I would appreciate some advice on the best way to replace upstairs floors in a 250 year old cottage. 2 of the bedrooms are separated by a wall. The wall is single skin brickwork inside a timber (oak) frame. This wall is built on top of the existing original floor. I want to replace the floorboards, but am concerned that I will make the wall unstable if I simply cut the floorboards flush with the brickwork. Am I right to be concerned or is this fairly normal? The new floor I intend to lay will be 18mm pine t&g, which I want to leave exposed.
Also, the joists are the original 4x2s. When we get the occasional large lorry go past the floor shakes a bit. Would it be a good idea to fit noggins in between the joists to tie it all together, or will the fact that I will be using t&g help to strengthen it sufficiently (the existing boards are not t&g).
Thans for any assistance.
Steve
Also, the joists are the original 4x2s. When we get the occasional large lorry go past the floor shakes a bit. Would it be a good idea to fit noggins in between the joists to tie it all together, or will the fact that I will be using t&g help to strengthen it sufficiently (the existing boards are not t&g).
Thans for any assistance.
Steve