ResinDek^® vs Concrete Flooring

Cost Savings & Speed of Construction

An independent cost comparison study published by Rescorla Engineering found that an elevated platform with ResinDek flooring was up to 34% less expensive than the concrete alternatives. In fact, it is quite common to save up to $5/sqft* ($53.82/m²) or more with tax benefits when using ResinDek instead of concrete. How?

Less Weight + Less Footings + Less Steel + Less Time = Real Savings

• ResinDek panels are 85 – 90% lighter than concrete which allows for less steel in the support structure and footings may be significantly reduced or eliminated.
• Elevated platforms using ResinDek flooring can be designed with an allowable deflection limit of L/240, whereas concrete’s allowable deflection is limited to L/360: this reduces the amount of steel required in the support structure.
• Construction time can be reduced by as much as 3 – 5 weeks depending upon the size of the job.
• Concrete floors need time to cure, ResinDek is supplied with a factory finish.
• The material cost per square foot for ResinDek is less than that of concrete

Low Maintenance, Flat and Level Surface

• Concrete mezzanine floors produce dust, are required to be sealed, and often crack. Once ResinDek panels are installed little maintenance is required. In addition, individual panels can be removed without having to refinish an entire floor.
• Unlike concrete, ResinDek is supplied with a consistent factory finish, resulting in superior floor flatness, better levelness, proper surface roughness, and often higher coefficient of friction. These attributes can result in outstanding operating efficiencies of automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots.

* Actual savings may vary based on project scope and location. Tax benefits are based upon estimates and the ability to categorize the mezzanine as equipment rather than a part of the building structure. Consult local building codes and tax advisors before using any information provided.