Advice for Stable Floor Construction & Improving Attic Floor Stability
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With regard to the stability of the attic floor on which the Staenis gratings will be placed, it is important to ensure a solid and stable surface. This can be done, for example, by adding extra reinforcement or adjusting the height control of the Staenis legs. It is also important to work accurately and to ensure a good connection of the gratings to the substrate.
What are the problems with the current floor construction on the construction site?
The problems with the current floor construction are:
- Deflection of the current plank floor, which cannot be reinforced because the underside must remain visible.
- Unevenness of the new Durelis plates, possibly caused by uneven or damp storage.
- Not sufficiently compacting and placing the aerated concrete granules high, so that the OSB does not support well on the granules.
- Inaccuracy in the height adjustment of the Staenis legs, which requires precise work to the millimeter.
- Single OSB 18mm plating is too light; a minimum of double OSB is recommended for high quality.
What is the proposed solution to the floor construction problems?
The proposed solution is a floor construction consisting of foil, Staenis grid, aerated concrete granules, OSB 12 + 18 mm, subfloor and floating multi-layer parquet. This structure must be correctly applied and tested on an area of half the size of the main room. A choice can be made to continue with aerated concrete granules or to switch to insulation screed as a filler. Insulation screed is considerably lighter and firmer than aerated concrete granules.
What is the purpose of installing a double OSB board with screw in the proposed floor structure?
The purpose of installing a double OSB board with screw connection is to completely eliminate the creaking and squeaking when walking on the floor, which ensures a more stable and quieter floor construction.
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