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Can you install solid wood floors on concrete?
Not a good idea because of the moisture that occurs in the concrete.
How do you calculate moisture content in existing concrete floors?
To calculate the moisture content in existing concrete floors, you can use a moisture meter designed for concrete. The moisture meter is inserted into the surface of the concrete and provides a reading of the moisture level. It is important to take multiple readings at different locations and depths to get an accurate average moisture content.
How can you weaken concrete?
Not much you can do if the concrete is already hard, but if you are talking about plastic concrete (still in its wet state), there's lots you can do to hurt/weaken it:If you had the wrong chemical admixturesAny addition of water at the job site will weaken the concreteFailture to properly cure the concrete
How does the moisture affect the strength values of concrete?
the moisture of concrete is main strength for reinforced concrete structure
Will placing a magnet on concrete damage it?
I don't have an answer but we have several large magnets in the shop I work in. It would appear that when we lower the cranes down and place the magnets directly on the concrete floor it tends to weaken them. I have always heard that placing a car battery on concrete would weaken the battery . Does a magnet act in the same fashion?
How do thunderstorms weaken?
Thunderstorms weaken when they are running out of energy or moisture it enters dry air.
What is the benefit of concrete floors in the basement?
The benefits of concrete floors in a basement are durability, low maintenance and versatility. You can easily cover the concrete with any material later on.
What is the percent of moisture difference for Wood Floors?
The moisture difference between Wood floors and wood sub floors would be 4% Plywood sub floors are about 12 to 13% here in Northern Calif. and the wood flooring is usually from 7-9 % .Now of coarse moisture and RH plays into the picture too. The ocean & lake areas may have a greater % of moisture in their wood sub floors due to greater RH
What can you do with your concrete floor?
Concrete floors are highly requested by people for industrial purpose as well as for home. They are durable, low cost and it requires very less maintanence. What I have done at my home is concrete flooring. I maintain it properly. A polished concrete floor just looks stunning. I recently polished the concrete floor in my home. I got it done from Floortex at Ontario, Canada. I should say a big thanks to the contractors because they have done such a good work. Polished concrete floors are resistant to moisture transmission issues too.
What is the Weight capacity for reinforced concrete floors?
Reinforced concrete floors can be designed for a wide range of loads. Different thicknesses and shapes of concrete and arrangements of reinforcing will have different strengths.
Concrete floors in Seattle, Washington?
Interior concrete floors tend to be cooler regardless their location, but not like outdoor concrete. In new construction, particularly loft renovations, etc., concrete flooring is heated, which makes it cozy. A concrete floor in Washington is no different than a concrete floor in Florida or Texas. It has more to do with construction, the heating system and insulation of the house.l
What is concrete phosphorescence?
moisture creates calcium to react with concrete
