Raised floors are an important part of modern constructions, especially in data centers, offices and control rooms. The two popular types of raised floors today are calcium sulfate raised floors and steel raised floors. Each type of floor has its own advantages and disadvantages, suitable for different usage requirements.
1. Calcium Sulfate Raised Floors
- Advantages:
High Durability: Calcium sulfate floors have outstanding durability thanks to their sturdy structure and high density, helping to withstand heavy loads.
Fire Resistance: Calcium sulfate is a non-combustible material, helping to increase the safety of buildings.
Good Insulation: High sound insulation helps create a quiet and comfortable working environment.
Environmentally Friendly: Calcium sulfate materials are recyclable and have little impact on the environment.
- Disadvantages:
Weight: Calcium sulfate floors are heavier than steel floors, making transportation and installation difficult.
High Cost: The cost of calcium sulfate floors is often higher than that of steel floors.
2. Steel Raised Floors
- Advantages:
Lightweight: Steel floors are lighter, easier to transport and install, saving labor costs and time.
Low Cost: Steel floors are often cheaper, suitable for projects with limited budgets.
High Durability: Steel floors have good load-bearing capacity and are durable in harsh environmental conditions.
- Disadvantages:
Fire Resistance: Steel can be affected by high temperatures and is easily deformed in the event of a fire.
Poor Insulation: Steel floors are not as good at sound insulation as calcium sulfate floors, causing noise when moving on the surface.
3. Applications
Calcium sulfate raised floors are often used in areas with high requirements for fire resistance and sound insulation such as data centers, laboratories and control rooms. Meanwhile, steel raised floors are suitable for areas that require lighter weight and cost such as offices, conference rooms and public areas.
Choosing the right type of raised floor depends on the specific requirements of each project. Calcium sulfate raised floors stand out for their high durability, fire resistance and good sound insulation, while steel raised floors have the advantage of light weight and low cost. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each type of floor will help you make the right decision for your project.
Hoang Ha IBT Group specializes in constructing and distributing both types of raised floors, providing customers with a variety of choices that best suit their needs. With many years of experience and a team of professional technicians, Hoang Ha IBT Group is committed to providing high quality products and the best service.
