ADA Requirements
To accommodate a wide range of special occupational requirements in the workplace, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that interior fixtures, furnishings, and surfaces meet specifications regarding accessibility, mobility, and functionality.
Dry Soil Penetration
Routine and scheduled maintenance on commercial carpet is designed to remove dry soiling particles, which abrade and discolor the face fabric. However, dry soil, which filters through conventional commercial carpet backing, can be more difficult to remove. Such particles eventually accumulate underneath the carpet and create a permanent source of dust, dander, and particulate – as well as a potential source of micro-organic contaminants and odors.
Eliminating Distractions
Signature Crypton Carpet with BioCel Laminate serves as an effective noise reducer by minimizing the sound of foot traffic, providing effective absorption of airborne sound, and reducing sound transmission to rooms below. Based on acoustical studies and field experience, Signature Crypton Carpet with BioCel Laminate can play an important role in a comprehensive noise management program.
LEED Information
Signature Crypton Carpet products may be used in conjunction with other qualified building materials to help meet LEED criteria. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based standard, developed by the US Green Building Council, for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings.
Open Cell vs Closed Cell
Marketers of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products frequently promote the attributes of closed cell configuration, as contrasted with the open cell polyurethane chemistry found in Signature Crypton Carpet BioCel Laminate carpet backing. Attributes of closed cell products are alleged to include greater resistance to moisture and improved resilience.
Thermal Insulating
Heating and cooling commercial buildings is expensive. Products that contribute thermal resistance can help improve energy costs. Signature Crypton Carpet with BioCel demonstrates an R-value up to 65 percent greater than conventional carpet products.