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Sub-floor bracing is provided to transfer sideways loads (ie: not gravity, but wind or earthquake loads) down to the ground.
Bracing needs to be provided at all levels to work. Imagine a building in a wind that had bracing to resist the wind at the roof and wall levels, but not at the subfloor level. The side load of the wind could be transferred through the roof and walls, but when it gets to the subfloor the piles have no way to transfer it to the ground because they are just designed to resist gravity loads. So they will fail in strong winds. It is a bit like a skycraper with columns on every level but one. That level has nothing to resist the gravity so it will fail.
What else can I help you with?
What does sub-floor mean?
under a foundation of a sub.
Purpose of hip bracing in steel towers please answer it in detail as much as you can?
1. for support of bracing 2. reduce the torsion effect. 3.reduce the slenderness ration Regard Ravi
What is sub heading?
the purpose of a subheading is to explain a little more about the heading
Can you install ceramic floor tiles over linoleum?
You shouldn't. You need a surface that will allow the adhesive to make a good bond to. There are different types, read the instructions for the one you buy and apply it to the recommended sub floor.
How do you fix squeaky floors in a home?
Depends on what you think is causing it.You could try spreading chalk powder with a broom,so the powder gets in between the joints of the boards.Talcum powder is ok but a bit perfumy,ballroom powder is easy to get and doesnt smell.If your sub-floor is timber,it could be caused by insufficient nailng of nogs between joists.If floor is on ground level,you may be able to access sub-floor from under house.
What is the purpose of a joist?
to support the sub floor.
What does sub-floor mean?
under a foundation of a sub.
Do you need a sub-floor in your basement?
Usually yes, a well insulated sub-floor will save you lots of money from heating. You can choose to build a sub-floor on 2x4 lumber with moisture barrier or use those sub-floor tiles (usually come in as 2x2).
Purpose of hip bracing in steel towers please answer it in detail as much as you can?
1. for support of bracing 2. reduce the torsion effect. 3.reduce the slenderness ration Regard Ravi
What are the boards between the floor joists called?
Blocking. Cross Blocks, or X Blocks/Bracing. Depends on what region of the country you are in.
What is a sentence with the word bracing?
We are bracing ourselves for the worst.Or, begin the bracing for impact!
How do you lay a basement sub floor?
Dricore
What types of underlay are suitable for laminate flooring?
The type of underlay you need will depend on the type of sub floor or floor you are putting the laminate on is made of. If the sub floor is made of concrete, you would want vapor barrier underlay. If the sub floor is made of wood a standard or premium underlay would used.
Can you install engineered wood flooring over a wood floor that is on concrete sub floor?
Absolutely.
Can hardwood run parallel to JOISTS?
If you're installing hardwood floor boards over a strong 3/4 inch plywood sub-floor, then yes, you can install the hardwood floor parallel to the joists. If your sub-floor is weak, then you should fix the subfloor.
What is a construction bracing connection?
A bracing connection is the fixing that holds bracing in place and to transfer loads into the bracing. Bracing holds the structure stable by transferring sideways loads (ie: not gravity, but wind or earthquake loads) down to the ground. It helps keep the structure upright and square when these loads come on to the building.
How do you frame a house on blocks?
By building a pedimented sub-floor first.
