Browse Forums General Discussion Re: quick question on studs/joists - structural or non struc 7Apr 19, 2010 8:27 am I think there are some crossed messages regarding insulation here. You do not necessarily to insulate the garage as this room is not considered habitable, the air mass in the garage and the walls surrounding the garage offer effective insulation to the next layer of the house, therefore it may not be necessary to insulate the walls between the garage and the rest of the house. If you are converting the garage to a habitable room or even a blokes room, I would definitely suggest insulation, otherwise you will need to drink more beer in winter to stay warm there. View our blog at: http://room4acubby.blogspot.com/ Hi All, about to commence a bathroom renovation and need some advice on subfloor works. Current subfloor is hardwood T&G floorboards on 90x45 joists, but intention is to… 0 5849 Thanks for all replies. I just noticed now the pictures I added to post right on top of page were wrong. I attached pictures showing "current" and my "suggested" floor… 9 14651 Houses have been framed on floor joists since settlement, chipboard flooring is only around for 50 years or so, so why would it not be satisfactory? However exercise skill… 3 16840 |