Concrete Slab vs Timber Floor — Did We Pick the Wrong One?
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https://nzbuilder.co.nz/Building-InfoConcrete slab or timber subfloor — it’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when building a house in New Zealand. Both have their pros and cons, and the choice can affect cost, comfort, and even how the home feels to live in. In this episode of That Build Up There, we break it all down and ask the big question: did we choose the wrong one?
Here’s what we cover step by step:
- The real cost differences between slab and timber floors.
- How site conditions (flat vs sloping) can force your hand.
- Insulation, warmth, and comfort — which floor feels better to live on.
- Durability and moisture — what lasts longer in NZ conditions.
- Our honest thoughts on what we’d pick if we were doing it all again.
Get this stage wrong, and you could be living with regrets for decades. Do it right, and you’ll have a home that’s warmer, stronger, and fit for your site.
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