2006-12-29 00:32:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Don't think there are any specific regulations - however you really need to consider the noise which could cause problems with the neighbours below.
2006-12-29 00:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by gotaquestion123 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My neighbours above me have a wooden floor. People never install them properly, they don't bother with the sound insulation. They bang and crash about like clog dancing elephants. When you lay the floor, put a rubber membrane down and fit floor just short of walls. That will prevent sound travelling through building. Cover gap with beading. A friend of mine got around a no wooden floor rule by laying carpet ( insisted upon by landlord ) and put wooden floor on top. Neighbour below very happy.
2006-12-30 04:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by charterman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ceiling below (groundfloor flat) must either consist of two layers of 12.5mm plasterboard or FireBoard with a two coat plaster finish, This is for fire regs as for sound regs so long as there is sufficent sound insulation against both impact and airbourne noise you will be ok. Checked on the regs for you but they give no specific figures if you want to check follow this link to see the building regs
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADE_2003.pdf
2006-12-29 01:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, there should be a double layer of gib-rock sheets underneath the joists. Rock wool insulation should be packed between joists to minimise noise and retain heat.
Another option is installing a floating floor.
2007-01-01 09:02:36 · answer #4 · answered by garowo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check the local building codes in your town/township. Call your City Hall for referral to enforcer of building codes.
2006-12-29 00:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by linda c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