An important question: is it possible to reuse floor panels that were previously installed in a raised Printed Carpets system that has been newly installed? In response to your question, the answer is that it is possible, and there is a possibility that it could be of great assistance in achieving the goal of reducing the embedded carbon footprint of a building. It is common knowledge that recycling manufactured materials is one of the most important aspects of environmental friendliness, and it is frequently pushed as an essential component of a circular economy*. This is because recycling manufactured materials is one of the most important aspects of environmental friendliness.
When it comes to reusing panels, on the other hand, you do need to exercise caution because a raised Conductive Vinyl Floor Tiles is a structural elevated platform that must withstand particular loading requirements for an extended period of time. This is because of the nature of the work being done on the floor. Given this, it is essential to keep in mind that a raised raised access floor panels is, in fact, a structure. The sagging of any floor panels that are located above a plenum is the very last thing that you want, and this is especially true in areas that are highly visible or have a lot of foot traffic. You also do not want to create a trip hazard by having a carpet that does not adhere to a panel that has been used and has become warped or rippled because this can cause the carpet to shift and make it easier to trip over. Therefore, if you are considering reusing panels in a raised access floor, we (strongly) recommend that you get them inspected and tested by a professional before moving forward with the plan. This is because there is a possibility that the panels could contain hazardous materials.
Taking a Closer Look at the State of Some Old Floor Panels
There is a lot of variety in the way that old floor panels are constructed from one another. In addition, the lifespan of certain panels will have been significantly longer and more challenging than that of others. If you want to reuse any panels, we are able to provide you with knowledgeable guidance regarding the validity and applicability of those panels if you let us know what panels you want to reuse.
The following are examples of some of the questions that we will ask:
How long has this practice been in effect
What was their load volume, and how long have they been used before they started showing signs of wear and tear
The amount and nature of the traffic that each of them had to contend with varies greatly
How have all of these different factors affected the strength, integrity, and performance of the individual panels
In the not too distant future, will this floor play host to a variety of different activities
How exactly are the panels going to be cleaned of adhesive residues, and are the chemicals that are going to be used during the cleaning process going to be safe for the environment
Then, as a part of our evaluation, we will carry out a visual inspection of the panels, and at our testing facility, which is ISO-accredited, we will conduct stringent performance tests on samples to determine whether or not they are suitable for their continued use. Finally, we will come to a conclusion regarding whether or not the panels should be used. Because we will need to move furniture around in order to test a large area, this process can be quite disruptive if people are still using the building while it is being done, as it will require us to move furniture around. If we find out that the floor panels can be reused in a manner that is appropriate, then we will make sure that you are informed of this as quickly as possible. However, we are unable to provide any kind of warranty on any of the flooring systems that have been reused because there is no way to track where they came from and there is a lot of mystery surrounding the demolition of the systems. In addition, the old panels will need to be meticulously cleaned in order to get rid of the old carpet glue, and it is possible that they will also need to be repainted. Unfortunately, although we are capable of performing basic cleaning, we have not yet discovered a method of deep cleaning that is effective, user-friendly, and reduces the amount of air pollution that is produced. In addition, it's possible that these panels will, at some point in the future, call for a greater amount of maintenance. This, of course, will add to the overall cost of ownership throughout the panels' lifetimes, in addition to the panels' future contribution to carbon emissions.
The good news is that as part of our Take Back Scheme, if we test an older Kingspan raised flooring system and determine that it is not suitable for reuse, we will gladly take it back and recycle the steel and chipboard cores. This is because the Take Back Scheme is part of our Take Back Initiative. This is the case regardless of whether or not we believe the system can be used again.
If you are considering reusing floor panels, it is essential that you keep in mind that we stock an environmentally friendly selection of floor panels that is made up of up to 80% recycled material. This is something that you should keep in mind at all times. Furthermore, our brand new access flooring systems come with an automatic warranty that covers the entire system for twenty-five years, and when they reach the end of their useful lives, we are able to recycle them once more. This warranty covers the entire system. Our new panels continue to offer the majority of our customers the best of all possible worlds; not only do they assist our customers in achieving the environmental goals that they have set for themselves, but they also offer an aesthetic that is modern and devoid of clutter.
