BU645 Installing timber strip flooring over timber joists (2019)
Product Description
Poorly installed timber strip flooring can result in problems such as cupping, warping, buckling and squeaking of boards. The main causes of problems are installing flooring before the building is fully enclosed, high moisture levels, boards of insufficient thickness and joists too far apart.
This bulletin describes the requirements for installing timber strip flooring over timber suspended floor framing and outlines finishing options and maintenance requirements. It replaces Bulletin 390 Laying timber strip flooring over timber joists.
This bulletin covers:
- subfloor framing
- timber flooring
- installing timber strip flooring
- floor finishes, cleaning and maintenance.