Fermacell Flooring - Ideal for New Build and Refurbishment Projects

When it comes to specifying commercial flooring systems three key elements need to be factored in – installation time, quality of materials and cost; according to David Prout, Fermacell’s Marketing Manager.

He commented: “Installation time can become even more of an issue when a particular project falls behind schedule and it is the flooring contractor that is left with no alternative but to get on with the job and complete it quicker than the time that has been allocated.

“The speed of installation with Fermacell dry flooring systems is a major benefit, allowing a granular dry screed to be laid on uneven floors prior to the Fermacell overlay systems. Underfloor heating systems can also benefit from our dry overlay systems, reducing both the traditional drying and installation times.

Today, many new buildings are equipped with underfloor heating and the dry screed option 2E22 that Fermacell offers is the ideal solution. It can be laid directly over the underfloor heating system and commissioned within 24 hours, thereby dramatically reducing the drying time often associated with wet screed systems. An added benefit is the superior heat transference that 2E22 provides compared to traditional screeds. Its low thermal mass is effectively transparent to heat, making the system very quick to respond and more efficient.


“Fermacell flooring systems are ideal for both new build and refurbishment projects providing high specification benefits such as outstanding acoustic performance, impact, moisture and fire resistance.

“Compared to often difficult to install acoustic dry lining flooring systems, Fermacell Acoustic flooring provides an easier to install and effective barrier to both airborne and impact sound. This makes it ideal for multi-occupancy new build and refurbishment developments.”

Fermacell 2E31 and 2E32 flooring overlays - used either on their own or in conjunction with the acoustic honeycomb system - can be used to upgrade substandard floor systems to comply with the latest Building Regulations. They can also be used as a dedicated part of a floor construction to provide Part E RD compliant constructions.

David Prout added: “The density of Fermacell floor systems can help reduce the passage of sound in buildings, and provides fire resistance up to F90 for downward spread of flame, offers high point and traffic load capacity and supports partition walls (with no special reinforcement required).”

The Fermacell Floor board can take point loads up to 1kN per 10cm2 and, because of its low thermal mass, is effectively transparent to heat, making the system very quick to respond.

“On the environmental front, Fermacell boards are manufactured from 99% recycled content and are recyclable increasing the BREEAM rating of a building,” said David Prout.

To find out more please go to our website: www.fermacell.co.uk

Lead inquiries to fermacell@yourresponse.co.uk

For further media information please contact David Prout at Fermacell on 0870 6090306 or 07875 243440; and Paul Shrimpton at PSPR Limited on 0121 354 7311 or 07979 505322.