The Concrete Society Concrete Advice provides valuable technical guidance on concrete flooring for waste transfer stations and remains highly relevant to modern industrial environments. Although the advice note was published in May 2013, its principles continue to underpin best practice for concrete floor design in waste transfer facilities, recycling plants, and energy from waste stations.
The guidance highlights the severe levels of abrasion experienced by concrete floors in waste transfer stations. This abrasion is caused by the repeated trafficking of loading shovel buckets across the floor surface during daily operations. Over time, this aggressive action leads to accelerated surface wear, reduced floor life, and increased maintenance requirements. It also explains how the harsh operating conditions within recycling facilities contribute to extensive joint arris breakdown. The constant movement, turning and braking of heavy vehicles places concentrated stress on traditional concrete floor joints, making them one of the most common points of failure. Once joints deteriorate, facilities often face ongoing repairs, operational disruption, and rising maintenance costs.
A key focus of the Concrete Society guidance is the correct placement of reinforcement within the concrete slab. Proper reinforcement location is essential to minimise cracking, reduce joint damage and improve long-term floor performance in high-abuse environments.
Level Best Concrete Flooring has developed its Joint-Free Flooring System specifically to address the issues outlined in Concrete Advice No.49. By eliminating traditional joints and optimising reinforcement design, Level Best significantly reduces abrasion-related damage and joint failure.
Using innovative active and passive hybrid reinforcement technology, Level Best delivers durable, low-maintenance concrete floors tailored for demanding applications. Waste transfer stations, recycling facilities and public council facilities benefit from improved floor longevity, reduced downtime, and lower whole-life costs.
For operators seeking a proven, future-proof concrete flooring solution, Level Best’s joint-free systems align perfectly with the principles set out in The Concrete Society Concrete Advice No.49. If you would like to speak to us, please get in touch with us via our contact page.
