The advantages of timber: construction method
Does timber offer a construction method that provides tangible benefits to make it a system of choice for the construction sector?
STEICO floors – long spans, easy to install and cost effective
Performance, efficiency and reliability
Modern houses require large rooms sizes and open plan living. The STEICO construction system offers the flexibility to incorporate all aspects of a design. STEICO floors provide solutions for all application areas with cost effective and robust solutions.
Floor construction "Residential"
Floor construction with STEICO I-joists
- 15mm plasterboard (Type A)
- Slim STEICO I-joists combine load-bearing capacity with efficiency
- 22mm Chipboard stiffens the floor construction and form a highly resilient subfloor.
- Services incorporated within the floor zone
Floor construction "Residential 2"
Floor construction with STEICO I-joists and additional sound protection
- 15mm plasterboard (Type A)
- Slim STEICO I-joists combine load-bearing capacity with efficiency
- 22mm Chipboard stiffens the floor construction and form a highly resilient subfloor.
- 100 mm STEICOflex between joists for ecological sound protection – also supporting a healthy indoor climate.
- Services incorporated within the floor zone
Floor construction "Cassettes"
Floor construction with STEICO I-joists and additional flooring board
- 15mm plasterboard (Type A)
- Slim STEICO I-joists combine load-bearing capacity with efficiency
- 15mm OSB
- 22mm Chipboard stiffens the floor construction and form a highly resilient subfloor.
- Services incorporated within the floor zone
Floor construction "Separating"
Floor construction with STEICO I-joists and additional sound protection
- 15mm plasterboard (Type D).
- Second layer 15mm plasterboard (Type D), resilient bar @ 400mm centers.
- Slim STEICO I-joists combine load-bearing capacity with efficiency.
- 15mm OSB stiffens the floor construction and forms a highly resilient subfloor.
- 100 mm glass wool between joists for sound protection.
- Services incorporated within the floor zone
Products for STEICO floor constructions
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The advantages of timber in construction: health and wellbeing
This article from the Beyond Zero Carbon team looks into the health and wellbeing benefits that timber, and natural products generally, can offer when…
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The advantages of timber in construction: environment
A positive CO2 balance can only be achieved by harvesting trees, using their wood for material purposes and replanting young trees, which then…
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STEICO I-joists: guidance for follow on trades
With STEICO I-joists services can be incorporated within the floor zone. The new guide provides follow-on trades with valuable advice on the correct…