Forum: Building a Yurt
06-23-2015, 01:35 PM
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Re: question on T&G flooring
Fiberglass is cheapest, but wheteher it is appropriate for 4' centers is an unknown for me. Perhaps the flanges on 2' wide batts can be stapled to the underside of the flooring? Install the plastic,...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
06-23-2015, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,856
Re: question on T&G flooring
Nice platform. Thanks for the pic. If that were my platform I'd install some 2x X bracing between the posts on the down hill side.
Since you are using beams on four foot centers it wouldn't hurt...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
06-23-2015, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,856
Re: question on T&G flooring
I wouldn't install underlayment to flatten the joists.
If you are using 4x or wider beams or sistered joists, eyeball the tops relative to eachother from the edge of the platform framing and tell...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
04-23-2015, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,856
Re: question on T&G flooring
OK skip what I said earlier. Your 2x6 T&G flooring needs to be as dry as possible before installation to keep shrinkage to a minimum. Unless it has thoroughly dried, it is going to shrink, even in...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
04-23-2015, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,856
Re: question on T&G flooring
Read and follow the instructions that come with your flooring. 'Caulk the joints' is probably not in the instructions. I've never seen caulk in any floating floor system in new construction. Clamping...
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