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Housing - New Build: Floor boarding and not concrete for ground floor - design detail needed

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    • CommentAuthorPlanks
    • CommentTimeSep 12th 2007
     
    My project is technically a renovation and extension but the olde building has no roof so it's almost new build! I was to have a concrete floor to the extension (7x6m) but recently have wondered whether it would be possible to use floor joists and t&g planks. Can this meet up with modern building regulations or does the need for ventilation mean it'll just end up being too draughty/cold?
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeSep 13th 2007
     
    Can be done yes, you will need ventilation and insulation and air tight.

    An alternative is to lay the slab (concrete or limecrete) and batten it then board it no ventilation needed but leave it 6 months before boards go down.
    • CommentAuthorEnzo
    • CommentTimeSep 13th 2007
     
    If you do have a solid floor in the extension you may have to run some ducting under it, to ventilate the existing suspended floor in the original part of the house.

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