosaic Parquet with regular care and maintenance, will last very many years, if not the life of the home. Being of solid natural timber, Parquet is not suitable for external use nor for use in wet areas such as bathrooms or laundries. However, there is not a home that should not have, a Parquet Floor!

Commercial
Commercially, “Total Bond” Wood Mosaic opens an almost limitless range of possibilities for use.

It is ideal for Shopping Centres, Dance Floors, Motor Vehicle and similar Showrooms, Offices, Shops, Schools, Colleges, Play Centres, Child Minding, Handicapped Children’s Areas, Banks, Theatres, Restaurants and Universities. It is of course the playing surface for our range of “AIR-THRUST” Pneumatic Sports Hall Floor Systems.

“Total Bond” Wood Mosaic can be treated with a wide range of surface finishes which provide minimum maintenanceand exceptional longevity. When used commercially, it is wise to install mat wells, fitted with Electrostatic Dust Control Mats immediately inside external doorways. This simple precaution prevents mud and slush being walked into the building and onto parquet, treatment which does not enhance the appearance of any floor. The inclusion of these sometimes “insignificant” items does much to provide facilities that are “well designed” to cater for years of wear and tear, minimum maintenance and retain handsome natural beauty.

Special Thicknesses
While “Total Bond” Mosaic is produced in a standard 9 mm thickness, 19mm is also available for use in Shopping Malls, Motor Showrooms or other specialist applications.

What product to use Where

Mosaic

What product to use Where

”Perfection” – Side Grain, Square MilledWood Block Parquet

Wood Block Parquet is the more “traditional” form of the product. As such, each block is individually laid into the floor, making each floor matrix a completely Hand Crafted Installation. Advancement in adhesive technology allows this product to be installed without the need of interlocking tongues and grooves, giving greatly increased wear life to the floor. The 19 mm thickness of this product provides for lifetime wear of this floor in Domestic and Light Commercial applications.

Domestically

Domestically, it enables the client to select patterns and designs which are limited only by one’s own imagination. “Feature Border” work is often a hallmark in Wood Block Installations, which sets these floors apart from any other as being creatively Distinctive, Elegant, Natural and a reflection of one’s Personal taste. Wood Block Flooring allows one to create highly distinctive Feature Flooring that may be “quiet and subtle” or “bright and vibrant”, according to your selection of timbers and patterns. You may create what you will, but you will still retain the handsome, natural charm that only Wood – Natural, Beautiful, Earthy Wood can impart.

Commercially

Commercially, “Perfection” Wood Block is especially suitable for use in Clubs, Hotels, Civic Centres, Town Halls, Hospitals, Banks, Libraries, Theatres, Restaurants, Universities, Recording Studios and Churches.

Many of the World’s great hotels feature Wood Block flooring in Reception areas, Ballroom and Dance Floors. span style=font-size: medium;span lang=font-family: Times New Roman;en-AUen-AUThe 19mm thickness of this product makes it extremely stable and long wearing, qualities which are important when considering the use that some of these floors are to withstand. The handsome, natural character of the product does much to create atmosphere. It’s thickness is consistent with that of carpet and under felt to ensure consistent levels.

Wood Block is exceptionally well suited for Light Industrial use in Clothing Factories, Light Engineering Works, Motor Vehicle and other Showrooms. It is particularly well suited for use in Schools and Colleges, Offices, Shops and Shopping Malls. As with all our products “Perfection” Wood Block can be treated with a wide range of surface finishes that will provide for minimum maintenanceand long life.

“Perfection” – Side Grain, Tongue & Grooved, End Matched, Wood Block Parquet

“Perfection”Side Grain, Tongue & Grooved, End Matched, Wood Block Parquet flooring can be used anywhere that Square Milled material would otherwise be used.

The basic difference between Tongue and Grooved End Matched material and its Square Milled counterpart, is that the former has been used for centuries by installation with Hot Bituminous Mastic, prior to the advent of more sophisticated adhesives. Sections of the European market still prefer Tongue & Grooved product.

Due to the fact that bleeding of the bitumen would occur if a Tongue and Groove were not used, this product must necessarily have its interlocking method of connection. This system of flooring, however, has benefits to offer over and above the Square Milled Design.

Firstly, extensive research by experts in the field has described this system as the most preferred form of flooring for Electrical Workshops, Schools of Electrical Engineering, County Council Workshops, Welding Bays and areas throughout industry where high voltage electric tools and machineryare being used.

The thermal insulation as well as the electrical insulation of

a) The bed of Bituminous Mastic and

b) The solid timber Wood Block, provides a high degree of safety in areas where “mistakes can be fatal”.

What product to use – Where

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End Grain “Perfection ”

– Wood Block Parquetry Decoratively

End Grain may be used decoratively wherever one wants to create an environment that projects boldness and strength. End Grain definitely establishes that “air of distinction”. Even to the uninitiated, End Grain Wood Block is a superbly handsome creation. The warmth and depth of this product really has to be seen to be appreciated.

