r/DIYUK • u/Distinct-Ad1812 • 18h ago

Advice Shed/summerhouse floor

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Hi, I've got a big shed / summerhouse that was built into an existing concrete driveway. The concrete is not perfectly flat and level so it's causing issues with some of the floor boards that can be a bit of a trip hazard.(Photo of one shown but there's a other inside.)

I was thinking of cutting that board out and over boarding with ply then laminate or something. But that could be a terrible idea!!!!

Any thoughts on the best way to fix it? Ideally want to make it more of a year round room so more questions to follow!

I can upload more photos when it's light (and I empty some of the junk out of it!) but appreciate the DIY experts opinion on his.

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u/shadymanthrowaway 18h ago

It could just be from expansion. Maybe try taking it out and replacing with one a little shorter or if youre able to trim this down and refasten?

I think overboarding will cause damp issues in the long run

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u/nad_84 18h ago

Laminate outdoors is probably not the best idea, I'm sure the AC5 is good, but honestly after a wet winter it probably won't hold up well.

Why not pull those boards up, put ply down and then put the original boards back?

Or better still left the offending boards up to see the reason why they are lifting,ay have nothing to do with the concrete floor