Are you sweating on the foundations of your upcoming build? With multiple methods, it can be confusing to decide which one is right. But don't panic, we're here to help. In this article, we examine a popular choice for both floor and upper levels due to its accessibility, practicality, and cost effectiveness.
Below are our top five reasons to consider joist and block floors for your own project.
# 1: It's faster
As an alternative to the centuries-old method of wooden beams and floorboards, many modern buildings use a concrete slab over hardcore along with a rigid foam installation for better insulation and to minimize drafts. However, this method can be time consuming as the concrete has to harden before work can continue and can also be weather dependent.
The easy-to-use joist and block flooring offers a much faster process as it requires minimal preparation of the floor. And because the method is completely dry with no mortar or glue required, it creates a safe working platform for subsequent business (or, if you're working alone, the next part of the build) once the slab is finished.
# 2: It's great for home improvement
Installing a concrete beam and block floor is easy and straightforward. This is an excellent option if you are building your own house or structure. The T-beams are laid and positioned so that the blocks can fill the gap. Companies that specialize in beams and blocks in addition to providing the materials will design the floor for you and provide plans and drawings to accompany you on your way. And since the method is accessible to unskilled workers, bars and blocks naturally also offer great potential for savings at work.
# 3: It's safer – and tougher
In contrast to wood and other materials, beam and block floors are fireproof. They won't warp, melt, bend, or collapse when exposed to flame or high heat. In the worst case, you have more time and options to escape the building or to enter the fire department. In addition, joists and blocks are inert materials, which means they cannot be affected by some of the most common household problems: frost, moisture, rot, bugs, etc.
# 4: it drowns out the noise
Due to the sheer density of the joist and block materials, the sound insulation between floors is much greater. This means that if the method is used for an upper floor, the sound transmission between the floors is significantly reduced, so that you no longer hit the ceiling with a broom! And since there is no wood, you can say goodbye to those annoying creaky floorboards too.
# 5: It offers architectural freedom
However, quiet isn't the only benefit that the beam and block density offers. Since the floor can carry much heavier loads, it provides an opportunity to be more creative with the layout upstairs, as block partitions can be safely placed on the floor. Installing underfloor heating is also easy.
Conclusion
Many people have spoken lyrically about their decision to include joist and block floors in their own construction projects. Whether you want to save time, money, peace of mind, or space, the method offers an efficient and painless alternative to many of the other options used today.
