Wood Information Sheet 1-36 Timber joist and deck floors - avoiding movement
Publication Year
2016
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Gives guidance in minimising problems of movement and noise in timber floors in masonry or timber frame buildings. The guidance is mostly related to dwellings but can also be applicable to floors in other building types. Also provides a summary of variations when using BS 6268.
Document History
Superseded by 2017 edition. April 2016 edition. Supersedes the December 2012 edition. First issued 1995, revised 2012.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
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