elka Strong Board

Important notes on transportation and storage

The moisture content of elka-esb P5 is approx. 9% ex works. During transportation and storage, the wood moisture content must not exceed 13%. It must be ensured that the boards are stored flat and horizontally on a dry surface. Before laying, the boards must be stored in the installation room for several days to allow them to adapt to the climate.

Notes on use

Installation panels: for use in non-load-bearing or load-bearing floor areas in accordance with DIN EN 312:2010 P5

P5 technical classes according to DIN EN 13986

Installation instructions

1. Installation should be carried out under normal climatic conditions, i.e. not in overheated or unventilated, cold and damp rooms.
2. When laying on concrete ceilings, a vapor barrier must always be used as moisture protection.
3. A wall clearance of 2 mm per meter length and width of the floor surface must be maintained, at least 15 mm.
4. The slabs must always be laid in a bonded pattern; there must be no cross joints.
5. Glue the panels carefully all round, applying the glue on both sides of the tongue if possible.
6. Sand panel joints flush, fill any joints and re-sand
7. Installed boards should be immediately covered with the intended covering or covered with a PE film to prevent the effects of moisture or damage.
8. The panels must be protected against the effects of moisture during use, e.g. from penetrating cleaning water or condensation.

DIN 68771

• DIN 68771 “Subfloor made of chipboard” must be observed.
• Obvious or recognizable technical/quality defects must be reported to your contractual partner as soon as they become known.
• Complaints after processing/assembly cannot be accepted.