Upper Floors

Question 1

Why is softwood used?

Answer 1

Strong wood

Cheap wood

Easy to cut

Question 2

How far apart should joists be placed?

Answer 2

400-600 mm

Question 3

Consequences of joists being placed too close together?

Answer 3

Boards/flooring will overhang joists

Waste of money, as it is not necessary

Boards will have to be cut down which is time wasting

Question 4

Consequences of joists too far apart?

Answer 4

Boards will not fit joists as they often come in set sizes.

More stress on the joists

Question 5

What is a quarter space landing?

Answer 5

The stairs turn 90’ degrees

Question 6

Advantages of a joists hangar?

Answer 6

Easy to fit into the wall

Don’t have to make any holes in the walls

Quick to use

Question 7

What could happen if joists are installed too long?

Answer 7

Joists could start to twist

More chance of damp

Could protrude past the block wall

Question 8

In cavity construction, where are the upper floor joists commonly attatched?

Answer 8

Inside the skin of a block wall