Engineering Brick Course

[richo106]

Hi

 

In our bungalow conversion project we are having a new solid floor put in. Build up is hardcore, concrete slab, PIR, UFH pipes, screed. The original floor was joisted and floorboards.

 

however when I took a section of the wall down today, both inside and outside had 2 courses of blue bricks but the outside course was a brick higher than inside.

 

Is this normal/standard?

 

what level would you put your new floor too? 

 

All advice/help much appreciated 

 

Many Thanks 

 

 

[Mr Punter]

If the ground under the floor is firm and inert you are better off with a bit more insulation and less hardcore.

 

Blue bricks are sometimes used instead / as well as a DPC.

 

You probably want you finished floor similar to the existing so internal doors and external thresholds are the same.