Description

This British Standard gives recommendations for laying the following types of flooring of wood and wood products:
a) board and strip
b) block
c) mosaic
d) overlay and parquet
e) wood based panel products.

General recommendations and guidance are given on materials, performance factors, selection, design considerations, care on site, exchange of information and time schedules. Specific recommendations are given on board and strip, blocks, mosaic, overlay and parquet, flooring of wood based panel products, and upkeep and maintenance.

This code of practice does not deal with the protection afforded to a floor by floor coverings or surface finishes. This code of practice does not deal with floors for temporary structures or floors intended for limited use.