What is a perforated raised floor?
Perforated raised floor, also known as perforated access floor or ventilated raised floor, is a type of floor system that elevates the surface of the floor above the structural floor of a building.
Perforated raised floor is commonly used in various commercial and industrial applications, especially in facilities that require extensive flexibility for wiring, cabling, and airflow, including data center, office, or cleanroom. The components of perforated raised floor are;
Panel: it is the top surface of the Perforated raised floor, which is a type of high-pressure laminate that includes holes or perforation to allow airflow;
Understructure: a framework supporting the panels, made of steel or aluminum pedestals, and crossbeam;
plenum space: the lower surface of the plenum floor used in air conditioning, heating, and ventilation, routing cables, data, and others.
Perforation: different patterns are used for space requirement, such as circular, square, or slot pattern, allowing better airflow and noise reduction.
Adjustability: adjust the height enable the utility fit under the floor. Load capacity of the floor according to the requirement of equipment and microchip. Aesthetic different layers and color placemets.
Maintenance and accessibility can easily access the space to clean or maintain, replace. Acoustic provide a better way to control sound. Thermal assist in controlling dust. Fire resistance materials provide convenient. Modularity easy to handle and install.
Although numerous benefits can be gained from the use of perforated raised floor in terms of air quality enhancement, easy management of infrastructures, and convenient access of utilities for safety, it also requires care and planning.