drop the timbers a bit, or raise the plate and add a 2x6 lightly framed floor atop the timbers. timber>1x T&G>2x6>sheathing>finish floor - it also gives you some room for plumbing, electric, can lights, etc. etc.

pack it full of cellulose and it also deadens sound transmission between floors.


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