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Structural Guide
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- Lateral Instability
- Vertical Instability
- Missing Edge Trim
- Overloaded Panels
- Perimeter Tipping
- Panel Surface Detachment
- Deformed Panel Surface
- Chipped Laminate
- Brittle Edge Trim
- Missing Components
- Improper Grounding
- Plenum Leaking
- Subfloor Particulate: Rust
- Zinc Whiskers
- Uneven Wear
- Untrimmed Cutouts
- Warped Panels
- Miscellaneous Problems
Brittle Edge Trim
Edge trim which surrounds the panel is brittle and unstable.
- Repeated use of Acrylic / Polymer chemicals (wax)
Causes:
- Breaking of edge trim leaves laminate surface open to chemicals that can detatch surface covering.
- Leaves laminate surface exposed to chipping
- Lateral instability
- Allows water/chemicals used in cleaning to corrode understructure
- Safety hazard from personnel tripping
Consequences:
