Floored
Floored
I’ve spent quite a lot of time during this build checking TRADA tables to make sure whatever we put in the building will comply with building regulations and my worries for the roof were soon put to bed with the arrival of C24 6×3’s, which were almost indulgently strong for our purposes.
Wanting the same strength in the floor we were putting in above the cellar, I’ve opted for C24 5×2’s at 300mm centres, which is well within the span tables, so it shouldn’t really move at all. These are going to be insulated between, with the remaining 100mm insulation foam and topped with 18mm T&G boarding. Once it’s all screwed and glued down, it should be more than strong enough for a small lounge area. Hopefully it feels just as solid as the mezzanine and we have zero bounce.