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Floor coverings

Unit 207: Carry out first fix flooring and roofing

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Types of floor coveringsChipboard flooring Tongue-and-grooved flooring

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Floor fixingsNails should be 2½ times the thickness of the floorboard.

Seeking permission‘Secret nails’ method

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Floor fixings continuedFloorboards can also be screwed down. This can reduce the noise from a loose or squeaky board.

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Services under floorElectrical wires should be through the middle of the joist.

Pipework is generally notched on the top of a joist.

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