Leaving a block and beam floor over winter

[Fiddler]

Hi,

 

This is my first post, so please go easy on me!

 

We've had to stop work on our new build for the year for various reasons. We are currently up to DPC with the block and beam floor in.

 

Should we cover anything to minimise frost damage over the winter? And is there anything else we should do before the weather turns?

 

Comments/thoughts appreciated.

 

Fiddler 

[Vijay]

this coming winter will be my second one open with B&B floor. I didn't notice any issues after the last winter, so hope it's ok lol

[osmononame]

We are planning external beam and block for our decking/patio area out the back of our house (site access issues and old retaining walls means we can't raise the ground level) and the SE has not said anything to indicate we should have any issues and we are hopeful that that will last the lifetime of the house! 

[Ferdinand]

2 hours ago, Fiddler said:

Hi,

 

This is my first post, so please go easy on me!

 

We've had to stop work on our new build for the year for various reasons. We are currently up to DPC with the block and beam floor in.

 

Should we cover anything to minimise frost damage over the winter? And is there anything else we should do before the weather turns?

 

Comments/thoughts appreciated.

 

Fiddler 

 

I think it may make sense to keep water out, but that would be for potential freeze / thaw damage.

 

Is a B&B floor not basically the same as a motorway bridge? 

 

F

Edited September 3, 2020 by Ferdinand

[Fiddler]

My main concern is water sitting in the open cavity. 

[Roundtuit]

Can't see it being a problem.  Make sure the block and beam is properly grouted though, or the gaps will fill up with crap in no time.

[Russell griffiths]

Drill some holes in it to allow any standing water to drain through, that’s what I did before the roof went on, you will need to poke a stick in them every now and then as they fill with crud.