Recent content by Naut2k12

Thanks Symptons! Just one more thing, is it ok to just bolt the new joist next to an existing piece or shall I try and make a scarf joint or half lap scarf joint (I've been looking things up :wink: - see http://www.craftsmanspace.com/knowledge/scarf-woodworking-joints.html I don't think I...

Hi Symptons! Thanks a lot for taking the time to respond. I found that really useful. I do have a question though, as I am going to endeavour to remove more laminate flooring to have a proper look, screwdriver in hand! What would be the best way to bolt the original joist to new joist ...

Apologies for the delay! Had to go away for work Took some pics.... Seems that I could get under the floorboards if I took some out. From the pics I noticed the end of one beam is badly breaking apart and seems to float at the last point! Further pics underneath show that...

I'll take a few pictures tonight and get back to you! Thanks ! :D

Hi big-all, Thanks for your reply! I have started to remove the laminate, but my main concern is the main wooden beams underneath the house. You can kinda see it on the 3rd picture - It seems its degrading and is the issue that is causing the bouncyness in the laminate, so I was wondering...

turns out the main beams (that I can see) are easy to break with hand and perhaps need replacing? Should I even consider going down this route?

Hi All, Following on from this conversation, can I just ask ( I created my own thread on this), would using chipboard be a good alternative if the spacers are close by? My ground floor room has springy laminate and I wanted to remove the laminate and lay straight chipboard .... but...

The room measures 420cm x 320cm. It does seem to have some wooden beams across that seem to be falling apart towards the edges. I have picked up enough chipboard to cover the room and have it supported by the beams, hopefully they don't break with pressure, but they are quite thick in size!

Help! :idea:

Hi All, So the examination of the house I just purchased continues and takes me to the laminate flooring in the rear room that adjoins the conservatory. I noticed this floor was not level and you could bounce on certain laminates - mainly towards the conservatory and where the end of the...