basement/cellar again...

Jan 22, 2005 3 Replies
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how to construct the floor in the cellar/basement...



I'm considering 2 options, both result in having a chipboard (can't remember the proper name) floor, if only because of impact resistance (as apposed to concrete) if a child falls over



the 2 methods I've found are...



#1...



chipboard



2 x 2 batons vapour barrier quilt type insulation (not sure what this is... anyone ?)
100mm concrete DPM

#2



chipboard flooring vapour barrier



2" polystyrene
100mm concrete DPM

what, in the groups opinion, would be the better option ?



bearing in mind this cellar has direct access, via a DG PVC door, into the garden and a fully opening window.



thanks LJ


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Neither. 50mm of Kingspan or Celotex is a much better option than either because it has 4x the insulating property for a given thickness.

Please refer to other post. The walls should probably get some attention as well. If you can post the details, we can do the sums.

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"in2minds" wrote | I'm considering 2 options, both result in having a chipboard | (can't remember the proper name)

flooring grade chipboard?

| floor, if only because of impact resistance (as apposed to concrete) | if a child falls over

I wouldn't worry; it's extremely unlikely a small child would chip or otherwise damage concrete :-)

For child friendly flooring, I would suggest cork sheet. Also good for insulation. I've dropped plates on cork tiled concrete, and the plate bounced unbroken.

Owain

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