In Part 3 of Skill Builder’s series following an extension build it’s time for the suspended beam and block flooring. Generally speaking, there are two options for …
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Roger, I used the block & beams on my extension. The beams are slightly proud of the blocks (even with the slurry grout) causing the PIR insulation boards to rock. The Celotex website says to use a thin sand blinding to take out imperfections, but some say the sand will get moved around. Thoughts please?
Wow, interesting way to do floors. Definitely not done this way in the U.S. I'm absolutely sure there is some type of reinforcing material running lengthwise in those beams.
Great Educative video. Thank You Sir. Would it be possible to state the following 1. Maximum long span of these beams between the supports. 2. Maximum load which these beam can take . 3. Maximum n minimum distance 2 adjacent beams. Thank you Sir. I have liked n Sibscribed your channel n forwarded it too to my students of civil engg. N architecture. Love from India ?
Beam and block ground floor construction is in common use by the national house builders as dry construction means speed. I would have specified a 75mm fine concrete oversite on the dpm to ensure that the vermin aren't presented with a breeding hall and nursery. The beam and block suspended floor will still require insulation on top e.g 80-100mm polyurethane and then the floor finish say, 75mm screed over. This is just to point out that the slurry-ed blocks don't provide a floor finish. I've also specified beam and block for a first floor to give an excellent base for underfloor heating and a wet room en-suite not to mention the excellent acoustic properties attenuating sound from below.
Approx $50 per beam for real? In US I dont even know where I would buy a beam like that if I wanted too… And even then its probably going to cost $200 each… If anyone knows where to get these in Northwest Indiana let me know!
Roger, I used the block & beams on my extension. The beams are slightly proud of the blocks (even with the slurry grout) causing the PIR insulation boards to rock. The Celotex website says to use a thin sand blinding to take out imperfections, but some say the sand will get moved around. Thoughts please?
Where are you based mate? Need an extension at some point
man that is so cool and fast. would probably save too much money and last too long in the usa lol. otherwise, it would be extremely overpriced.
First time I did this was almost 40 years ago, been using it ever since.
Wow, interesting way to do floors. Definitely not done this way in the U.S. I'm absolutely sure there is some type of reinforcing material running lengthwise in those beams.
If I can build by my own this that would be great.
2:24 зачем он одел гаршок без высотного строительства ?
Hollow block would be a better idea
You need a bigger two wheeler…
What is the loading for 1 ft.sq ? Thank you
Love the way you explain everything pal….
High vis overkill lol.
I like the system
Don't have that in the U.S.
My back hurt just watching?
I'm no builder, but this method gives me the fear. I really don't think it looks particularly safe. ?
Great video. Thanks.
Great Educative video.
Thank You Sir. Would it be possible to state the following
1. Maximum long span of these beams between the supports.
2. Maximum load which these beam can take .
3. Maximum n minimum distance 2 adjacent beams.
Thank you Sir.
I have liked n Sibscribed your channel n forwarded it too to my students of civil engg. N architecture.
Love from India ?
With every pallet of blocks you get a free pkt of fingers ??
Block and beam totally fucks you back up
Narrated by Jason Statham.
Don't need more storage just need less stuff, less is more and easier too,
You guys need to buy a Grasshopper. Way easier and better than the hand cart.
Just pick the beams up and carry them FFS – bloody kids these days 😉
Beam and block ground floor construction is in common use by the national house builders as dry construction means speed. I would have specified a 75mm fine concrete oversite on the dpm to ensure that the vermin aren't presented with a breeding hall and nursery. The beam and block suspended floor will still require insulation on top e.g 80-100mm polyurethane and then the floor finish say, 75mm screed over. This is just to point out that the slurry-ed blocks don't provide a floor finish. I've also specified beam and block for a first floor to give an excellent base for underfloor heating and a wet room en-suite not to mention the excellent acoustic properties attenuating sound from below.
Approx $50 per beam for real? In US I dont even know where I would buy a beam like that if I wanted too… And even then its probably going to cost $200 each… If anyone knows where to get these in Northwest Indiana let me know!
Brilliant work SkillBuilder, we’re thinking about doing an extension just like this. Wanted to know roughly how much did this project total?
Thanks
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Thankyou for this, a great illustration. . . . Chris . . . Norwich, England
"modern housing neglect storage" so true, insightful video