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Design - Use over block and beam floor?

Bethany Evans Posted this on 22 Mar 2024

It may be possible to install the Sublime® floor over a block and beam floor (subject to confirmation as below) however it would not be the most efficient build up requiring more depth than alternative solutions might require.

The use of the Sublime® floor is not ideal over a block and beam floor because the installation of the Glapor requires compaction, which may not be suitable depending on the size and spans of the floor as the vibration could cause an issue. This would need to be confirmed by the block and beam supplier or by a structural engineer.

A lot of benefits of the Sublime® system would be negated if installed over a block and beam, the suspended floor does not require the Glapor’s damp protection as it is not in contact with the soil. There is no need for the Glapor’s structural support as the support is provided by the concrete beams, the insulation provided would still be of benefit but there would be other insulation materials that could provide the same insulation in a shallower depth.