Whether in your home or in the foyer of the Hilton – end grain wood block will create an outstanding impression with your associates and silently portrays the character of a discerning choice.

Industrially

“End Grain”- Heavy Duty Wood Blockflooring may be used wherever machines, equipment and/or manufacturing processes damage the floor, or where extreme traffic is encountered.

This product is meant to take heaps of abuse. From Government Printing Offices to bulldozer/heavy machinery manufacturers, oils, grease and heavy equipment can subject this style of floor to extreme abuse.

Of prime importance is the fact that the “End Grain” of the product shows almost negligible wear, even after years and years of traffic weighing many tons. This fact is important for more reasons that might be obvious.

Those who have ever seen a factory or warehouse with heavy forklift or pallet truck movement know just how much concrete and similar floors wear (even when supposedly “treated” or “coated”. It is however, grit and concrete dust that plays such havoc with the working parts of tremendously expensive machines. The result of such wear can be devastating.

What’s more the operating costs of the business, the all-up cost of replacing parts and the down-time on production machines is enormous. The utilisation of this style of heavy duty Wood Block provides excellent traction, excellent absorption of oils, grease, inks and dirt, and where sever damage occurs to a block, it is a simple matter to remove and replace same.

By comparison with an “End Grain” Wood Block Floor, a concrete floor given severe punishment can soon look like the surface of the moon with grit, dust and missing sections of concrete being picked up by traffic and transferred to the working parts of valuable machinery.

Why select – Parquet?
The warmth and natural beauty of our wide range of prized Australian and selected South Pacific hardwood timbers can be used to compliment any decor whilst adding that noble touch of luxury to your living.

You can completely transform any room in your home to a room of function and great beauty to the admiration of all your friends – simply by installing one of our hand crafted floors.

You may wish to create a rugged Spanish atmosphere among timber beams, exposed brickwork and metal work or just present the quiet evidence of distinctive taste in conservative living. Lovers of fine music will appreciate the added advantage of Parquet for its outstanding acousticqualities. Incorporate inlaid feature strips or intricate border patterns to achieve that “air-of-distinction” in one’s interior design.

All Australian Parquet Industries Products are installed by our own highly skilled craftsmen and are available in numerous designs and patterns in an extraordinary range of timber species to suit any decorator or architectural requirement.

Mosaic

* Standard Woodweave * Haddon Hall * Gothic * Parallel Finger * Checkerboard * Brickbond * Herringbone * Domino * Damo * Moella

Range Of Timber Species

* Kempas * Nyatoh * Merbau * Keruing * Kembang * Balau * White Tulip Oak * Hevea * Silvertop Stringy Bark * Blackbutt * Tallowwood * European Oak * American Oak * Iron Bark * Cypress * Queensland Spotted Gum * Victorian Mountain Ash * Jarrah * Karri * Tasmanian Oak * Blue Gum * European Birch * European Beech * Canadian Maple * Killarney Ash

Block

* Brickbond * Herringbone * Jefferson * Antoinette * Woodweave (Square On Square) * Basketweave * Checkerboard * Haddon Hall * Abbott * Ashlar * Tuscany

Specifications

Australian Parquet Industries “Total Bond” Mosaic, “Perfection” Block and End Grain “Perfection” Block parquetry is highly suitable for use over concrete, timber, particle board, magnesite and Hardboard Sub-Floors“Total Bond” Mosaic Parquet

Warranty

Installations of “Total Bond Mosaic” or “Perfection” Block Parquet carried out by Australian Parquet Industriesare fully guaranteed against any defects of material and/or workmanship for a period of Ten (10) years. A.P.M. shall be responsible for inspecting the surface prior to installation to ensure that the sub base is a suitable finish on which to lay parquetry.

What Product To Use Where

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“Embossed Parquet”

Mosaic and Block

“Embossed Parquet” should be used in any area where a HI-TRACTION Work Floor is required around machinery. The product is typically being used by Schools and Colleges in the wood Work, Metal Work and Craft Areas of these buildings. The product is ideal for use in both office and workshop areas of small engineering works where people can walk their dirty, greasy boots all over the product, without care. The floor does provide very good thermal insulation in addition to being well suited for the use of electric tools. It is important to recognise that, “Embossed Parquet” is not designed as a floor of beauty, but as a practical work floor and for its safety attributes. With all that however, creative people have used the product to establish an environment that projects that rustic or old world charm, in restaurants, galleries and the like.

What product to use – Where ?

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“Air-Thrust” “Cushion-Of-Air ” Pneumatic Flooring Construction

Simply stated, “Air-Thrust” should be used whenever and wherever one requires a Sprung Floor.

“Air-Thrust”Floorsare, in our opinion, the simplest, the most unique form of Sprung FloorConstruction in the world to-day and it includes every possible safeguard that can be built into any type of wood floor system.

