Bison Slabs or Timber

JosephQ

I am just about to start building on a 1 1/2 story house in donegal and i was wondering what to do with the upper floor should I make it with a bison slab (only name I know to call it) or should i go for timber. I have heard that the slabs a cheaper than timber and also have better sound proofing

muffler

The slabs will work out a wee bit dearer than timber joists but I would highly recommend them. Apart from the sound proofing aspect that you have mentioned they provide a high level of fire resistance and also allow you the luxury of having all your first floor partitions built in block rather than timber studs.

You need to talk to a structural engineer about this before you start or alternatively to the engineer with the firm who will supply the slabs. Some walls and perhaps foundations may need to be altered to accommodate the slabs.

JosephQ

Thanks for that Muffler. would a 360 digger be able to lift them into place or would you need a crane

muffler

The delivery lorry does all

annie gilpin

JosephQ wrote: »

I am just about to start building on a 1 1/2 story house in donegal and i was wondering what to do with the upper floor should I make it with a bison slab (only name I know to call it) or should i go for timber. I have heard that the slabs a cheaper than timber and also have better sound proofing

hello joseph,
im about to start buildig a two story house in donegal..and was wondering if you went with the bison slabs and where did youpurchase them.im also concidering this method.also where gave the best price for blocks and concrete..
this information would be very much appreciated thanks..:rolleyes:

muffler

Grave digging a 3.5 year old thread. annie gilpin could you PM JosephQ for this info.

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