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ERS Marine Complete A60 Hybrid Flooring System In Cammell Laird

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ERS Marine Complete A60 Hybrid Flooring System In Cammell Laird

Published on: 26th July 2022 By ERS Marine

Hybrid A60 Flooring System

ERS Marine have recently completed a specialist hybrid A60 flooring system on board UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Navy ship in Cammell Laird shipyard, which needed a complete replacement of the galley decking. The process consisted of a comprehensive survey and, working closely with the client, to create the most suitable flooring solution for use in the busy galley on board and create a plan to execute the removal and reinstatement.

The previous system had failed due to water ingress, this had caused a breakdown of the substrate and even lead to delamination of the resin finish in multiple areas across the galley. We specified a new flexible, seamless and waterproof resin screed with a highly durable top layer to provide a range of key long term benefits.

Failed Cement Screed

ERS specified a combination floor mix consisting of SynDeck® ultra-lightweight underlayment, Sikafloor Marine A60 systems and finished with our very own ERS Marine Safe-T-Deck.

The A60 floating floor deck build up consisted of SikaCor ZP Primer, Sikafloor Marine Primer C, Sikafloor Marine 118FC (to level the undulations in the deck), SeaRox Rockwool, A-142 Mesh and Sikafloor Marine Litosilo X. Throughout, all deck penetrations were applied with Sikaflex 591 sealant, from deck to finish, this is to minimise the risk of any moisture ingress in future and to mitigate the risk of the new flooring system to be affected by the flexing and natural movements of the ship.

Sikafloor Marine A60

ERS Marine Safe-T-Deck

The second phase of the system used was SynDeck® 1222 Bond Coat, SynDeck® 1290FC Ultra-Lightweight underlayment, SynDeck® 1257 Underlayment sealer. The second phase of the system was SynDeck® RediDeck made up of SynDeck® 1222 Bond Coat, SynDeck® 1290FC Ultra-Lightweight underlayment, SynDeck® 1257 Underlayment sealer. This raises the depth of the total system whilst retaining a weight of less than .75kg/mm/m2

This hybrid system was finished with 8mm of ERS Marine Safe-T-Deck. A highly effective, yet decorative heavy duty, slip-resistant floor finish.

The client wanted a durable, light-weight and slip-resistant system - the new systems combined saved a staggering weight of 27.18kg per m2 with a total saving of 4 tonnes overall, with a slip-resistant value of R13.

SynDeck® RediDeck (SS1222, SS1290FC, SS1259)

Benefits

  • Corrosion risk is mitigated which extends the life of the steel deck.
  • Slopes to drains have improved water removal.
  • Seamless, waterproof, durable and slip resistant finish.
  • Hand laid coving improved cleaning regime and hygiene.
  • Excellent chemical resistance provides durability.
  • High weight savings.

As the exclusive approved stockist and training centre for SynDeck® Marine products, ERS have also trained a number of partner contractors that can undertake installation projects as and when required.

All SynDeck® Lightweight and Ultra Lightweight Deck Coverings and Marine Screeds are also IMO Approved for commercial markets such as Cruise Ships, Offshore vessels and Ferries.

Find out more information about our range of products here.