BS 8201:2011 PDF

What is BS 8201 - I nstallation of wooden flooring about? BS 8201 gives recommendations and guidance on the material, environment and installation variables that combined have a fundamental effect on the performance and serviceability of finished wood flooring.

Who is  BS 8201 - I nstallation of wooden flooring  for?

Manufacturers of finished wood flooring

Installers of finished wood flooring

Product designers/architects

Housing developers

Housing associations/local authorities

Why should you use  BS 8201 - I nstallation of wooden flooring ?

This revised code of practice has been modified to reflect more appropriately the growing popularity of wood and wood-based panels installed as finished flooring and, of necessity, as underlayment for finished wood flooring (but not for subsequent installation of carpet or resilient flooring). BS 8201 outlines the most up-to-date specifications involved in laying flooring and illustrates typical constructions on which it might be laid. The words “timber” and “wood” in this British Standard cover softwoods, hardwoods and wood-based panels, as appropriate in the context. What’s changed since the last update?

BS 8201 has been fully revised by experts to bring it up to date with technological developments and industry best practice New materials and products are included in a new section 2 Consideration is inc...