Structural Flooring

Q: Are floorboards structural?

Floorboards can be considered structural if they are 18mm or over in thickness.

Q: Are squeaky floors a structural problem?

Squeaky floors are not always an indication of a structural problem. They can be caused by humidity, loose joists, or a gap between the flooring and the subfloor. If you notice squeaky floors during the extreme temperature points of summer or winter, as is common in Australia, then the squeakiness is likely related to the environment.

A structural floor system is an alternative to building a home on concrete slabs. It is essentially a framework made out of beams and joists which have been positioned to bridge from one exterior wall to another and create a raised platform for your flooring. ArchiPro has a great range of structural flooring selected from trusted suppliers around Australia.

DecoFloor Timber-look Aluminium Flooring

DECO Australia

DecoDeck Aluminium Decking

DECO Australia

Featuring the best structural flooring in Australia

ArchiPro works with trusted suppliers across Australia to ensure that the best structural and framing products from a range of brands are available for you to choose from. ArchiPro features not only the best structural flooring options, such as solid hardwood, stone, and ceramic tile but also structural wall panelling and timber wall framing options, helping you to build the home of your dreams every step of the way.

The advantages of high-quality structural flooring

On ArchiPro, you know you’re getting the best quality products available in Australia. Structural floors are permanently installed into your home and part of your home’s structure. They have to be able to withstand a lot of daily activity, so it's advantageous to invest in high-quality structural flooring that is durable, reliable, and well-made. An advantage of structural flooring is that if it ever gets damaged, you can replace a single tile or plank rather than potentially having to replace the entire floor, as is the case with some surface floor coverings.

How to choose structural flooring that’s right for you

A structural floor system is an excellent choice if you live in a region of Australia prone to expansive or unstable soil because the lifted base isolates the flooring from the ground. Alternatively, constructing a home with a concrete slab base on unstable soil can lead to cracks and structural damage.

The type of flooring you choose is mostly down to personal taste. Traditional hardwood is a great choice, as it is durable and gives you a lot of room for customisation, particularly if you’re structural floorboards for your flooring set up. Depending on the wood you choose, it can give your home a contemporary or classic look. Tile or stone structural flooring can work well for an earthy, modern design.

To make your house solid and safe, it is important to add other key structural elements: beams and columns which provide essential support, ensuring stability and safety, roof frames and trusses which offer structural strength for the roof, create spacious interiors, and protect the building from environmental stressors, structural steel which enhances strength, flexibility, and resilience while ensuring long-lasting construction, masonry blocks which are known for their durability, fire resistance, and thermal mass properties, contributing to structural stability and energy efficiency.

Is a subfloor considered structural?

Yes, a subfloor is considered structural as it attaches to the joists and makes the flooring more stable by providing extra strength.