Wood Information Sheet 1-36 Timber joist and deck floors - avoiding movement
Publication Year
2017
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides guidance minimising problems of movement and noise in timber floors in masonry or timber frame buildings considering timber joists, strutting and noggings, floor decking, support of non-loadbearing walls, and ceilings for intermediate floors.
Document History
Superseded by the December 2018 edition December 2017 edition. Supersedes the April 2016 edition. First issued 1995, revised 2012 and 2016.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates from the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivered an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications. BM TRADA timber publications are no longer maintained following the closure of BM TRADA's publishing operation on 31 December 2024.
