How to choose the best access flooring system for your data center

When it comes to an access flooring system, there are many different brand and materials choices. Firstly, the data center construction engineer must specify the load ratings the raised access flooring system requires. Typically, for the US floor industry, standard spec is 24 inches square. Some European sizes include 24 x 48 inches.  Furthermore, experts establish if a high air-flow system integration is needed for air distribution. Generally, environments that require equipment to be cooled benefit from the inclusion of a sub-floor based HVAC system. Sites that require extensive cable management need to decide if cabling will run in the ceiling or in the sub floor. Flooring finishes vary a wide range from high pressure laminate, to carpet or bare exposed floor. High flow floor tiles are another factor that factors into the capability of the access computer flooring system. Finally, when all of these decisions have been specified, by all means a computer flooring system can be specified.

System Applications:

• Office buildings
• Casinos
• Data centers
• Computer rooms
• Server rooms
• Medical facilities
• Schools
• Industrial applications sites
• Airports
• Security buildings
• Control rooms
• Telecommunications facilities
• Power and Data rooms

 

How much does a system cost?

Pricing for raised access floor tiles start from $30 for a cost effective solid woodcore tile. By comparison, clearview floor tiles provide easy access viewing of cabling and wiring. Prices range up to $1,000. Hollow steel floor panels provide superior weight handling at a fair cost. Occasionally required is a type of flooring niche product referred to as low profile access floor. Generally the requirements of the system will dictate the budget.

Finally, choose a floor solution that meets and exceeds your current requirements. Electrical wiring, underfloor air distribution ufad and finished height access flooring are all factors. Lastly, we’ve never had a customer regret building an advanced access flooring system with capable years to come. However, we have had customers reach out to us after the’ve outgrown their current floor system. The experts at DCFT are ready to guide you through choosing the correct system to meet your facilities needs. Contact Us for a quote today.