First Floor Timber Floor Construction

These can be classed as either suspended or solid.

First floor timber floor construction.

The latter options are more expensive but provide considerable benefits. Solid floors are a lot more substantial and require the ground to be made up in layers of ground sub base sand compacted hard core damp proof membrane insulation and concrete. First deflection in the joists causes movement in the floor under load. We explain how hollow or suspended floors are made and what the key building regulations that affect them are.

Whether building a ground floor suspended timber floor or a first floor hollow floor we explain the different options and techniques that you can use in its construction. Solutions for first floors include traditional softwood joists timber i joists or open metal web joists. Floor cassettes are in open closed and insulated formats. We offer a range of timber floor frames and construction methods.

There are 2 types of floor construction used in construction today. The method and type of fixings used to secure the floor deck to the top of the joists also needs to be considered. Building and understanding a suspended or hollow timber floor. In addition to loose joist floors we also offer a range of floor cassette and separating floor solutions.

Squeaks arise in timber floors from a combination of factors. Second there could be inappropriate strutting or blocking allowing the joists to finely twist.