25MPA SOLID CONCRETE
Built for strength, impact and abrasion resistance
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE - 35mm
Equivalent to Rw + Ctr 60 for airborne sound transmission
SMARTER ECONOMICS
Significant cost saving compared to both fibre cement and a suspended slab
LIGHTWEIGHT, SOLID FEEL
Easier install with a true concrete feel and sound
BUILT FOR ALL CONDITIONS
No protection needed from water, rain or
traffic
CLEAN, COMPLIANT, PROVEN
Silica-free, non-combustible, NatHERS/BASIX aligned, Aussie made, ISO 9001
FLOOR SYSTEM COMPARISON
Comparing 35mm ALPHAFLOOR to 75mm AAC Panels, FC Sheets & Particle Board
35MM ALPHAFLOOR | 75MM AAC PANEL | 19/22MM FC SHEET | 19/22MM PARTICLE BOARD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NON-COMBUSTIBLE | Yes | Yes | No | No |
LOW MAINTENANCE | Yes | No | No | No |
RISK OF CORROSION | No | Yes | No | No |
HIGH WATER ABSORPTION (POROSITY) | No | Yes | No | Yes |
SOUND INSULATION FLOOR SYSTEM (DNTW + CTR) | 55 | 43 | N/A | ~32 |
REQUIRES PROTECTION FROM WATER | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
DURABILITY – AS/NZS 4456.10 | Yes | No | No | No |
MATERIAL | Solid Concrete Panel | Autoclaved Aerated Concrete | Fibre Cement | Particle Board |
THICKNESS | 35mm | 75mm | 19/22mm | 19/22mm |
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH | 25 MPa | 3 MPa | N/A | N/A |
CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA (SEVERE HEALTH HAZARD) | No | Yes | Yes | No |
THE QUIETEST FLOOR SYSTEM
ALPHAFLOOR® has been thoroughly tested and proven to be Australia’s highest acoustic performing floor system. Performing even higher than a 150mm suspended concrete slab.
Airborne Sound Transmission (Rw + Ctr) | Airborne Sound Transmission (DnTw + Ctr) | Impact Insulation (LnTw) | |
|---|---|---|---|
NCC Requirement for Class 2 and 3 | ≥ 50 dB | ≥ 45 dB | ≤ 62 dB |
35mm ALPHAFLOOR | 60 dB | 55 dB | 54 dB |
150mm Concrete Slab | 52 dB | 47 dB | 63 dB |
100mm Concrete Slab | 50 dB | 45 dB | 73 dB |
19mm Particleboard | ~40 dB | ~35 dB | ~85 dB |
75mm AAC | 48 dB | 43 dB | 70 dB |
NatHERS/
BASIX
HELPING BUILDERS ACHIEVE 7-STAR REQUIREMENTS
There are potential cost savings for builders when substituting ALPHAFLOOR for particle board on the first floor of homes under the new 7-star energy efficiency requirements.
When using particle board flooring, builders often need costly upgrades such as double-glazed or thermally broken windows to achieve compliance.
Because ALPHAFLOOR incorporates concrete thermal mass, it can typically improve NatHERS/BASIX ratings by approximately 0.2 – 0.5 stars (depending on orientation, climate zone and design).
This can allow builders to reduce or avoid other expensive upgrades, or assist in achieving compliance where it may otherwise be difficult.
