Wrapping the ends of joists to prevent damp transmission (Ed. ) - DIYnot I need to change many of the original floor joists due to rot Typically joists are wrapped in DPM using stable gun for example I’m wandering if there’s a better way such as foil tape Any thoughts would be most welcome
Wrapping end of joists in DPM | Screwfix Community Forum Get a roll of 300 - 450mm dpc and wrap it round the ends of the joists Secure it using galvanised clout nails on the underside of the joist Ensure the dpc covers the joist sufficiently to extend beyond its seating on the brickwork
Pressure treated lumber : r Carpentry - Reddit Depends on the type of treatment Some are worse than others Ideally, you'd use non-treated floor joists with a DPM wrapped around the end of the joist being pocketed in the masonry
How worried should I be about the timber joists and flooring in a new . . . However, if you go down the route of sleeper walls, then you will need some decent foundations for them An alternative, as he has now fitted hangers, you can either get joist end caps, used as if they were built in, or wrap the ends in dpc, both prior to fitting into hangers
Replacing suspended floor, DPM detail? | Period Property UK In the end it looks like there is a bit of rot down there (not loads thankfully) so have added extra ventilation with telescopic vents The joists were sitting on top of a timber that had been laid directly onto the footings No fixings or any kind, just sat on top
Wrap joists in DPM and level | DIYnot Forums The joists sit in holes in the wall and in two places share the same hole as the air vent covering part of the hole My question is how best to wrap the ends in DPM Have read to use 450mm roll and use short clout nails to fix underneath
Damp Proofing a wooden floor | Screwfix Community Forum In the end I have laid dpm an placed a framework of joists on thop of this I then put loft insulation between joists and layed pine boards on top fastening with cut clasp floor nails
DPM under suspended floor | DIYnot Forums I'm fitting a ledger board to gable end to hang a suspended floor off in new extension The other end of joists will be on joist hangers hung from the blocks at other end Should I bring the dpm up from under the concrete oversight and behind the ledger board at one side and the joist hangers at the other?
New suspended ground floor - Screwfix Community Forum Joist are going to need replacing, due to a complete cowboy completing previous work Currently the joists sit in wall pockets Some are sistered, some ends are wrapped in DPM, some slate wedges , some plastic wedges Pipes are all over the place and the subfloor needs clearing