Live Floor Replacement

Live Raised Floor Replacement

Live Lift proprietary replacement floor service

Data Centre raised floors are constructed with a plenum underneath in which access is provided for piping, wiring and cold airflow used to cool equipment.

Traditional pedestal raised floors have a typical lifespan of about 20 years but require ongoing maintenance and attention to avoid weakening of the floor tiles, that could lead to a partial or full floor collapse.

With Data Centres operating 24/7 carrying out maintenance to the raised floor can be difficult due to scheduling downtime. EDP Data Centre Solutions provides the solution using our Live Lift proprietary replacement floor service, that enables live raised floor replacement.

With Live Lift our team lift one or more server racks simultaneously so that the floor tiles underneath them can be replaced or the floor repaired.

To find out more about live raised floor replacements or any of our other floor services please contact us.

Here is the process for a Live Lift without shutting down your Data Centre operation:

First our team will remove the floor tiles surrounding the server racks.
Our proprietary support system is then placed on the subfloor.
Our mounting system is placed under the server racks or cabinets.
The proprietary system then raises the mounting system, raising the server racks in unison.
Whilst the racks are lifted our team removes the old tiles, repairs floor structure, and installs new floor tiles.
Once installed the racks are lowered back into position and surrounding floor tiles replaced.

As well as live replacement EDP Data Centre Solutions can carry out other floor services including:

Inspections to check weight bearing capacity.
Repairs to the floor that includes levelling and strengthening with installation of stringers between pedestals.
Floor grille replacement.
Cable entry management with the sealing of cable cut-outs to prevent cooled air leakage and enable better airflow management.
Framework construction to support heavy equipment, new units or to brace existing support.
Subfloor sealing to prevent the oxidation of concrete and the resulting dust that can damage ventilation systems.