WARRANTY

Every “Air-Thrust” installation is backed by our unique Ten (10) Year Warranty

The outstanding world wide reputation of the “Air-Thrust” System allows it to uniquely stand alone as the finest wood floor system for the following range of specialised and multi-purpose facilities.

Remember, all this in just 38mm overall height-gain.

* Sporting Stadiums * Indoor Hockey * Carpet Bowls * Multi-Purpose Halls * Gymnasium * Judo * Basketball Courts * Theatres * Jujitsu * Volley Ball Courts * Roller Skating * Martial Rinks Arts * Badminton Courts * Ballrooms * Karate * Netball Courts * Dance Floors * Weightlifting * Squash Courts * Schools Of Ballet Gyms * Table Tennis Courts * Recording Studios * Stage Construction * Restaurants The “Air-Thrust”- “Cushion-of-Air” should be used wherever any application introduces a problem of Impact Sound, Air-Bourne and / orReverberation.

What product to use – Where ?

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“Anchor-Loc” Hi-Point-Load, Structural Sheet Sub-Floor

This System should be used only when existing sub-floors need up-grading to produce either a structurally sound or suitably “key-able” surface. The System is most often used to provide different facilities in existing structures. While the sub-floor itself can be used as a finished floor, this is not intended, and the life of the top veneer of plywood would be limited.

“Pre-Plank” Parquet – Pre-finished Plank Parquet

“Pre-Plank”Parquet – Pre-finished Parquet Floorsis primarily designed for Domestic Installation and/or Shopping Centre Fit outs for areas where one wishes to create that unusual and decorative feature floor in longer strips of timber, with very rapid installation times. Preplank offers a fine selection of beautiful and exotic timber species that have been ingeniously engineered to provide a structurally stable floor for use in overcoming “problem” situations. Preplank has outstanding advantages for rapid fit out work in air conditioned high rise and shopping centre developments.

“Prepark” Pre-finished Parquet

“Prepark” Pre-finished Parquet is suitable for use wherever “Total Bond” Wood Mosaic Parquet is used.

“Plank” Parquet – Pre-finished Plank Flooring

“Plank” Parquet – Pre-finished Plank Flooring is primarily designed for Domestic Installation or for areas where one wishes to create that unusual and decorative feature floor in longer strips of timber.

Specification Clauses

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“Total Bond” Wood Mosaic Parquetry Flooring

Notes

Not all species are manufactured and held as “stock lines” and contracts for the supply and installation should be let to the Nominated Sub-Contractor as soon as the building project is assigned to the Head Contractor to enable sufficient time for the preparation of materials. This clause becomes essential when using special size Block Parquetry to allow for sufficient drying of the timber.

Feature Strips

After completion of Parquet installation expansion joints shall be covered by the fitting of specified skirting’s scribed and fixed to perimeter walls by others.

Expansion Jointing Methods

a) SKIRTINGS

At the perimeter of walls, allow a minimum of 12mm expansion void which is covered by the fitting of a 19 mm thick skirting to “frame’ the room.

b) SCOTIA MOULD / FILLET MOULD

At the perimeter of walls, allow a minimum of 12mm expansion joint, then supply and fix a 17mm Scotia Mould to existing skirtings or Neatly fix Fillet Mould to edge of parquetry with panel pins to allow for expansion.

c) Neat Cutting to Cork

At the perimeter of walls and vertical surfaces (columns etc.) allow to supply and fix a 12 mm “Grelm F” Cork Expansion Joint.

Note : Cork expansion joints do not provide for as much movement to the full perimeter as does an expansion void, and therefore a void covered by skirting etc. is always the most technically competent manner of providing for due expansion.

Specification Clauses

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“Perfection” Block Parquet

Side Grain – Square Milled – Wood Block

Notes

Block Sizes

The dimensional size of this square milled block (generally 260 x 65 x 19mm or 400 x 80 x 19mm) have been developed over many years of careful experimentation and have proven to be extremely stable and capable of withstanding quite severe heavy traffic without effect. The depth of thickness of this block may be altered at any time to meet the specific requirements of particularly heavy traffic projects. (This block design may be manufactured up to 50mm in thickness.)

Please Note

Not all species are manufactured and held as “stock lines” and a contract for the supply and installation must be let to the Nominated Sub-Contractor as soon as the building project is assigned to the Head Contractor, to enable sufficient time for the preparation of material. This clause becomes essential when using special size Block Parquetry to allow for sufficient drying of the timber.

