flooring disaster potential

johnwt · 27 Sep 2014

ive took it upon myself to replace the old hard wood flooring to find when i had done so the stud wall has been placed on top set between joists.

ive now had to relay the old flooring back down but now im terrified the stud wall could come down.

please give me any advice you can as this is a 1911 mid terrace so not new build.

there hasnt been any sudden movement or anything but im just worried the stud wall was soley supported by the bedroom floor joists.

mattylad · 28 Sep 2014

Its a stud wall, not supporting (I hope) and its been there a long time - should be fine.

johnwt · 28 Sep 2014

yeah its not supporting as the roof is rafter and purlin.

the loft is supported by another wall that this stud wall joins to. it separates the bedroom from the bathroom.

ive ended up with some boards cut back to the wall while others are still in place.
should i put some noggins in maybe or can a stud wall generally support itself.

plugwash · 29 Sep 2014

I think you will want some kind of support where the old boards join the new to stop things moving too much but i'm not sure what the best way to do it is.

johnwt · 29 Sep 2014

ive been reading from other posts that the done thing is to add some noggins in at 400mm centres using 2 x 4 timber.

im just not sure if its correct.

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