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How do you make a new floor?
Lay plywood on top of floor joists. Specifically, what are you asking? BClear
How do you work out if your floor joists will support your bath?
2 x 12 Joists spaced 16" on center are good for any normal bathroom. Make sure you figure out wherte your drains will be so it is not on top of a joist.
How to frame a floor for a new construction project?
To frame a floor for a new construction project, start by laying out the perimeter walls of the floor using chalk lines. Then, install the sill plates along the walls and secure them to the foundation. Next, space the floor joists according to the building plans and secure them to the sill plates. Finally, add subflooring on top of the joists to create a solid base for the floor.
What size of joists do you need for span 19' on 2''x6'' wall support only a floor above no roof on top?
2 x 12.
How do you raise the floor on a concrete slab?
answerYou would lay timber floor joists acroos the the size would depend upon how high you need to raise the floor. Then you'd lay floor boards over the joists. the joists would be layed every 400mm and would require noggings to reduce movevement and 'creaking'. The floor boards should be of a tongue and groove type for the same reasons. The cheapest floor bords are made of chipboard and are 8' by 2' and they should be glued.If you wanted to raise it a matter of a few inches then you could just screed over the top of it. If you wanted just a few mm then a self leveling liquid can be applied.
What is a subfloor and how does it contribute to the structural integrity of a building?
A subfloor is a layer of material that is installed directly on top of the floor joists and underneath the finished flooring of a building. It provides a stable and level surface for the finished flooring to be installed on. The subfloor also helps distribute the weight of the building and provides support for the floor joists, contributing to the overall structural integrity of the building.
What is thickness of sub floor needed?
The thickness of subfloor needed generally depends on how far apart your floor joists are located. In most cases, floor joists are 16" center-to-center and the most common thickness of subfloor is 3/4". Some homes will have 1/2". If your floor joists are farther apart, you will need correspondingly thicker subfloor to adequately support weight between the wider joists. Your city's building codes department will be able to specify what you need (some cities may have differing requirements).Another factor might be the kind of flooring you will install. For carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood and other non-rigid flooring types, the 1/2" or 3/4" will be adequate. For tile, the Tile Institute of America recommends no less than 3/4" subfloor on 16" centers floor joists - but with 1/4" backerboard installed on top of subfloor. See their website or contact your city codes department for specifics on a different span of joists.
What are four advantages of engineered wood floor trusses?
1.Designed for light-frame construction are often used in place of floor joists in residential structures. 2.The top chord are the horizontal flanges at the top and bottom of the truss. 3.The web is the framework between with the chords. 4.Engineered floor trusses are designed with the aid ensure accurate load capacities.
What is cost of replacing the floor joists under the crawl space with hardwood floors in the house?
The job is difficult, very uncomfortable, strenuous, and time consuming. All the nails attaching sub-floor and hardwood floor to the joist will have to be cut, the joist cut out two at a time, and then new, full-length joists installed in place. Depending on the year the house was built, this can be almost impossible to do as they will have to be position diagonally and then forced perpendicular to the direction of the floor. Once the new joists are positioned and supported on either end, the task of re-attaching the floor to the joists is undertaken. This will have to be done precisely and skillfully from underneath without allowing the fasteners (screws) to puncture through the floor into the living space. Pre-applying construction adhesive to the top of the joists is effective, but adds another difficult step to the installation (all while in the crawl space). I operate in New England and would charge $60.00/hr for the un-pleasure of this job. Of course the size of the room dictates the length of the job, but you could count on $2500.00 in labor plus materials.
How do you support a straight staircase that is not sitting on a load bearing wall?
You're going to have add columns supporting the bottom and top of the stringers.Or you can double up the joists on either side of the top and thru-bolt them to stringers.You'll have to double or triple up the joists below the stringers (depending on the span of the joists)
How can I build a floor for a shed?
To build a floor for a shed, start by leveling the ground and laying down a foundation of pressure-treated lumber or concrete blocks. Then, frame the floor using joists and attach plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) on top. Make sure to secure the floor to the foundation and add a moisture barrier to protect against water damage.
Is it top-floor flat or top floor flat?
top floor flat
