Hi,
I need to replace a couple of floor joists that run from behind my front door into the living room of my 1900's semi. After removing the carpet and checking under the floor (approx 2-3 foot void) the remaining joists look fine. Most of the floor boards are fine but there are a few that are uneven and have a bit of rot but these ones will have to come up to get to the joists that need replacing.
The long term plan is to fit oak flooring. To make sure the floor is solid I plan to:
1. Rip out the old floor boards.
2. Relace the 2 or 3 rotten joists.
3. Insulate between joists.
4. Fit new ply or chipboard floor
5. Live with it for a bit whilst saving up for the oak!
I have some mineral wool insulation left over from doing my loft so plan to attach netting to the underside of the joists and use this.
My main question is what is best to use for the actual floor? I understand that chipboard is not good to fix oak flooring to, so that leaves ply? If so what type/thickness is best?
Also, is there anything I've forgotten or should be done differently?
I need to replace a couple of floor joists that run from behind my front door into the living room of my 1900's semi. After removing the carpet and checking under the floor (approx 2-3 foot void) the remaining joists look fine. Most of the floor boards are fine but there are a few that are uneven and have a bit of rot but these ones will have to come up to get to the joists that need replacing.
The long term plan is to fit oak flooring. To make sure the floor is solid I plan to:
1. Rip out the old floor boards.
2. Relace the 2 or 3 rotten joists.
3. Insulate between joists.
4. Fit new ply or chipboard floor
5. Live with it for a bit whilst saving up for the oak!
I have some mineral wool insulation left over from doing my loft so plan to attach netting to the underside of the joists and use this.
My main question is what is best to use for the actual floor? I understand that chipboard is not good to fix oak flooring to, so that leaves ply? If so what type/thickness is best?
Also, is there anything I've forgotten or should be done differently?