Sports Hall and Activity Areas

Sports halls and other types of activity spaces are at least as vulnerable to water damage and other moisture-related problems as other facilities, while the challenges involved in renovating them can be significantly greater. If the space needs to be dried out, conventional methods may require large construction fans to run for weeks, which of course means a longer shutdown than necessary. The smart way to renovate is instead to install SubFloor’s ventilated flooring right away and then let the built-in ventilation gradually dry out the subfloor while operations continue. If the renovation is due to sudden water damage without any underlying moisture issues, it may even be possible to turn off the floor fan once the damage has been fully repaired. 

Activity spaces of this type rarely have just one use, especially in smaller towns. A single space may need to serve as a gymnasium, sports hall, dance studio, exhibition space, and concert hall, requiring quick setups and takedowns. These activities place very varied demands on the properties of the flooring. Often, a certain degree of flexibility is desirable, while at the same time the floor must be stable and able to withstand heavy loads. These types of complex calculations are part of everyday life for our engineers, who are happy to help find a solution that doesn’t compromise functionality. 

A sound-absorbing SubFloor provides a quieter indoor environment.

A renovation can also be a good opportunity to review the impact sound insulation in the space, where SubFloor’s acoustic flooring—featuring polyamide and TPE damping pads—combined with carefully selected surface layers can have a significant impact. 

All in all, a subfloor system that is raised, sound-absorbing, and ventilated offers a quick and easy way to build up from the raw concrete surface. The floor can easily be installed perfectly level (or with the desired slope where warranted), without any need for prior leveling and without taking up vertical space. With installation heights starting at just 15 mm, they can be used anywhere. The result is a fresher, quieter indoor environment—and, as an added bonus, an installation space with room for wiring that’s easily accessible beneath the floor.