Comments for Building New Floors and Fixing Bouncy Floors http://blog.luxorcorp.com Professional advice about wood floors Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:24:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on Ceramic tiles with grout crack? by house renovations http://blog.luxorcorp.com/2009/09/03/ceramic-tiles-with-grout-crack/#comment-4653 house renovations Mon, 24 May 2010 19:12:52 +0000 http://blog.luxorcorp.com/?p=16#comment-4653 Very nice information. Very nice information.

]]> Comment on The Simplest Way to Fix Bouncy Floors by Martin http://blog.luxorcorp.com/2008/12/08/the-simplest-way-to-fix-bouncy-floors/#comment-4374 Martin Thu, 06 May 2010 19:45:21 +0000 http://blog.luxorcorp.com/?p=3#comment-4374 No doubt IBS2000 can help with foot traffic , what about reducing vibration from the relocation of stacking full size front load washer/dryer to 2nd floor? On spin cycle, front load can reach 1000 rpm and greater. Want to reduce vibration throughout structure. Intention would be to install IBS connectors across span of 2x10 SPF. Renovation pending. No doubt IBS2000 can help with foot traffic , what about reducing vibration from the relocation of stacking full size front load washer/dryer to 2nd floor? On spin cycle, front load can reach 1000 rpm and greater. Want to reduce vibration throughout structure. Intention would be to install IBS connectors across span of 2×10 SPF. Renovation pending.

]]> Comment on The Simplest Way to Fix Bouncy Floors by Rod Wolfe http://blog.luxorcorp.com/2008/12/08/the-simplest-way-to-fix-bouncy-floors/#comment-4123 Rod Wolfe Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:32:42 +0000 http://blog.luxorcorp.com/?p=3#comment-4123 Should the joists be jacked up if they are sagging, before the IBS system is installed? If this is not done, the bridging system would only function when increased load causes additional deflection. I would want the bridging to absorb the stress that caused the orignial sag. In effect, this would destress the beam [joist] and then spread that load across the entire system through the bridging, when the jack[s] are removed. Need some engineering imput here. Should the joists be jacked up if they are sagging, before the IBS system is installed? If this is not done, the bridging system would only function when increased load causes additional deflection. I would want the bridging to absorb the stress that caused the orignial sag. In effect, this would destress the beam [joist] and then spread that load across the entire system through the bridging, when the jack[s] are removed. Need some engineering imput here.

]]> Comment on The Simplest Way to Fix Bouncy Floors by Andrew Davies http://blog.luxorcorp.com/2008/12/08/the-simplest-way-to-fix-bouncy-floors/#comment-2611 Andrew Davies Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:06:44 +0000 http://blog.luxorcorp.com/?p=3#comment-2611 My client had a spongy, bouncy, shaky floor. After considering a number of solutions to fix this problem, I decided to go with the Luxor IBS2000 interlocking manufactured bridging system from Luxor Industrial Group. Installing the system was a breeze and the results were a greatly improved structural integrity of the floor after only one day of installation labor. A cost effective and easy solution to a common problem in floor renovation, as a contractor I recommend the IBS2000 interlocking bridging system. Andrew Davies DR Countertops&Renovations North Vancouver BC Canada My client had a spongy, bouncy, shaky floor. After considering a number of solutions to fix this problem, I decided to go with the Luxor IBS2000 interlocking manufactured bridging system from Luxor Industrial Group. Installing the system was a breeze and the results were a greatly improved structural integrity of the floor after only one day of installation labor. A cost effective and easy solution to a common problem in floor renovation, as a contractor I recommend the IBS2000 interlocking bridging system.

Andrew Davies
DR Countertops&Renovations
North Vancouver BC Canada

]]> Comment on The Simplest Way to Fix Bouncy Floors by Bill http://blog.luxorcorp.com/2008/12/08/the-simplest-way-to-fix-bouncy-floors/#comment-2456 Bill Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:51:09 +0000 http://blog.luxorcorp.com/?p=3#comment-2456 Just used the IBS bridging in my custom home. I had 11 7/8" deep i-joist spanning 18 to 22 feet on my floors. I had an issue with lightweight concrete in my kitchen area. After the marble was laid, you could feel the joists vibrate. Discussing this issue with my builder, he told me that he would fix it with the IBS. What a difference? There was no more vibration in the floor. I asked my builder why he did not use the IBS when he framed the floor? His response was that he will use the IBS from now on. Just used the IBS bridging in my custom home. I had 11 7/8″ deep i-joist spanning 18 to 22 feet on my floors. I had an issue with lightweight concrete in my kitchen area. After the marble was laid, you could feel the joists vibrate. Discussing this issue with my builder, he told me that he would fix it with the IBS. What a difference? There was no more vibration in the floor. I asked my builder why he did not use the IBS when he framed the floor? His response was that he will use the IBS from now on.

