Jonathan

the system you describe is very common, if you are concerned about 
off gassing I suggest you ask the supplier to install quality 
plywood, preferably one made with environmentally friendly adhesives, 
often they will cover the wood with either low pile carpet or floor 
tile which can have environmental effects as well, when in doubt use 
the least volatile adhesives and air the room for as long as possible 
after installation.  I've  have installed many similar systems with 
no noticeable effect on the storage microclimate.  the better the air 
exchange is the more quickly off-gassing will dissipate, you might 
ask you building engineer about the rate of exchange in your storage areas.

Stephen

At 01:27 PM 03/10/2007, you wrote:

>Hello list
>
>My museum will be installing a couple of high density storage units, the
>type of shelving that is mounted on carriages and moves by spinning a hand
>crank.
>We are buying a system from Montel.
>The installation method, as it is explained to me, requires the carriages to
>set into a platform that is constructed on the floor.  That platform is to
>be constructed of plywood.
>I was wondering if anyone else has had units like this built with a plywood
>platform.  And if so were there any precautions taken to prevent off gassing
>from the wood.  Is this something to be concerned with?
>
>Thanks for any comments
>Jonathan Bucci
>Hallie Ford Museum of Art
>Willamette University
>Salem, OR
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