only 4mm ply for bathroom floor??

[cluelessjo]

okay, so when it comes to diy, i'm probably the most dim person you can find!
But i have a problem, and would like some advice!! my bathroom floor had to be removed as it was water damaged, the council sent round the guys to do it and they removed the damaged chip board which was really thick and replaced it with 4mm ply wood straight ontop of the joists and then are returning tomorrow to lay the lino straight on top.

Well, as i said im clueless so wouldn't no if this is right or not, im only worried as when i walked on it, it is really bouncy and squeaky in a few places and doesn't seem all that sturdy. if anyone can help to tell me if this is right or rong iwould be really greatful, if not then what is supposed to be done. I really dont want to start moaning at workmen if they are doing the right thing

thankyou!!

 

[WoodYouLike]

any load bearing material on joists - no matter what type of floor covering goes over it - should be at least 18mm thick.

So, start moaning!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What! 4mm! I think you've misheard.

 

[Richard C]

You’re likely to fall straight through 4mm ply . Either you’ve got it wrong or this is some sort of a wind up!

 

[big-all]

the only possible use for 4mm ply is new floor installed then 3mm hardboard to cover the joins[in this case ply] before the lino is layed??

 

[WestmidsChippy]

okay, so when it comes to diy, i'm probably the most dim person you can find!
But i have a problem, and would like some advice!! my bathroom floor had to be removed as it was water damaged, the council sent round the guys to do it and they removed the damaged chip board which was really thick and replaced it with 4mm ply wood straight ontop of the joists and then are returning tomorrow to lay the lino straight on top.

Well, as i said im clueless so wouldn't no if this is right or not, im only worried as when i walked on it, it is really bouncy and squeaky in a few places and doesn't seem all that sturdy. if anyone can help to tell me if this is right or rong iwould be really greatful, if not then what is supposed to be done. I really dont want to start moaning at workmen if they are doing the right thing

thankyou!!

sure it isn't temporary?

 

[Astartes]

okay, so when it comes to diy, i'm probably the most dim person you can find!
But i have a problem, and would like some advice!! my bathroom floor had to be removed as it was water damaged, the council sent round the guys to do it and they removed the damaged chip board which was really thick and replaced it with 4mm ply wood straight ontop of the joists and then are returning tomorrow to lay the lino straight on top.

Well, as i said im clueless so wouldn't no if this is right or not, im only worried as when i walked on it, it is really bouncy and squeaky in a few places and doesn't seem all that sturdy. if anyone can help to tell me if this is right or rong iwould be really greatful, if not then what is supposed to be done. I really dont want to start moaning at workmen if they are doing the right thing

thankyou!!

sure it isn't temporary?

One way or another it is

 

[cluelessjo]

Thankyou for replies, unfourtunatley i was not mistaken, they 'ran out of the thicker hardbord stuff' which to my amazment was only layed in the centre of the floor, so left big gaps round the edges, no joke!! luckily my neighbour had a look at it and very easily pulled up the ply from on top, to find this out!! it's all been done prperly now afta a huge complaint and a new workman came out to do it again!