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mayburn
12th April 2010, 10:26 AM
I am building a small hut and am stuck with the material for the floor.
The area is prone to termites, they are eating the old hut, I have the
concrete columns set with beams and joists in place, but what to
finish the floor itself with?
It measures 3X4 metres and although it will be shelterd, and covered by a roof, I am a slow worker, it could be subject to some moisture. I have priced compressed cement but
think that is far too expensive, any cheaper suggestions? (MDF board etc). It must be termite and to some extent damp proof
thanks
Bob

ivanavitch
12th April 2010, 10:27 PM
Cypress pine is termite resistant.

I think Gunnersons also supply a "termite resistant" sheet flooring. Same as yellow tongue structaflor but called termiflor. It may have be a different colour tongue.

RufflyRustic
13th April 2010, 09:53 AM
Sorry, but MDF won't do at all as it is not moisture resistant. :no:

artme
27th April 2010, 09:59 AM
Make sure you put ant caps on your,stumps,posts, pillaees - whatever you call them.

Pehaps Formply for the flooring? Need to seal the edges.