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we bought our house near asheville NC and it is approx 20 yrs old Post and Beam construction with plank deck [pine/fir 21/2" V-joint floor/ceiling [exposed 1st level] and roof. The deck of 2nd floor overhangs 1st level[approx 24-30"] at several points around the house. Typically, the orig owner decided to make closets with that space [they are too shallow for effective use] At all overhang areas a platform [approx 5" high] was built up presumbably for insulation purposes. I intend to put down 3/8 to 1/2" plywood underlayment over plank decking,throughout the 2nd level, before recarpeting. At this point I intend to eliminate the platforms and apply underlayment and carpet in their place. Do you see any problems with this approach. The plank decking is fully supported to the outside wall by 8' on center 6"x10" wood beams.
Good Morning, Barry - thanks for your question!
In your climate, heat loss through an overhang isn't a big concern so I wouldn't worry about that - assuming that's why the floors were built up.
If the floor surface of the planking is relatively smooth and flat, you can probably get away with 1/4" underlayment instead of the thicker stuff and save a few bucks (and save carrying those heavy 1/2" plywood sheets).
Hope this helps!
Richard Taylor, AIA
Richard Taylor Architects, LLC
www.rtastudio.com
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