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PLANCHER TROIS SYSTEMES [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Floors and Ceilings
DEF

A floor supported by a system of joist, binders and beams.

CONT

Triple floor construction is used in vinyl areas: 1/2" sub-floor and 5/8" underlayment plus an additional 1/4" underlayment in the vinyl areas to prevent seaming and nail pops. Double floor construction is used in carpeted areas.

Key term(s)
  • triple-framed floor
  • triple floor construction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planchers et plafonds
CONT

[...] si les portées sont [...] grandes ou les charges [...] importantes, le plancher peut être composé de solives reposant sur des poutres qui reposent elles-mêmes sur des poutres plus importantes. Dans ce cas le plancher est à 3 systèmes de poutraison.

Key term(s)
  • plancher à trois systèmes

Spanish

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