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suspended flooring in Edwardian house

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.00 PM

I had a plaster who said he could lay a new floor for me. It was originally a suspended wooden floor, in an Edwardian house. He ripped this out as I think he wanted the wood and put some thin wood down, then some laminated wooden boards on top. I suggested it wouldn't hold my heavy furniture and was bending. When laid the whole top lifted and buckled and having removed that I now have a bouncy floor. I intend to lay a wooden floor back on the joists myself as I think I could do a better job. What do I need to do first to stop the floor getting damp and what type of wood and thickness do I need?

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2 Answers

J R soutions

Rating: 5 out of 5

Glasgow

Fist of all i would source the dampness eradicate it let the joists dry out check for any rot if so treat then lay 18mm thick floorboards on top and screw down to finish works as requested

Answered4 February 2016

JHF Construction Limited

Rating: 5 out of 5

Hitchin

Remove old floor joists Locate any damp, treat and leave to dry out Check joists have not been damaged or cut through Lay new 18/22mm T&G floor boards moisture boards in bathrooms in the opposite direction to the joists, writing side up, use expanding wood glue between boards and stagger joints. Use plastic shims around the room to leave 10mm gap. Mark pipes as you go, so future trades can find services easier.

Answered11 October 2018