Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Jul 15, 2008 5:48 pm We've got a couple of quotes for solid timber 19mm x 130mm timber floors.
One company installs using batons. Total floor height is 38mm. The other company installs using plywood sheets. Total floor height also comes to 38mm. Both quotes are very similar in price. What is the preferred installation method? What are the pros and cons of each? Re: Solid Timber Floor - Batons or Plywood 2Jul 15, 2008 6:43 pm If the quotes are similar, go for the ply it has much better sound and thermal insulating properties.
I'm surprised the batten quote is similar, its generally used because its a cheaper method. Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15905 Jimbo73 I would use heaps of adhesive on each sheet and screw rather than nail. use as many as you like cheers Simeon 1 4064 If this is a custom build then I would expect the builder to set out the door frame closer to the wall to avoid the gap between architrave and the wall and or specify… 9 8306 |