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Jean-Paul LÉGO: General Secretary, Union nationale française de charpente, menuiserie, parquets
INTRODUCTION
The market for wood floor coverings has grown in recent years in Europe, thanks to the confidence inspired by their appearance and their hygienic, soundproofing and heat-insulating properties.
The criteria guiding the choice of a parquet floor are as much aesthetic as they are related to its conditions of use. In fact, the very wide variety of parquet families and woods means they can be adapted to a wide range of situations (home, auditorium, gymnasium...). The subsequent use of the room in which the parquet is installed determines not only the wood, decor and finish, but also the installation (glued, nailed, etc.), underlay, maintenance and renovation.
Regulations specify the performance of parquet flooring in terms of acoustic insulation and fire resistance. Numerous standards establish the rules of the art for the installation of different types of parquet.
Choosing a parquet floor is a technical decision, and its installation requires the skills of a professional.
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Parquet and wood floor coverings
Criteria for choosing a parquet floor
Economic data
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Production and consumption of parquet flooring
In 1996, parquet consumption accounted for 6% of all floor coverings (table 1 ). This figure was 4% in 1992. There has thus been an increase in the share of parquet flooring in total floor covering consumption, a trend also observed in other European countries. However,...
Bibliography
References
Website
The www.xylonet.org website contains a wealth of information on the timber industry (standards, organizations, etc.).
Regulations
Fire behavior
Regulations applicable to residential buildings and ERP (excluding IGH)
ERP: établissement recevant du public; IGH: immeuble de grande hauteur.
ERP buildings are governed by the French decree of January 31, 1986, which requires parquet floors to be rated M4 for reaction to fire.
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Standardization
General standards
- Wood – Parts list - NF B 50-001 - 1-1971
- Wood – Vocabulary - NF B 50-002 - 8-1961
- Wood – Vocabulary - NF B 50-003 - 4-1985
- Wood and wood products – Biohazard analysis – Class definitions – Minimum specifications for preventive preservation - NF B 50-100 - 3-1986
- Wood – Physical and mechanical characteristics of wood - NF B 51-002 - 2-1942
- Wood – Determination...
NF CTBA quality marks
There are two NF quality marks for parquet flooring:
"NF Parquets" for hardwood and engineered parquets;
"NF Panelling and parquet flooring in maritime pine" for parquet flooring made exclusively from this species.
The purpose of the "NF Parquets" mark is to make available to project managers and...
Main manufacturers
Berrywood
Boen
Forbo
Höhns
Huot Bauwerk
Lemoine
Margaritelli
Marty
Morin
Ober
Panaget
P. Berrihonne
Seriparquet...
Organizations
Center technique du bois et de l'ameublement CTBA
Center Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment CSTB
Center expérimental de recherche et d'études du bâtiment et des travaux publics CEBTP
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