I would like to lay a solid real wood floor in a flat that is concrete with vinyl tiles on top. I need to bury my plumbing and electrical network so my idea was to lay the pipes (insulating the plumbing pipework against heat) and then screw down battens (500mm X 500mm or more if needed to accomodate the space used by the pipes). Then lay the wooden floor on to the battens. The wood will be tongued and grooved oak and will be secret nailed.
What's wrong with this plan?
What is the maximum distance apart the battens should be?
I would like to lay insulation between the battens (to protect against cold - not for noise - I am on the ground floor). Can anyone recommend good insulating material for the environment i have described?
Thanks in advance.
What's wrong with this plan?
What is the maximum distance apart the battens should be?
I would like to lay insulation between the battens (to protect against cold - not for noise - I am on the ground floor). Can anyone recommend good insulating material for the environment i have described?
Thanks in advance.