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The document provides details on suspended timber ground floors. These floors consist of floorboards attached to floor joists suspended above a subfloor on small supporting walls called tassel walls. A wallplate atop the tassel walls supports the floor joists, while a damp proof course separates the walls and plates to prevent moisture damage. Vents are installed and stepped above with a damp proof course to ensure adequate ventilation and prevent decay of the timber floors and walls. Insulation is also included between the floor joists for thermal insulation.

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Suspended Floors 2

The document provides details on suspended timber ground floors. These floors consist of floorboards attached to floor joists suspended above a subfloor on small supporting walls called tassel walls. A wallplate atop the tassel walls supports the floor joists, while a damp proof course separates the walls and plates to prevent moisture damage. Vents are installed and stepped above with a damp proof course to ensure adequate ventilation and prevent decay of the timber floors and walls. Insulation is also included between the floor joists for thermal insulation.

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Detailed Drawing of Suspended Timber Floor Click to Vie

Suspended Timber Ground Floors consist of the finished timber floorboards being attached to floor
joists, which are suspended above the subfloor of the foundation.

These floor joists are raised above the subfloor on small supporting walls called tassel walls (or sleeper
walls).

A wallplate is then attached to the top of the tassel walls, on which the floor joists rest on.
A damp proof course separates the wall plates from the tassel walls, preventing decay from any rising
moisture. Also, note the gap in the block work of the tassel walls, ensuring adequate air circulation.

Vents are installed in the external wall to ensure that adequate ventilation is given to the timbers,
ensuring the circulation of fresh air, keeping the timbers dry and preventing decay.

Note the stepped DPC, installed above the vent to prevent moisture penetration.

To ensure that the floor is thermally insulated, either rigid or blanket insulation is placed between the
floor joists.
The quilted insulation is supported by netting stapled to the joists, while the rigid insulation can be
supported on battens between the joists.

Video of Suspended Timber Floor Detail Drawing


This video shows the most effective approach for drafting the  detail drawing of a suspended
timber floor.
Note: Labeling and material symbols also need to be included.

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