Additional provisions to protect the floor should be considered for items such as high lifts, portable backstops, bleachers, etc. While Northern Hard Maple has one of the strongest compression values of all hardwood species, it is important to evaluate the point loading effects of using portable backstops, bleachers, equipment carts and gym equipment on the floor. It is recommended that the owner consult with the equipment manufacturer when specifying the proper wheel for use in the facility. When designing your athletic facility, know the weights and stresses to which your flooring will be subjected. A higher or lower value for any of the performance characteristics addressed in this section may influence other characteristics in the flooring system.
Variances are also inherent in performance test data on a single floor.
Floors tested in accordance with DIN 18032 Part 2 will exhibit a range of values for each performance characteristic. The following matrix is a general guideline to assist in determining which performance characteristics to consider when selecting an MFMA maple sports flooring system. It should not be used as a specification for a specific system. MFMA manufacturers have spent years testing and developing a host of subfloor systems to meet the needs of athletes and other users. Anchored resilient systems are mechanically fastened to the concrete substrate, but have a combination of components that allow varying degrees of additional resiliency within the subfloor system.