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Kojonup District High School, located in a rural area of Western Australia, faced a flooring challenge in an old building. The existing flooring consisted of wooden floors, Masonite sheeting, and glued-down vinyl. While the vinyl was still in good condition, it was outdated and aged. The school needed an effective solution that wouldn’t risk further damaging the timber floor substrate during the installation process.
The Altro Adhesive-Free flooring system was proposed as an alternative. Here’s why it made sense:
Cost and Labor Considerations
The school’s remote location meant installers had to travel long distances (upwards of two hours) and stay overnight to complete the job. Altro Adhesive-free flooring significantly reduced installation time. Instead of a week’s worth of work (including disposal and removal), the installation was completed in just two days. This saved both time and costs.
Mitigating Risks
The old building posed challenges related to substrate setbacks, moisture, and heritage-listed wooden floors. Altro Adhesive-free flooring addressed these issues without compromising the existing timber floor.
Installer Feedback
Initially hesitant, the installers were pleasantly surprised by the efficiency of Altro Adhesive-free flooring. They appreciated not having to perform multiple processes to prepare the floor. The positive experience left them eager to use the product again on future projects.
User Experience
Acoustics Improvement:
Courtney Toland Manager of Corporate Services, Kojonup District High School, WA says “They notice that acoustics are important; there has been an improvement in the room…All in all, a quick install that saved money and time kept the installer happy, and the space revived and performed better with acoustics.
Less disruption:
The farm manager’s teacher Brandan Holland emphasised the value of investing in the building. Choosing Altro Adhesive-Free flooring allowed them to transform the space without disrupting it for an extended period. “Pulling up the old floor would have taken over a week, but Altro Adhesive-Free flooring minimised downtime to just two days”.
In summary, Altro Adhesive-free flooring proved to be a quick, costeffective, and practical solution for Kojonup District High School. It saved money, time, and left both installers and users satisfied with the results. The revived space now performs better acoustically, enhancing the overall learning environment.
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They noticed that acoustics are important, and there’s been a noticeable improvement in the room. All in all, it was a quick install that saved both money and time, kept the installer happy, and ultimately revived the space with better acoustic performance
