In message , rick
writes
On 14/10/2016 03:14, Vince wrote:
replying to Christian McArdle, Vince wrote:
Herringbone is superior in every respect: 1. Lighter (less dead load)
2. Cheaper (less wood) 3. Easier to install (less
cutting, less precision required) 4. Easier to run cables/pipework. 5. Less
susceptible to expansion/contraction.
Christian.

I absolutely agree christian, I believe they work as racking strut far more
than a full depth timber strut, Ive had many complaints in the past of full
depth struts causing squeaking, this is mainly due to caps that can
occur in
wide timber, the herringbone rules this out completely as its fitted
tightly
from top to bottom and vice versa, its a no brainer


Silentfloor joists even better

Ah. Noisy modern floors. I don't recall tongue and groove flooring being
noisy until they introduced chipboard.

Is there a way round this? Glue? Screws? Talcum powder?

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Tim Lamb