A guide to the specification and construction of floors and paving for industrial and commercial use. It indicates possible problems and defects, and gives advice on how to deal with them. Special reference is given to finishes, such as tiles and screed.
Materials used in construction and finishing; ground-supported floor slabs (slabs on grade); finishes - directly finished slabs, screeds, toppings and overslabbing, car parking; finishes - tiles, pavers, sheeting, access flooring; external concrete paving; specifications, site control, investigations and testing; repairs, resurfacing, maintenance.