I am seeking the best solution for sloping floors in a timber frame new build flat.
I won't go into the reasons for the sloping floors. A surveyor and structural engineer have confirmed it is not a structural problem.
The builder has discussed 2 possible solutions. The first is to take up the 22mm chipboard flooring and fir (taper) the acoustic battens that are lying on the plywood timber frame, then replace with new chipboard. I don't believe he intends to do this throughout the property, but just where the slopes are obvious. a couple of rooms which are within tolerance would not be touched
The second method is to but join different thicknesses of plywood sheet screwed down across the entire chipboard floors throughout the property, to achieve the level, then use a flexible latex type compound to smooth the transition between the different thickness of plywood sheets.
The builder is more in favour of the second approach and says that it should give a better finish on which to lay engineered hardwood flooring etc.
One bedroom and a study will be carpeted. The kitchen, utility room and 2 bathrooms will be tiled. The rest of the flat will have engineered oak flooring.
I am inclined towards the second solution because 100% of the floors will be top sheeted with plywood.
Is this second method inferior, as good or better than the first?
We will be moving out for the duration of the works.
Are there any issues that I should consider?
I won't go into the reasons for the sloping floors. A surveyor and structural engineer have confirmed it is not a structural problem.
The builder has discussed 2 possible solutions. The first is to take up the 22mm chipboard flooring and fir (taper) the acoustic battens that are lying on the plywood timber frame, then replace with new chipboard. I don't believe he intends to do this throughout the property, but just where the slopes are obvious. a couple of rooms which are within tolerance would not be touched
The second method is to but join different thicknesses of plywood sheet screwed down across the entire chipboard floors throughout the property, to achieve the level, then use a flexible latex type compound to smooth the transition between the different thickness of plywood sheets.
The builder is more in favour of the second approach and says that it should give a better finish on which to lay engineered hardwood flooring etc.
One bedroom and a study will be carpeted. The kitchen, utility room and 2 bathrooms will be tiled. The rest of the flat will have engineered oak flooring.
I am inclined towards the second solution because 100% of the floors will be top sheeted with plywood.
Is this second method inferior, as good or better than the first?
We will be moving out for the duration of the works.
Are there any issues that I should consider?