Floor Installation (Timber) Building Codes & Rules
- Timber Floor Installation Batten Tools™ simplifies the National Construction Code (NCC) with interactive graphics, including deemed to comply & best practices.
Industry Recommendation
200um Polyethylene
Moisture Vapour BarrierIndustry Recommendation
Spike Fixing to
Concrete Slab
Manufacturer's Recommendation
10 to 15Manufacturer's Recommendation
Industry Recommendation
6 to 10mm Zigzag Bead
of Flooring AdhesiveIndustry Recommendation
Manufacturer's Recommendation
Acoustic Cradle at
450mm CTSManufacturer's Recommendation
Manufacturer's Recommendation
Pre-installation PreparationManufacturer's Recommendation
- Acclimate the wood
- Subfloor must be leveled, clean & dry
- Measure & layout the flooring to minimise cuts & waste
- Apply moisture barrier & underlayment for concrete
- Use spacers to maintain even gaps between flooring & wall material
- Sand & finish with protective coating for durability & appearance
- Follow Manufacturer's Instructions & Recommendations for installation
Industry Recommendation
Perimeter Acoustics (if required)Industry Recommendation
- 2 to 5mm filled gap, colour-matched Flexible Sealant
- Foam backing rod on gap
Informative
Timber Floor FixingInformative
- Varies between locations due to climatic differences
- Must be compliant to NCC, relevant standards & state requirements
Industry Recommendation
Batten SubfloorIndustry Recommendation
- Kiln-dried hardwood battens are recommended
- Must be straight with no distortion
- Use of batten can compensate for any minor concrete level fluctuation
Manufacturer's Recommendation
Skirting Board as Schedule
(19mm thk preferred)Manufacturer's Recommendation
Secret Nail Fixing
Top Nail Fixing
Manufacturer's Requirement
Batten Subfloor on Concrete Manufacturer's Requirement
Concrete Slab
Acoustic Mineral Wool
Manufacturer's Recommendation
Batten
- 400 to 450mm CTS[1]
- 80 x 19mm thk Hardwood or,
- 70 x 35mm thk Softwood
Board Nail Fixing RULES
NCC 2022 V2
Manufacturer's Recommendation
- High Density Hardwood BattensManufacturer's Recommendation
- Top (face) Fixing
- ≤ 135mm wide boards
- 32 x 2.2mm T-head machine-driven nails
- Secret Fixing
- ≤ 85mm wide boards
- 32mm x 15mm Staples or,
- 38mm x 16 gauge Cleats
- ≤ 135mm wide boards or humid locations
- 38mm x 15mm Staples or,
- 38mm x 16 gauge Cleats
- Medium Density Hardwood & Softwood Battens
- Top (face) Fixing
- 45 x 2.2mm T-head machine-driven nails or,
- 45 x 2.5mm bullet head nails
- Secret Fixing
- ≤ 85mm wide boards
- 45mm x 15mm Staples or,
- 45mm x 16 gauge Cleats
- ≤ 135mm wide boards or humid locations
- 50mm x 15mm Staples or,
- 50mm x 16 gauge Cleats
- Top nail fixing required for boards adjacent to walls
Manufacturer's Recommendation
- 400 to 450mm CTSManufacturer's Recommendation
- 80 x 19mm thk Hardwood or,
- 70 x 35mm thk Softwood
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