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SECTOR FOCUS FLOORING IN EDUCATION

Performance
Junckers says it’s supplied flooring
to over 800 schools, colleges and Says Junckers: ‘Junckers’ sports floors
universities in the UK perform with unique area-elastic
characteristics providing the ultimate
freedom of movement, protection against
injury and enables the athlete to perform
to the best of their abilities. The company’s
sports floor solutions are tested and
approved in accordance with the European
standard EN 14904. Junckers’ activity
floor systems fulfil the requirements of
classes A3 and A4 under the standard,
which means they meet the Department
for Education’s and Sport England’s design
rules for area elastic floors in schools.’
Flexibility
The company continues: ‘A Junckers sports
floor is designed for multi-purpose use. It
can easily be adapted for flexible use as a
classroom, for example, without the need
for any additional protection provided a few
simple measures are followed.
‘The floor is hard-wearing and very
resistant to scratches, scuffs, and
indentations – the same Junckers lacquer
finish is used in high-traffic commercial and
public buildings. If the floor has become
damaged, it is very easy to renovate by
sanding and sealing, the cost of which is
usually far less than a temporary covering.’
Retractable seating systems
Expected to form a part of the DfE’s new
specification guide is a new rule that only
hard flooring can be used in conjunction
with retractable seating systems – floors
that cause trucking or delamination will
not be allowed. Says Junckers: ‘Hardwood
biogenic content of a Junckers' floor is match. Compared with a typical 15-year floors from Junckers are ideal for use
listed as a negative figure in the EPD. The life of a synthetic or engineered floor there with retractable seating systems with
shift reflects a broader industry awareness really is no comparison in terms of lifecycle countless projects already installed and
that long-term durability directly affects a cost.’ performing perfectly. Junckers technical
building’s carbon footprint. Sustainability department can provide technical support
Health and wellbeing It goes without saying a floor with a for strengthening the subfloor if necessary;
Says Junckers: ‘As well as a low embodied long lifespan is also beneficial to the a measure that will not affect the sprung
carbon measurement, Junckers’ flooring environment. ‘As well as being naturally low quality of the floor.’
delivers excellent indoor quality to benefit in embodied carbon, Junckers’ solid wood UK-based technical support
the health and wellbeing of students floors have full environmental credentials Experienced and knowledgeable technical
and staff, known to have a significant including EPDs, FSC, PEFC, and Indoor support is available for all projects, large or
effect on learning as well as happiness. Climate certification,’ adds the company. small, from the design stage to installation
The pre-finished floors and the range of Social value and post-installation maintenance.
cleaning and woodcare products used to For any new or refurbished school, Junckers manufactures its own floors
maintain the floor carry the Danish Indoor demonstrating social value is a strong rather than buy from a wholesaler and
Climate label having undergone extensive factor in securing funding. A state-of-the- is therefore able to offer insight and
independent testing.’ art sports hall equipped with a high-quality information needed for complex projects,
A long lifespan sports flooring system suitable for a wide concludes the company. 
The company continues: ‘A Junckers solid range of sports and activities is an asset 01376 534700
wood floor can be sanded and sealed up not only to the school itself but also to the sales@junckers.co.uk
to 10 times and with 12-year intervals wider community. Providing a safe and www.junckers.co.uk
between sandings, a typical lifespan of 60 high-performing facility can dramatically
years will comfortably be exceeded, a claim enhance participation levels as well as Visit the BRAND LEADERS section on our
probably no other type of sports floor can serve as a source of income for the school. website to read more from Junckers

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