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Hello Charlotte!
We are in the process of building a new 2-story house, and right now it seems like we will pour the slab and have the walls delivered as sandwich elements (prefab concrete with foam insulation).
Would you recommend a wooden or concrete intermediate floor?
If concrete - what type would you recommend and why?
Thank you in advance...
We are in the process of building a new 2-story house, and right now it seems like we will pour the slab and have the walls delivered as sandwich elements (prefab concrete with foam insulation).
Would you recommend a wooden or concrete intermediate floor?
If concrete - what type would you recommend and why?
Thank you in advance...
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Wood or concrete is primarily a cost issue.
Concrete slabs dampen sound better, have less flex, experience less deflection over time, move in the same way as the walls but cost more and require a stronger construction in the foundation and ground floor.
A wood floor that is properly dimensioned and installed meets most people's requirements for sound insulation.
Concrete slabs can then be divided into two categories: Cast-in-place and prefabricated. Both are good but require proper handling both during planning and construction. Prefabricated is usually cheaper, but not always.
Concrete slabs dampen sound better, have less flex, experience less deflection over time, move in the same way as the walls but cost more and require a stronger construction in the foundation and ground floor.
A wood floor that is properly dimensioned and installed meets most people's requirements for sound insulation.
Concrete slabs can then be divided into two categories: Cast-in-place and prefabricated. Both are good but require proper handling both during planning and construction. Prefabricated is usually cheaper, but not always.