]]> Comment on Continuous joist span issues by Homeowner http://blog.luxorcorp.com/2009/10/05/continuous-joist-span-issues/#comment-1952 Homeowner Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:24:02 +0000 http://blog.luxorcorp.com/?p=30#comment-1952 Just recently built a house with 14" deep i-joists. The joists are one length spanning two rooms ( family room and kitchen ). I can relate to this situation. I was standing in the family room while my wife and children were in the kitchen. When my children ran across the kitchen floor, I actually felt their movement in the family room. And I was not standing directly across from them. Just recently built a house with 14″ deep i-joists. The joists are one length spanning two rooms ( family room and kitchen ). I can relate to this situation.

I was standing in the family room while my wife and children were in the kitchen.

When my children ran across the kitchen floor, I actually felt their movement in the family room. And I was not standing directly across from them.

]]> Comment on The Simplest Way to Fix Bouncy Floors by P.E. http://blog.luxorcorp.com/2008/12/08/the-simplest-way-to-fix-bouncy-floors/#comment-1750 P.E. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:35:07 +0000 http://blog.luxorcorp.com/?p=3#comment-1750 In response to Seiko. Please see June 29 reply. If it is not a strongback issue, then you might have a bearing problem. Check the bearings on the sagging trusses that you have. In response to Seiko. Please see June 29 reply.

If it is not a strongback issue, then you might have a bearing problem. Check the bearings on the sagging trusses that you have.

]]> Comment on The Simplest Way to Fix Bouncy Floors by Seiko http://blog.luxorcorp.com/2008/12/08/the-simplest-way-to-fix-bouncy-floors/#comment-1300 Seiko Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:33:30 +0000 http://blog.luxorcorp.com/?p=3#comment-1300 I have floor trusses in my floors built in the 1990's. I have noticed that in parts of the floors, the joists have sagged. It is not bouncy. When you walk on those areas, it feels like the joist is moving down. For my situation, is the IBS bridging worth evaluating to fix my issue? FYI, the areas are in the living and dining rooms.;. All the best!! I have floor trusses in my floors built in the 1990’s. I have noticed that in parts of the floors, the joists have sagged. It is not bouncy. When you walk on those areas, it feels like the joist is moving down. For my situation, is the IBS bridging worth evaluating to fix my issue? FYI, the areas are in the living and dining rooms.;. All the best!!

]]> Comment on The Simplest Way to Fix Bouncy Floors by P.E. http://blog.luxorcorp.com/2008/12/08/the-simplest-way-to-fix-bouncy-floors/#comment-644 P.E. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:15:05 +0000 http://blog.luxorcorp.com/?p=3#comment-644 In response to Doug T. on June 4. Floor trusses require the use of strongbacks. Check your strongbacks. They might be cut ( not attached )or they might be tying in only a few trusses. You can the IBS; however you should use it for the entire area, not just in the area where you have the sag. In response to Doug T. on June 4.

Floor trusses require the use of strongbacks. Check your strongbacks. They might be cut ( not attached )or they might be tying in only a few trusses.

You can the IBS; however you should use it for the entire area, not just in the area where you have the sag.

]]> Comment on The Simplest Way to Fix Bouncy Floors by skarlet http://blog.luxorcorp.com/2008/12/08/the-simplest-way-to-fix-bouncy-floors/#comment-625 skarlet Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:45:09 +0000 http://blog.luxorcorp.com/?p=3#comment-625 This is a very good product for reducing floor vibration. I have seen it fix a bouncy floor many times. Overall it will save you money. This is a very good product for reducing floor vibration. I have seen it fix a bouncy floor many times. Overall it will save you money.

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