Expansion Jointing Methods

b) SKIRTINGS

At the perimeter of walls, allow a minimum of 12mm expansion void which is covered by the fitting of a 19 mm thick skirting to “frame’ the room.

b) SCOTIA MOULD / FILLET MOULD

At the perimeter of walls, allow a minimum of 12mm expansion joint, then supply and fix a 17mm Scotia Mould to existing skirtings or Neatly fix Fillet Mould to edge of parquetry with panel pins to allow for expansion.

c) Neat Cutting to Cork

At the perimeter of walls and vertical surfaces (columns etc.) allow to supply and fix a 12 mm “Grelm F” Cork Expansion Joint.

Note : Cork expansion joints do not provide for as much movement to the full perimeter as does an expansion void, and therefore a void covered by skirting etc. is always the most technically competent manner of providing for due expansion.

Specification Clauses

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“Perfection” Block Parquet

Side Grain – Tongue & Grooved End Matched – Wood Block (318mm x 64mm x 19mm thick) 1. Parquetry flooring shall be supplied and securely fixed be and is to be “Perfection” Select Grade, kiln dried, 318 mm x 64 mm x 21 mm tongue & Grooved, End Matched, Side Grain, Wood Block Parquetry Flooring to a level, clean and dry steel trowel-led concrete sub-floor, utilising a 3mm spread of 80/100 bituminous mastic used hot. Alternatively, site requirements may dictate the use of alternative adhesives and advice should be sought from our technical department.

1. On completion of laying, fine sand and fill. Then thoroughly seal the floor by applying two (2) full coats of an approved Timber specie will be …………………..nominated specie.

1. Sub-floor requirements shall conform with Section 3 Australian Standards 1261 and 1262 – 1972 Wood Mosaic Parquet Flooring.

(a) Concrete sub-floors – steel trowel-led concrete as per Section 3.1 (b) Timber sub-floors – as per Section 3.2. 1. The Specialist Flooring Contractor shall be responsible for inspecting the sub-floor to installation to ensure that the sub-base is a suitable finish on which to lay parquetry and any remedial work which may be necessary to meet the requirements of the code shall be the responsibility of the Main Contractor. The Nominated Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for the carrying out of moisture testing of the concrete sub-floor prior to the installation of parquetry, to ensure that the moisture content is suitable for the laying of parquetry.

1. All work carried out by this trade must conform with Australian Standards 1261 and 1262 – 1972 Wood Mosaic Parquet Flooring.

“Perfection” Tongue And Grooved, End Matched, Side Grain, Wood Block Parquetry may be laid in any of the following designs:

* Brickbond * Basketweave * Woodweave * Haddon Hall (Square on Square) * Herringbone * Abbott * Ashlar * Antoinette * Tuscany

Specification Clauses

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“Perfection” Block Parquet

Side Grain – Tongue And Grooved – End Matched Wood Block

Notes

Block Size

The dimensional size of this tongue and grooved wood block (generally 318 x 64 x 19mm) has been developed over many years of careful experimentation and has been proved to be extremely stable and capable of withstanding quite severe heavy traffic without effect. The depth of thickness of this block may be altered at any time to meet the specific requirements of particularly heavy traffic projects. (This block design may be manufactured up to 50mm in thickness).

Please Note

Not all species are manufactured and held as “stock lines” and a contract for the supply and installation must be let to the Nominated Sub-Contractor as soon as the building project is assigned to the Head Contractor, to enable sufficient time for the preparation of material. This clause becomes essential when using special size Block Parquetry to allow for sufficient drying of the timber. After completion of Parquet installation expansion joints shall be covered by the fitting of specified skirting’s scribed and fixed to perimeter walls by others.

Expansion Jointing Methods

c) SKIRTINGS

At the perimeter of walls, allow a minimum of 12mm expansion void which is covered by the fitting of a 19 mm thick skirting to “frame’ the room.

b) SCOTIA MOULD / FILLET MOULD

At the perimeter of walls, allow a minimum of 12mm expansion joint, then supply and fix a 17mm Scotia Mould to existing skirtings or Neatly fix Fillet Mould to edge of parquetry with panel pins to allow for expansion.

c) Neat Cutting to Cork

At the perimeter of walls and vertical surfaces (columns etc) allow to supply and fix a 12 mm “Grelm F” Cork Expansion Joint.

Note : Cork expansion joints do not provide for as much movement to the full perimeter as does an expansion void, and therefore a void covered by skirting etc is always the most technically competent manner of providing for due expansion.

Specification Clauses

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“End Grain” “Perfection” Woodblock Parquet 1. Parquetry flooring shall be supplied and securely fixe/spand by and is to be 38 mm x 22 mm (nominal size)”Perfection” select grade, kiln dried, “END-GRAIN” Block Parquetry Flooring, to a level, clean and dry steel trowel-led concrete sub-floor, utilising approximately a 3mm spread of good road-making quality bitumen mastic, used hot. Bitumen mastic is to have an 80-100 penetration. Alternatively, site requirements may dictate the use of alternative adhesives and discussion and advice should be south from our technical department.

2. On completion of laying, fine sand and fill, then thoroughly seal the floor by applying two (2) full coats of an approved timber sealer to thoroughly seal the end grain, then wax polish to a gloss finish, with an approved spirit based was polish. Timber specie shall be……. nominated specie Product Thickness shall be …………………..

3. Sub-floor requirements shall generally confirm with Section 3 Australian Standards 1261 and 1262 – 1972 Wood Mosaic Parquet Flooring. Sub-floor tolerances however, shall be to a maximum overall tolerance of plainness and levelness of 3 mm in 3 metres and 1 mm in 150 mm as measured beneath a straight edge. (A) Concrete sub-floors – steel trowel-led concrete as per Section 3.1 (B) Timber sub-floors – as per Section 3.2.

4. The Specialist Flooring Contractor shall be responsible for inspecting the sub-floor prior to installation to ensure that the sub-base is a suitable finish on which to lay parquetry and any remedial work which may be necessary to meet the specified requirements shall be the responsibility of the Main Contractor.

5. Carrying out of moisture testing of the concrete sub-floor prior to the installation of parquetry to ensure that the moisture content is suitable for the laying of parquetry shall be the responsibility of the Nominated Sub-Contractor.

6. All work carried out by this trade must conform with Australian Standards 1261 and 1262 – 1972 Wood Mosaic Parquet Flooring.

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“End Grain” “Perfection” Wood Block Parquet

The dimensional size of “Perfection” End Grain Block may be varied to suit your individual requirements. However, certain species are best laid in some of the following larger size blocks.

50 mm x 25 mm Section from 19 mm to 50 mm thick 75 mm x 50 mm Section up to 50 mm thick 100 mm x 50 mm Section up to 50 mm 150 mm x 75 mm Section up to 150 mm thick

Please Note

Not all species are manufactured and held as “stock lines” and it is essential that contracts for “supply and installation” must be let to the Nominated Sub-Contractor as soon as the building project is assigned to the Head Contractor, to enable sufficient time for the preparation of these materials. (This clause is essential when using special size Block Parquetry to allow for sufficient drying of the timber.)

Note

“End Grain” Wood Block Parquetry is sometimes suited to the use of epoxy adhesives, especially when used with the smaller sectional sized blocks, in highly prestigious areas, and specific advice should be sought on adhesives for individual projects to establish the most superb result for particular circumstances. The thickness of this block flooring may be altered at any time to meet specific requirements, such as the entrance foyers and multi-storey buildings in lieu of marble, quarry tiles, etc., or Heavy Industrial Projects, where exceptional durability under heavy wear conditions is required. After completion of Parquet installation expansion joints shall be covered by the fitting of specified skirtings scribed and fixed to perimeter walls by others.

Expansion Jointing

Neat Cutting or Cork

At the perimeter of walls, allow to supply and fix 19mm x (the thickness of Parquetry) “Grelm F” Cork Expansion Joint and neatly cut the Parquetry to finish parallel with the cork to form a tidy flush joint.

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“Embossed Parquet”

Wood Mosaic 1. The sub-floor requirements for the installation of A.P.M’S. “Embossed Parquet” shall be to a maximum overall tolerance of plainness and levelness of 3mm in 3 metres and 1mm in 150mm as measured beneath a straight edge.

2. Parquet flooring shall be supplied and fixed by and is to be “Embossed Parquet” Wood Mosaic, fixed to a level, clean and dry steel trowel-led concrete sub-floor utilising their specially formulated EP303 adhesive. The timber specie shall be ………………………………………….. The Parquet thickness shall be … 9mm ……

3. Care shall be taken in the installation of the floor to ensure that fingers do not cock up objectionably (which would normally be due to some rubbish left on the sub-floor causing the finger to be proud.)

4. The corners of any fingers which do remain objectionably proud after the installation shall be pared back with a chisel so that they do not protrude more than the surrounding floor.

5. Seven days after the floor has been laid it shall be mopped over using a lambs wool applicator with a solution of 50% Linseed Oil, 50% Mineral Turpentine and one pint of Terebene to a gallon of that mixture, and rubbed very well into the timber.

6. Two hours after application of the first coat of oil and Mineral Turpentine a second coat shall be applied and rubbed well into the timber in the same manner as the first coat. Both the first and second applications of oil shall be applied at the rate of approximately 50-65 m2 per 5 litres of mixture.

7. The Head Contractor must ensure that the newly installed floor is kept free from all traffic until the floor has been oil finished and then 48 hours thereafter, to allow the oil to penetrate the timber and dry.

8. Care must be taken during the installation of the floor to ensure that all fingers are well bedded in the adhesive, but care must also be exercised to ensure that the surface of the product face is kept free from adhesive and all dirt, dust and marks (including rubber mallet marks) until after application of the oil and Mineral Turpentine mixture and until the surface coating has thoroughly dried.

