I am in the process of designing a steel frame house and I am in two minds about the construction of the 1st floor, the ground floor I have decided to be jet floor from Hanson, and as much as I would like the 1st to be the same, its a bit more tricky with cantilevered bedrooms on the south and west elevation/s.
The I section would be around 250mm (to be confirmed) possibly 300mm, and I would like a screed 65-75mm, insulation about 100 (min), I think my aim is to reduce the floor depth, provide good insulation and protect the catilevered bits that are sticking out more, all this and I would like to reduce thermal bridging where possible,
The question is which is better concrete beam (such as jet) or timber?
Many thanks for your input
tony
27 Jun 2010, 2:42 PM
How will you insulate the house? What are your target U-values?
