Floating floor

[elewis33]

We are finally getting to the point of raising our yurt after some permitting struggles. At this point we have a 30' by 32' platform with our 24' round

yurt platform

built on top of that.



I'm struggling with the question of putting in our floating floor before or after we raise the yurt. I'll break it down as I see it and would like some feedback from anyone that's dealt with this.



Option 1: install floating floor before raising
Pros:

• floor goes all the way to the edge of the platform
• edges of flooring can be cut to diameter without obstruction
• lattice will hold down edges of flooring

Cons:

• cutting edges can be imprecise causing bender board to "wander"
• studs for wind kit mount through ends of flooring and might cause lifting and cracking elsewhere
• floor will take construction wear while raising the rest of the yurt

Option 2: install floating floor after the yurt is raised
Pros:

• raise the yurt without worrying about the floor

Cons:

• flooring doesn't go to the edges
• lattice doesn't hold down floor edges
• floor needs to be cut around studs for wind kit
• or studs could be mounted on top of floor

Has anyone done floating floor? It seems most logical to do it after you raise the yurt but I'm worried about the the edges not being held down everywhere. Thoughts? Ideas?






Cons: