Advice needed ref subfloor prep

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by RPB, Sep 8, 2015.

  1. RPB

    RPB Super Moderator Staff Member

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    i need to level this floor,, but I could do with a bit of advice reference a problem (see photo)..

    Any help appreciated :)
     

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  2. pf flooring

    pf flooring Well-Known Member

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    Quarry tiles in an out building? How olds the house? I'd imagine no Dpm under it though
     
  3. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    NA the lot job done :confused:
     
  4. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    does it have a working dpm ?
     
  5. RPB

    RPB Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'll put a hygro box on it Friday to get a good idea ref damp..
    The rest of the job has been great as far as prep goes, hall (T shape), bathroom and kitchen all ply into existing floorboards..
    The "outhouse" should be straight forward., but was concerned about how to overcome the timber covering pipes..

    At my late (ish) stage of life I'm a novice floorer, but sad to say, anal in doing it right :)

    All replies greatly appreciated :)
     
    Last edited: Sep 10, 2015
  6. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    is there flex in the timber channel ? if so you need to fix any flex. Might be that you fix battens to sides. But need to know moisture readings first to advice which way to go.
     
  7. RPB

    RPB Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Thanks Matt, the timber is solid.. I'll post a reading by Sat morning..:confused:
     
  8. RPB

    RPB Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Reading is 76%
     
    Last edited: Sep 13, 2015
  9. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    That floor properly won't have a DPM so I'd forget the reading as that would change in the wet months.
    I'd go NA , DPM1c, NA

    What floor covering going down?
     
  10. RPB

    RPB Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Karndean... Will order in a tub of DPM1c if that's the way forward..
    Thanks for the reply :)
     

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