Core void

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Core void

Core void

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Core void

Thin where layer is not supported by a core in the affected area

Thin where layer

Core Voids (Multi-Layer Resilient Plank)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Core voids in multi-layer resilient plank flooring refer to localized areas within the plank structure where internal material support is absent or significantly reduced. Modern resilient planks are composite constructions consisting of a wear layer, decorative film, core structure, and in some products an attached backing or cushion. When an internal void or discontinuity exists within the core, the wear layer may temporarily bridge over the unsupported area. Under concentrated loading, the wear layer may collapse into the void, producing fracture, puncture, or localized structural failure. Because the internal condition is

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