Product Description
Details
SmartSheet structural T&G fibre reinforced cement flooring panels are manufactured for Tilling
Timber Pty Ltd.. They are intended for general purpose construction in residential and light
commercial situations for durable and non-combustible floor platforms.
Typical Uses: Interior flooring (dry or wet area), exterior deck and
balcony flooring.
Edge support: Tongue and groove profiles moulded on long edges.
Fire performance: Non-combustible
Durability: Termite resistant, decay and mould resistant
Design Considerations
This guide is intended for general purposes and cannot anticipate all situations. SmartSheet
FC flooring should be designed and constructed in conformance to AS/NZS 1170.1
Structural design actions: Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions.
It is the designer’s responsibility to:
1. Ensure that the supporting structure is adequate for the anticipated loads and general
requirements in the structure.
2. To determine that the specifications of this product are suitable for the intended end use applications to meet with the relevant sections of the National Construction Code.
Skills Required
For the correct installation of fibre cement sheet flooring:
1. The installer should at a minimum be competent in general construction and working with fibre
cement products.
2. Competency in working with power tools such as circular saw and drill will also be required.
3. In some circumstances, an experienced DIY person may be suitable.
Pre-installation Checks
Ensure that the fibre cement sheets to be used are correct for thickness and length as set out in
the plans. Check the sheets for any damage or degrade that may have occurred during storage
or delivery.
Site Storage & handling
While on site before installation, fibre cement sheets must be stored lying flat on a pallet or on
bearers on the ground. Storing sheets on edge for any significant length of time is not
recommended due to the potential damage to the tongue and groove profiles.
Cover the packs with waterproof sheets if being stored in the open to prevent rainwater from
penetrating the packs which may increase their weight and promote surface mould. Do not let
sheets drop as that can damage the edges and corners or cause cracks in more severe cases.
Health & Safety
Handling and use of building materials of any sort may present certain hazards.
The following precautions are recommended when handling SmartSheet panels for installation.
1. Fibre reinforced cement sheets contain silicates. The sheets are inert and non-harmful in the
whole form. However, inhalation of fine dust containing silicates as may be formed from cutting
or grinding are known to cause chronic lung disease.
2. It is essential that all cutting and grinding type operations where dust is generated are conducted
in a well-ventilated or outdoors area.
3. Workers completing the alterations to sheets must wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
which includes gloves, goggles and use an AS/NZS1716 P1 filter and refer to Australian/New
Zealand Standard 1715:2009 - Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective
Equipment
4. Cutting tools and stations should ideally have an airborne dust extraction system.
5. Other workers should stay upwind and away for the areas where dust is generated.
6. Do not dry sweep the dust when cleaning up the work area. First wet down the area with water
to suppress airborne dust formation before sweeping up the residues.
7. Ensure that the site is free of trip and fall hazards before moving the sheets to the required
locations.
Additional Information
Additional Information
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