mezzanine floor FAQ

Why do I need to gap ResinDek panels?
When do I need a finish on my panels?
Can you apply a finish to ResinDek UF (unfinished) after it has been installed?
What are the capacities of each panel?
How thick are LD, MD, HD and Xspan?
How much does each panel weigh?
Why are your panels undersized?
What is more important - Uniform loads per square foot, or pallet jack loads?
Do you warrant your panels?
When should I use the ESD finish?
Why do I have to use your ResinDek Drill Screws instead of my own?
What is the Invisi-Loc® Underside Fastening System?
What is the standard unit size for ResinDek Panels?

Why do I need to gap ResinDek panels?
ResinDek panels, like most other panels in the Industry, are prone to linear expansion during changes in humidity on the jobsites. Because ResinDek panels are made of wood fibers and a variety of resins, melamine and urea resins, they are extremely dense and don't crush under load. Because they don't crush, they are particularly susceptible to buckling if the panels expand together.
When do I need a finish on my panels?
When you have high traffic and want a good-looking floor for years to come. Without a finish, stains from beverages, marking pens, and traffic penetrate the panels and are not easily removed. ResinDek is offered in Gray Diamond Seal® and Clear Diamond Seal® finishes for this reason.
Can you apply a finish to ResinDek UF (unfinished) after it has been installed?
Yes, we offer coatings that can be applied directly over ResinDek UF on site, please contact our office for details.
What are the capacities of each panel?
How thick are LD, MD, HD and Xspan?
ResinDek LD, MD and HD are 3/4" thick and are designed to install over 20 gauge or heavier corrugated metal "B" decking. ResinDek Xspan is 1-1/8" thick designed to be installed directly over bar joists or structural supports without "B" decking.
How much does each panel weigh?
ResinDek LD - 3.06 lbs per square foot. ResinDek MD - 3.44 lbs/sf. ResinDek HD - 3.75 lbs/sf ResinDek Xspan® - 5.2 lbs/sf.
Why are your panels undersized?
We manufacture the panels 1/8" under nominal dimensions to allow for gapping. When spaced properly, a nominal 4x8 panel will take up exactly 48" x 96" of space on your platform.
What is more important - Uniform loads per square foot, or pallet jack loads?
While both are important, the loads imposed by pallet jacks are usually more critical because the load is more concentrated and dynamic instead of static. Pallet jack loads also appear to increase the risk of failure faster when recommended loads are exceeded.
Do you warrant your panels?
All ResinDek panels are conditionally warranted for a period of seven years when installed and used within our guidelines. Please refer to our detailed Installation Instructions and written warranty for details.
When should I use the ESD finish?
ResinDek with ESD should be used whenever there is electrically sensitive equipment, including laptops, barcode scanners, and RFID devices on or around your work platforms. In addition, ResinDek ESD panels eliminate the occasional static shock that your personnel may occasionally experience when walking on a floor in dry environments.
Why do I have to use your ResinDek Drill Screws instead of my own?
You can use your own screws, but we cannot warrant against fastener related issues if you do. Our screws are self-drilling, require no counter-boring, and are computer color matched to the panel surface. Problems frequently encountered with other screws include strip out, improper seating of the screw head, and panel lift from the surface of the corrugated. Pre-drilling may be required on ResinDek Xspan installed over heavy gauge steel. Contact Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products for further details.
What is the Invisi-Loc® Underside Fastening System?
The Invisi-Loc Underside Fastening System is an advanced fastener installation system that mounts fasteners under the mezzanine decking rather than on the top. This underside fastening provides a showcase appearance floor that is easier to clean.

What is the standard unit size for ResinDek Panels?

ResinDek UF	- 30 pcs. per unit
ResinDek® LD	- 32 pcs per unit
ResinDek® MD	- 32 pcs per unit
ResinDek® HD	- 32 pcs per unit
ResinDek Xspan®	- 21 pcs per unit