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I. |
GENERAL
CARE |
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A. |
Humidity
and Ventilation |
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1. |
Humidity
and ventilation are critical considerations for your floor. A relative
humidity of 35-50% is required for the long, trouble-free life of
your floor. Prompt air circulation is necessary whenever the humidity
level rises above 50%. Be especially careful in the summer months
and inspect your floors regularly. In the dryer months, if the humidity
level drops below 35%, use humidification to prevent excessive dryness
and possible wood shrinkage. |
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B. |
Control
Air Conditioning and Humidity |
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1. |
Your
air conditioning system should always be operating in the 35-50% range
of normal relative humidity. You should also have ventilation equipment
available year round. |
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C. |
Excessive
Tightening |
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1. |
Call
your flooring contractor immediately if excessive tightening of the
floor becomes noticeable. |
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D. |
Joint
Separation |
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1. |
Call
your flooring contractor immediately if you begin to notice unusually
wide cracks. |
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E. |
Keep
Water Off the Floor Surface |
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1. |
During
inclement weather, protect your floors from tracking at exterior doorways.
Check your floor protection frequently to assure no moisture is trapped
underneath. Correct all leaks immediately. Protect your floor from
excessive condensation moisture by properly insulating interior drains
and downspouts. Any dampness within your building should be brought
to the attention of your architects and engineers. |
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F. |
Expansion
Joints |
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1. |
Never
block or obstruct the expansion joints around the perimeter of your
floor or at columns and inserts of floating type floor systems. They
have been engineered for natural expansion and contraction. |
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G. |
Anchoring
Bleachers and/or Equipment |
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1. |
Make
adequate expansion provisions in floating type floor systems before
lagging fixtures, equipment or bleachers through the wood floor into concrete. |
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H. |
Steel
Channel Floor System |
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1. |
This
floor is designed to self contain expansion and does not require expansion
voids when anchoring bleachers and equipment through flooring. This
applies to the Sportlock system only. |
| II. |
DAILY
CARE |
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A. |
Daily
Sweeping |
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1. |
Use
a dry dust mop to keep the floor free from dust, grit, sand and abrasive particles. |
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B. |
Floor
Stains |
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1. |
Wipe
up spillage immediately before it can be absorbed into the finish. |
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C. |
Removing
Marks |
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1. |
Apply
an approved floor cleaner with a soft cloth, lambswool applicator
or dusting mop. |
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D. |
Avoid
Using Water |
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1. |
Machine
scrubbing or power machines that induce water under pressure should
not be used. |