I would never use a glue down of any sort, not only does it require more prep and
better subfloor than floating, but removing it is a bear.
Not exact matches
The process of completing your
subfloor, framing your walls and roof, as
well as sheathing your Tiny House Shell is the critical time to go the extra mile to ensure that your Tiny Home will be as airtight and energy efficient as possible!
Once the
subfloor was installed, the framing of the exterior walls start, and we chose to «balloon frame» the end walls to the underside of the roof deck The 1st wall is framed and Monday, we will frame the other end as
well as the side walls.
Products like construction, drywall and
subfloor adhesive might not be the first things that jump to mind when you think «green building,» but they're an important part of having
good indoor air quality — something we've learned can be 10 times worse
Products like construction, drywall and
subfloor adhesive might not be the first things that jump to mind when you think «green building,» but they're an important part of having
good indoor air quality — something we've learned can be 10 times worse than the air outside.
If you are looking for more of a long term fix what I found works
well is replacing the
subfloor by gluing and screwing the sheathing down and rather than putting down carpet I called out my masonry contractor to do an overlay.
Flooring Moisture is the main concern here, as
well, and both the
subfloor and finish floor materials should be selected accordingly.
If you are installing on a concrete slab that is level and in
good shape less than if you have an old uneven
subfloor and have to lay concrete board down first.
Is the
subfloor in
good condition?
It performs over time without losing thickness or its contribution to a
better sounding flooring system and protect against moisture from
subfloors.
Subfloor holds up all of the above layers of flooring, as
well as everything in your house — people, dogs, cats, pianos, furniture.
Some kind of
subfloor is probably a
good idea.
The appearance and functionality of a floor are only as
good as the
subflooring.