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Flooring question

5 years ago

Hi,
What is the flooring you've used? Especially the timber look - is it suitable for use below the equipment?
Best,
Antoana

Gymnasium Annexe : Roehampton, SW15 · More Info

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Pike & Partners
5 years ago
Hey Antoana, the base layer was concrete and we overlaid with a hardwood timber floor, followed by a rubber matting to protect the floor from the equipment. Are you looking at doing something similar? Kirsty @Giles&Pike
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