On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 8:58 AM, Mark Keymer <m...@viviotech.net> wrote: > Thank you for the information, both on and off-list. > > It has been very helpful. > > Also it looks likes the current tiles are VCT so no Asbestos currently. > > Sincerely, > > Mark Keymer > > > On 10/2/2012 4:36 AM, Alex Rubenstein wrote: >> >> We have operated with several types of floor in four locations over the >> last 15 years (Raised, VCT, painted, and polished concrete). >> >> Personally, I like the look of the polished concrete the best. It's >> relatively cheap and easy to do. Epoxy and VCT tend to get hurt over time >> and require considerably maintenance. If you want any pics, let me know. >> >> From a static electricity aspect, we have never had a problem with any >> flooring ever - that is more about humidity level and proper grounding. >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Mark Keymer [mailto:m...@viviotech.net] >> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:12 PM >> To: North American Network Operators' Group >> Subject: Data Center Flooring >> >> We recently took possession of a building which part of it was used for a >> teleco room by a Cellular company. The floor looks like crap. So we were >> thinking about maybe just putting another new flooring on top. >> Currently it has some type of tile looking flooring. I have been told the >> the entry way into the building is Anti-static. However No idea on the >> actual data center flooring. >> >> I know in the past there have been talks about datacenter flooring. >> (Even Carpet if I recall). What I am wondering is does the actual >> datacenter flooring need to be like Static Dissipating. (Found something >> that does that for about $10.00 a Sqr foot). Or can it just be non static >> generating or like non conducting. Not quite sure the wording to use here. >> >> Any thoughts on this would be appreciated on or off the list. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> -- >> Mark Keymer
If I may give a +1 to the concrete. Polishing is part of the install and often the harsh surface is intended for adhesives or shoe/tire grip. As mentioned the reduced cost is also great. -- ~ Andrew "lathama" Latham lath...@gmail.com http://lathama.net ~