9. Expansion Jointing – Skirting After completion of Parquet installation, expansion joints shall be covered by the fitting of specified skirtings scribed and fixed to perimeter walls by others.

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“Embossed Parquet”

Wood Block 1. The sub-floor requirements for the installation of A.P.M. “Embossed Block Parquet” shall be to a maximum overall tolerance of plainness and levelness of 3 mm in 3 metres and 1 mm in 150 mm as measured beneath a straight edge.

2. A.P.M’s “Embossed Parquet” Wood Block shall be installed in the same manner as API’s “Perfection” Wood Block Parquet, but must be installed utilising only EP303 adhesive.

3. Parquetry flooring shall be supplied and fixed be is to be “embossed Rustic Parquet” – Wood Block, fixed to a level, clean and dry steel trowelled concrete sub-floor utilising their specially formulated EP303 adhesive. The parquet thickness shall be …… 19 mm.

4. Care shall be taken in the installation of the floor to ensure that blocks do not cock up objectionably (which would normally be due to some rubbish left on the sub-floor causing the block to be proud.)

5. The corners of any fingers which do remain objectionably proud after the installation shall be pared back with a chisel so that they do not protrude more than the surrounding floor.

6. Seven days after the floor has been laid it shall be mopped over using a lambs wool applicator with a solution of 50% Linseed Oil, 50% Mineral Turpentine and one pint of Terebine to a gallon of that mixture, and rubbed very well into the timber.

7. Two hours after application of the first coat of oil and Mineral Turpentine a second coat shall be applied and rubbed well into the timber in the same manner as the first coat. Both the first and second applications of oil shall be applied at the rate of approximately 50-65 m2 per 5 litres of mixture. The Head Contractor must ensure that the newly installed floor is kept free from all traffic until the floor has been oil finished and then 48 hours thereafter, to allow the oil to penetrate the timber and dry.

8. Care must be taken during the installation of the floor to ensure that all fingers are well bedded in the adhesive, but care must also be exercised to ensure that the surface of the product face is kept free from adhesive and all dirt, dust and marks (including rubber mallet marks) until after application of the oil and Mineral Turpentine mixture.

9. Expansion Jointing – Skirting

At the perimeter of walls allow to form a 12 mm Expansion Void to be covered by skirtings.

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“Air-Thrust” Pneumatic Sports Hall Flooring 1. Sports Hall Flooring shall be “Air-Thrust” Pneumatic Sports Hall Flooring as supplied and installed by the Specialist Flooring Contractor.

2. Prior to the commencement of laying, the Nominated Sub-Contractor shall inspect the sub-floor over which the “Air-Thrust” is to be laid and shall advise in writing his acceptance of the sub-base.

3. It shall be the responsibility of the Head Contractor to ensure that the sub-floor conforms to the requirements of the Flooring Contractor and is within the tolerance of 3mm in 3 meters and 1 mm in 150 mm as measured beneath a straight edge. The “Air-Thrust” Floors Cushion-Of-Air Pneumatic System shall include the System’s own secondary vapour proof barrier which shall be a continuous layer of .006 polythene film which shall be lapped and carefully taped at all joints.

4. The construction of the floor will incorporate two layers of 12 mm thick, 5 ply, waterproof exterior grade, structural plywood, each laid brick-bond contra directional to each other.

5. The “Air-Thrust” Floor System shall be adhesive glued and power nailed together with special fasteners in strictest conformity with the Flooring Specialist’s printed literature covering the installation of “Air-Thrust” Pneumatic Flooring.

6. The “Air-Thrust” Pneumatic Floor shall be installed using only genuine “Aircell” Pure Natural Rubber Pads to form the continuous Air-Cushion entrained beneath the flooring system. Prior to the commencement of laying, the Nominated Sub-Contractor shall inspect the sub-floor over which the “Air-Thrust” floor is to be laid and shall advise in writing his acceptance of the sub-base.

7. On completion of laying the “Air-Thrust” Pneumatic sub-floor construction, the entire are shall be coarse sanded prior to the installation of Select Grade, First Quality 9mm “Total Bond” Mosaic Parquet, all in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s printed instructions.

8. Timber specie shall be ……………..nominated specie

9. On completion of laying the “Air-Thrust” Pneumatic Floor System, the floor shall be fine sanded to a smooth scratch-free surface and treated in the following manner:-

FINISHING MATERIALS

Sporting Use OR Multi-Purpose Use

One (1) full coat of Penetrating Sealer One (1) full coat of Surface Seal One (1) full coat of Super Sport” Finish

1. At the abutment of walls and flooring, the Nominated Sub-Contractor shall supply and carefully fix the “Air-Thrust” Special 5 Part continuously vented skirting complete with vermin protection.

2. The nominatedSub-Contractor shall supply 10 Year Written Guarantee covering both workmanship and materials.

Sub-Floor Requirements

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Types Of Sub-Floors

All Australian Parquetry Industries Flooring Products are suitable for installing on any level, clean and dry sub-floor.

