Rpging On Floor

Your sketch should depict the floor s basic shape and layout complete with any additional features like alcoves nooks and staircases.

Rpging on floor. Depending upon the conditions it is possible to strengthen or repair existing framing members such as floor joists or roof rafters by adding reinforcing material sandwiching the member on either side with plywood is sometimes worthwhile but the plywood must be installed correctly for greatest strength. A minimum 3 4 inch thick sub floor is required. As tough as it is vinyl flooring can suffer rips from normal wear and tear or by dragging something heavy across the floor. A plywood subfloor will bridge any minor waves in the existing floor and leveling compound would help too.

Thre ways to fix a sagging or sloping floor. The average person can sense if a floor slopes 1 inch in 10 feet and sloping floors or sagging floors are often one of the warning signs that structural engineers look for when analyzing a house. At this stage you want to eliminate any squeaks in the floor. Osb floor sheeting is typically 3 4 thick and comes with a tounge and goove to give the spans between the floor joists strength.

Use wood or drywall screws to attach the substrate to the floor joists. Draw up a basic floor framing plan. On the top side of the floor another fix it idea to lay down new hardwood over the existing floor. Before you begin cutting or measuring grab a pencil and paper and sketch an outline of your floor.

If you are working atop a single plywood layer we recommend adding a second layer of 1 4 to 1 2 inch plywood or commercial floor substrate material. Extremely long spans staircases or interior walls typically require additional support which can complicate your framing. Pick a wall to start installing the floor sheeting from typically you will start at the same end that you laid out the floor joists from so you can start with a full or half sheet. You will have to make sure your joists can handle the addition of considerably more weight from the plywood subfloor and any floor coverings.