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Method Statement Template for Wooden Flooring Installation.

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Method Statement Template for Wooden Flooring Installation.


PURPOSE/SCOPE .

The purpose of this method statement is for Wooden Flooring Works plus the materials and labor  required to undertake the wooden flooring works in a safe and controlled manner, compiling with  relevant legislation, Standards and Codes of practice etc. 

The method statement shall be briefed to all appropriate operatives to ensure that they are  aware of the sequence of activities and any Client/Consultant project specific requirements. 

REFERENCES.

  • Approved material submittal.
  • Approved material sample
  • Approved shop drawings.

STORAGE.

Store the cartons on a flat surface and support the entire length of the cartons.  

Keep the cartons dry.  

Store the cartons away from areas where falling objects or other construction activity may cause damage. 

Do not store the cartons in stacks more than six boxes high, and make sure the stacks are stable.  

Do not store the cartons in any location where temperatures may exceed 25-27° C (e.g., on blacktop pavement during unusually hot weather or under dark tarps or plastic wraps without air circulation). 

PROCEDURE/SEQUENCE OF WORK.

PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES  

All Timber Flooring /finishes material will be closely monitored and supervised by subcontractor.  Subcontractor will verify if the material complies the project specification based on the  approved material Sample. Once the items prepared, these will be protectively packed in a cartoon with proper label identifications, numbers, and locations. All finished products will be  distributed in the assigned areas carefully hoisted to prevent damages.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. 

Approved materials shall be used in accordance with the project drawings and specifications. To  confirm Timber Flooring /finishes items are manufactured as per approved details. The items will be taken to a location at site and inspected prior to installation for any damage. Check dimension of the opening size, the width and height and overall dimension of the items Climate  /Environmental Control to be operational.

EQUIPMENT.

  • Electrical Testers 
  • Wood moisture Machine  • Tape measure 
  • Level 
  • Spacer 
  • Saws 
  • Nailing Machines 
  • Fastener 
  • Hammer/ Rubber Mallet 
  • Trowel      
  • Topping Block and Pull bar  
  • Feather boards 
  • Wood filler and Putty 
  • Sander 
  • Air Compressor 
  • Vacuum 
  • Tapping Block & Pull Handle 
  • Wood Filler 
  • Moisture Barrier  
  • Underlay 
  • Metal Frame 

Surface Preparation Check: 

  • Moisture content  
  • Surface evenness  
  • Right-Angle/Squareness at Corners  •      Interface Joints 
  • Setting out and Cleanliness 
  • Application and Installation of moisture barrier/underlay 
  • Provide Sample Checklist 

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES/SEQUENCE OF WORKS.

PRE-INSTALLATION:  

 Approved material shall be used in accordance with the project drawings and specification.  

These items will be taken to the location on site and inspected prior to installation for any damage.  

Climate Control to be operational.

INSTALLATION.

  • Remove any dirt and dust on the screed. 
  • Size/Dimensions are taken for all areas and to check the floor levelling in the 
  • entire room for proper fitting of the timber to the surface 
  • Check all joints interface for proper fitting of timber installation  
  • Apply adhesive according to manufacturer’s instructions. 
  • Allow the adhesive to fully cure before proceeding to install timber flooring. 
  • Remove any dirt and dust on the screed. 
  • Apply adhesive according to manufacturer’s instruction. 
  • Lay timber flooring, where possible, use a floor nailing machine after the 
  • second on third run is in place. Lay directly over screed using adhesive or 
  • laying over plywood with carpenter’s plan and groove. 
  • Leave expansion gap of 6-8mm at the perimeters of the room. 
  • Remove perimeter wedges and check for loose timber strips.       

Installing Timber Skirting. 

The installation of skirting involves using adhesive and concrete nails to secure the skirting  in place. The nails could be temporarily or permanently secured to the skirting. For temporary securing, the  nails should only be partially hammered into facilitate easy removal at a later stage. For permanently securing,  headless concrete nails should be used. Thereafter, nail holes should be concealed with  matching wood filler and sanded smooth before finishing. 

Protection 

After finishing the cleaning process, cover the Timber Flooring /finishes by carton sheets and cover the elements by polythene sheet to prevent the collection of any dirty materials. The edges of the completed elements to be carefully protected. 

Where possible, restrict the access into areas where Timber Flooring /finishes works have been completed. 

Inspections 

The inspection requests shall be in accordance with the ITP.  


See Risk Assessment Template for Wooden Flooring Installation.

See Checklist Template for Wooden Flooring Installation. 

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