Broadly described, these include:

Concrete Trowelable Underlays Strip Timber Flooring Plywood Particle Board Or Sheet Flooring Hardboard Underlays

All of which must comply with the minimum requirements of I.S.O. 9000 or Australian Standard 1262 – 1972.

Concrete Sub-Floors

Concrete sub-floors must essentially be level, clean and dry. Concrete slabs on ground, or fill, as well as slabs placed over swimming pools, showers of other wet areas must be efficiently and effectively sealed against the rising of moisture vapour by the installation of a continuous water-vapour proof membrane. Special precautions are also necessary to prevent moisture entering the slab from the sides or ends. Concrete sub-floors over which parquet is to be installed are to be very good in respect to plainness and levelness of surface tolerances.

Plainness of the Surface – shall be to a minimum tolerance of 3 mm maximum deviation anywhere under a 3 metre straight-edge placed on the surface of the sub-floor in any position.

Smoothness of the Surface – of the concrete shall be to a maximum tolerance that when a straight-edge 150 mm long is placed upon the surface at any position, no part of the surface shall be more than 1 mm below the straight-edge.

Cleanness Of The Surface – any surface over which parquet flooring is to be installed must be clean and free from all dirt, dust or other loose or deletarios material that could impair the bond of parquet to the surface.

It is also essential that under no circumstancesshould any curing compound, agent, admixture, wax, oil, grease or other deleterious substance contaminate the surface of the sub-floor as the adhesive bond will be impaired by their presence.

It is also essential to ensure that should any grinding of the surface of the slab be necessary, then this must be carried out dry with a coarse stone to ensure that the pore structure of the concrete does not become clogged with a slurry of concrete dust. Should sub-floors be encountered that have been treated with curing compounds, additives, admixtures, etc. or contaminated in some way including wet grinding or a highly polished surface, the concrete sub-floor should undergo a thorough program of acid etchingto product a good key-able surface. Instruction on the method of acid etching as sub-floor preparation should be carefully studied. (See section on “Acid Etching”).

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Trowel-able Underlayments

When concrete sub-floor levelling is required, the preferred methods are as follows: 1. If levelling is required over 19mm thick, then a carefully prepared mix of sand, cement and Cemstick underlay should be trowel-led to achieve the corrected levels. Sub-floor adjustments of this nature must be applied only after careful priming of the floor has been undertaken.

1. Note: As this form of underlay is P.V.A. base the normal requirements of membrane and moisture content measurement still apply.

*** Note: Parquet flooring should not be laid on any concrete, magnesite or underlaid sub-floor having a moisture content in excess of 6% as measured by a Protimeter Concrete Master.

Strip Timber Flooring

The age, specie and condition of the timber floor dictate the treatment necessary to prepare same as a suitable sub-floor over which to install parquet. Moisture Content – In general terms the wooden sub-floor must simply be of seasoned timber, (within the range of 8-13%) of ambient moisture content and climatically adjusted to the environs in which it is to live.

It shall be of sound, true, timber, tightly nailed to the joists with at least two nails at each joist crossing in every floorboard. It shall be plane and smooth in accordance with I.S.O. 9000 or Rules 7.2 and 7.3 of Australian Standards A.S. 1262 (1972) and all nails must be punched below the surface.

In those cases where the sub-floor is excessively damaged or worn to an extent that sanding does not bring all sections of the floor to a plane surface of where there are gaps between the floorboards exceeding 2 mm, or where it has been coated or impregnated with a substance that cannot be thoroughly removed by sanding, then those portions shall be cut out and replaced or the sub-floor shall be covered with an approved sheet underlay according to Australian Standards. Basic sanding of the sub-floor to make clean and level shall be carried out in accordance with A.S. CA39 “Sanding of Interior Wooden Floors”.

In certain circumstances a structural sheet underlay may be recommended prior to installing parquet. Of great importance in working over any timber sub-floor is good sub-floor ventilation to avoid still, damp air.

Timber

Timber sub-floors should be identified as being either new or old. If sub-floor is new, one needs to ascertain that the timber used has been correctly kiln dried and has not been wet with rain or by washing down brickwork etc., or been affected in some other obscure manner. All timber sub-floors intended to be sheeted with underlays should conform to the following:-

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Timber

Timber Underlays

i) 12 mm Structural Grade, Waterproof Exterior, 3 ply plywood underlay – Grade “A” Bond.

ii) 6 mm tempered hardboard or cement based underlay.

All timber sub-floors must be level prior to sheeting with any one of the above underlayments and therefore should be coarse sanded, where necessary. Fixing of underlays must be strictly in accordance with I.S.O. 9000 or Australian Standards and where parquet is being laid over existing underlays, a careful inspection must be undertaken to ensure that the method of fixing and structural capacity of the existing underlay is satisfactory.

