During the installation of anti-staic wood core raised access flooring, precisely controlling the size of the joints between each panel is crucial to ensuring overall flatness, aesthetics, and stable anti-static performance. Improperly controlled joints not only affect the visual appearance of the anti-staic wood core raised access flooring but can also lead to uneven stress due to excessively large or small gaps, resulting in deformation, cracking, or failure of the anti-static function. Therefore, a comprehensive approach is needed, considering material selection, substrate preparation, support installation, laying methods, and construction tools, to achieve precise gap control.
In the material selection stage, the specifications of the anti-staic wood core raised access flooring panels must be strictly uniform to ensure that the dimensional deviation of each panel is within the allowable range. If the panel dimensions differ too much, it will be difficult to achieve uniform gaps during installation by adjusting the supports or crossbeams, easily leading to localized gaps that are too wide or too narrow. Meanwhile, the specifications of the supports and beams must match the module of the anti-staic wood core raised access floor to avoid affecting the splicing accuracy due to dimensional deviations in the accessories. Furthermore, materials should undergo rigorous acceptance testing before arrival on site, checking whether the edges of the anti-staic wood core raised access floor are straight and undamaged, and whether the straightness of the supports and beams meets the requirements, preventing gap control failure due to material defects.
Substrate treatment is fundamental to controlling splicing gaps. The ground must be flat, clean, dry, and free of debris, dust, and oil stains. The flatness of the substrate should meet the specifications. If the ground is uneven or locally sandy, the anti-staic wood core raised access floor is prone to warping due to the uneven substrate, thus affecting the uniformity of the gaps. Therefore, the substrate must be leveled before laying, using cement mortar to smooth the ground and removing loose mortar and dust to ensure adhesion between the substrate and the anti-staic wood core raised access floor. Meanwhile, the ground needs to be dustproofed, such as by applying epoxy resin or dust-proof paint, to prevent dust from seeping through the gaps and affecting the anti-static effect.
The installation accuracy of the supports and beams directly affects the joint gaps of the anti-staic wood core raised access floor. Before installation, the laying direction and sequence must be determined according to the room dimensions and equipment layout, and a grid line for the installation supports should be marked on the ground to ensure a neat and aesthetically pleasing installation. The supports should be placed at the intersections of the grid lines, and the beams should be fixed to the supports with mounting screws. Adjust the screws of the supports to ensure that the beams are at the same height and level with the elevation control line. After all supports and beams are installed and integrated, a level must be used to ensure that the supports and beams are on the same plane, avoiding uneven gaps during the splicing of the anti-staic wood core raised access floor due to uneven support height.
When laying anti-staic wood core raised access flooring, specialized tools such as a suction cup should be used to vertically place the flooring into the grid between the beams, ensuring that the four corners are flat and tightly sealed. During installation, avoid using shims to adjust the height of the anti-staic wood core raised access flooring, as this can lead to inconsistent gaps due to varying shim thickness. If the anti-staic wood core raised access flooring does not conform to the module and needs to be cut, a professional cutting saw should be used to ensure straight, burr-free cut edges. The cut anti-staic wood core raised access flooring should be fitted with appropriate adjustable supports and beams to maintain overall stability. Installation should begin in one corner of the room and proceed row by row towards the other, leaving even gaps between boards to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction, preventing deformation and inconsistent gap widths caused by temperature changes.
The selection and use of construction tools are also crucial for gap control. During installation, tools such as laser leveling instruments and bubble levels must be used to monitor the levelness of the anti-staic wood core raised access floor in real time, ensuring uniform gaps between each piece. Simultaneously, vacuum cleaners and brooms should be readily available to promptly remove debris generated during installation, preventing it from getting stuck in the gaps and affecting the splicing accuracy. Furthermore, after installation, the surface of the anti-staic wood core raised access floor must be cleaned and coated with anti-static wax for protection, preventing dust and stains from seeping into the gaps and affecting its anti-static performance.
For special areas, such as walls, pillars, corners, and entrances where edging is required, the anti-staic wood core raised access floor must be cut to actual dimensions, and appropriate edging components, such as stainless steel or angle aluminum, must be installed and bonded with silicone sealant or secured with rivets to ensure uniform and aesthetically pleasing edging. If the construction site is located in an environment with significant day-night temperature differences, appropriate gaps must be left at the edging to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction, preventing changes in gap width due to temperature variations. Finally, after construction is completed, an overall adjustment and inspection are necessary. The construction site should be re-examined, and if uneven gaps or warping of the anti-staic wood core raised access floor are found, the support height must be adjusted or the anti-staic wood core raised access floor replaced promptly to ensure the construction effect meets the specified requirements. At the same time, the finished product must be protected, avoiding placing heavy objects or subjecting the anti-staic wood core raised access floor to severe vibrations to prevent changes in the joints due to external forces.
