Floor insulation???

zipee · 2012-03-11 00:36:13

First I hope I have this on right forum!! Looking at a complete revamp of old house. I plan on gutting it and putting laminate/semi solid wood floors over floor boards. So it there any insulating that I do to floor at the same time??? I plan on insulating walls and attic etc but this is my chance to get it right and would…

11-03-2012 12:36AM

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First I hope I have this on right forum!!

Looking at a complete revamp of old house. I plan on gutting it and putting laminate/semi solid wood floors over floor boards. So it there any insulating that I do to floor at the same time??? I plan on insulating walls and attic etc but this is my chance to get it right and would opinions and advice. What about flooring??? Budget is tight - of course!

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#2 11-03-2012 01:53PM

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what is the current construction in the floor?

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#3 11-03-2012 03:19PM

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Hi

Currently tounge and grooved boards.

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#4 11-03-2012 06:16PM

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on a suspended timber floor??

on a concrete slab??

on the ground???

on a suspended concrete floor??

I am trying to assess what space you have to play with.

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#5 11-03-2012 07:27PM

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Sorry! Doh! It is on wooden joyces.........4 inch I think. - is that suspended??

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