Structural Sheet Sub-Floors – Plywood/Particle Board/Asbestos Cement Sheeting.

The preferred form of Structural Sheet Flooring is plywood having a Type “A” Bond and complying with the requirements of A.S. 085.

Pinus Structural Plywood or Equivalent Hardwood Structural Plywood, may be used. The durability and thickness of the sheets shall be in accordance with A.S. CA38, S.A.A. Light Timber Framing Code.

Sheets shall be laid with their face piles at right angles to the line of supporting joists, and joints parallel to joists shall be staggered. Ends of sheets shall be butted centrally over joists, and edges of sheets, unless tongued and grooved, shall be joined centrally over noggings between joists, such noggings being of timber not less than 70 mm by 35 mm in section and set flush with the top of the joists. Nails used for fixing the sheets to the joists shall be not less in length than 2.5 times the thickness of the sheet and shall be spaced as follows:

a) Flathead Nails – 150 mm centres along ends of sheets and 300 mm centres along edges.

b) Jolt (Bullet) Head Nails – 100 mm centres along ends of sheets and 200mm centres along edges.

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Sub-Floor Preparation

Concrete/Timber/Plywood/Particle Board/Magnesite

The sub-floor surface over which any parquet floor is to be installed must be structurally sound, level, clean and dry and free from dust, dirt and loose material.

Underlayments

Underlayments generally take two forms:

a) Trowel-led Underlayments can vary in type according to specific job needs. Generally, however, trowel-led underlays are used for either filling or levelling. It is recommended that advice be requested from our Technical Staff following a site inspection of specific projects.

As all underlayments are not the same, nor will they perform the same job.

Generally speaking, trowel-led underlays shall be placed, spread, screeded and/or steel trowel-led as recommended by the manufacturer of the nominated underlayment, all in accordance with Rules 5.2 and 5.3. Australian Standard 1262 (1972).

b) Sheet Underlays – shall be laid and fixed over wooden sub-floors as follows:

i) The underlay shall be laid “Brickbond”, with the sheets staggered in one direction. No gap between sheets shall be more than 3mm wide. The sheets shall be nailed at 100 mm centres on all edges and 15 mm away from the edges. The sheets shall be further nailed at intervals of 200 mm centre-to-centre in each direction.

ii) The nails shall be 25 mm x 14 gauge ring-grooved buttress nails (underlay nails) or divergent point staples not less than 25 mm long.

iii) Nails and staples shall be driven flush with or below the underlay surface.

iv) Where necessary, the underlay should be lightly sanded at the joints to relieve discrepancies in height or unevenness from nails or staples so that it will comply with Rules 5.2 and 5.3 A.S. 1261 (1972).

v) The underlay shall be laid to within 10 mm of all vertical surfaces to allow an expansion gap.

vi) Should there be discrepancy of levels at the abutment of any sheets, these shall be made level by planing or sanding prior to proceeding with the laying of parquet.

Sub-Floor Requirements

Inspection and testing of Sub-Floors

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Concrete/Magnesite-Sub-Floors

Thrust Floors International Pty. Ltd. as the nominated Sub-Contractor, takes full responsibility for thoroughly inspecting and moisture testing every sub-floor over which it is to install parquetry prior to carrying out any installation.

The methods of inspection and testing shall be as follows:

1. Firstly, a visual inspection shall be made of the sub-floor to search for any obvious contaminates on the surface of the floor which may impair bonding of the parquet to the sub-floor. In this inspection, should it be considered that acid etching, dry grinding or the like be necessary or desirable to bring the sub-floor surface to a more suitable condition, then such recommendations shall be submitted in writing to the Supervising Officer.

2. During the course of inspecting sub-floors, a check procedure shall be undertaken with a straightedge to ensure that tolerances of plainness and levelness conform to specified requirements. It shall be the responsibility of the Head Contractor to rectify any section of the sub-floor which does not meet the required specifications and shall present the Specialist Flooring Contractor with levels and tolerances “as specified”.

3. Shear testing procedures shall only be carried out by Thrust Floors International Pty. Ltd. utilising a certified “B.W. Shear Testing Device”.

4. Where specified, a thorough program of moisture testing of concrete, magnesite and/or composition sub-floors shall be undertaken by Thrust Floors International Pty. Ltd.

A written record of all moisture tests shall be carefully maintained in chronological order and shall be available for inspection by the Supervising Officer upon request. Should slow drying impede completion of sections of the works, then specific inquiry should be made from our Technical Division regarding preferred recommendations on treatment for specific projects.

Moisture Testing – Timber and Timber Sub-Floors

Moisture content testing of timber shall be determined by the electrical moisture meter method as described in Australian Standards A.A. 1080 Section 3, Methods of Test for Timber (Part 1 – Moisture Content.) At the time of installation of parquet flooring the moisture content of the timber sub-floor shall be between 8 and 15 per cent