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What are the pros and cons of building a basement floor of wood or pouring concrete in a new basement with concrete walls?
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∙ 17y ago
the pros of building a floor for a basement out of wood is that if there is some soort of sewage pipe leake then you dont have to pull out the jack hammer or hammer and chisel. the con is termite, ants, insects and, rot
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How thick is the concrete floor for a house?
This depends on the age and whether it has a basement or not
Is it better to have wall to wall carpeting in the basement or just a concrete floor?
There is nothing wrong with installing carpeting in the basement. There may be types of carpeting that work better with humidity in the basement. Be sure that your basement is sealed to keep water out before installing.
How do you install carpet in basement floor?
Carpet install on CONCRETECarpet in a basement assumes that it is a concrete sub floor..Either glue it down.. Very easy!!!!! go to the Depot & buy a trowel & some carpet adhesiveOrTackstrip & pad then stretch the carpet just like anywhere else.. Seams are tricky & setting the tack strip on the concrete is about as much fun as a root canal.. Think about letting a pro install carpet on a concrete floor...Look on youtube there are some good free how to install videos out there
What is a crawl foundation in construction?
Instead of pouring a concrete slab for your floor you can have it built out of engineered i-joist. They do this by building concrete footings with a stem wall on top of that. They will then pour footings for pony walls or post and beams to support the i-joist's. They will then run the joist over the pony walls which will create your CRAWL SPACE. This also gives you the ability to fully insulate underneath the floor and have access to your plumbing if you run into problems with that later on. its also a little more forgiving when your children take those tumbles to the floor.
How many floors are in a 40 story building?
Typically the 40 story building would have 40 floors. However, this depends on the building and whether or not they skip the 13th floor. It also depends if you choose to count the basement.
What is the different between basement and semi basement?
One or more floor of a building that are completely below the ground floor is basement. A floor of a building that is half below ground, rather than entirely such as a basement is semi basement.
Is a basement a noun?
Yes, the word basement is a noun, a singular, common, concrete noun; a word for the floor of a building partly or entirely below ground level; a word for a thing.
Can you build a metal shop over a poured wall basement and pour concrete as the floor of the building and the roof of the basement?
Yes. The question is, is that going to be economical to do so. I suggest you consult an engineer.
Is 3.5 thick concrete ok for a basement floor?
yes it is, if that is the bottom floor
How thick is the concrete floor for a house?
This depends on the age and whether it has a basement or not
How many m3 of concrete are required for a basement floor 30ftx40ftx33333333ft?
14.814813 m3
Is a basement floor plan required to make a basement?
If you are interested in building a basement, there are numerous factors you need to include. Having a basement floor plan is a good idea and is recommended by all professionals.
What is the opposite of roof?
The opposite would be the building foundation, or the basement floor. (Most thesauruses simply say floor.)
What is involved with basement excavation?
Basement excavation is an extensive undertaking. The concrete floor and dirt must be dug out and removed. The costs can be great, and it is helpful to have a crawl space.
What is an unfinished basement?
Unfinished basements are basements who are not made suitable to be counted as additional living space. They are usually uninsulated, with bare concrete or stone walls, and bare slab or dirt floor. Unfinished basements are commonly used only to store unused items, utilities, appliances, and in some cases, a laundry room.
Do all concrete basement floors crack?
Over time they may, but if it's a relatively new floor, it shouldn't.
How do you enter a sump pump in a basement floor when water from a high water table is continuously pouring in?
Try to find the lowest point on the basement floor. Then either set a stand up pump at the low point, or cut a drain hole and set the pump in lower than the floor at the low point.
