Basement - raised flooring
#1
08-16-01, 11:06 AM
I am currently finishing my basement, and would like to put in a raised floor. I plan to place 2X4 PT flat and the plywood subfloor directly on top. I would like to use a stud driver to attach the 2X4's to the cement floor, but I heard that it is tough to get the nails flush.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
#2
08-27-01, 07:38 PM
I've found the above to be true as you mentioned. - Although you might be able to get the plywood to sit flat by beating on it.
I would suggest you use concrete screws and a construction adhesive such as Liquid Nails if you really want your floor to stay put.
I would suggest you use concrete screws and a construction adhesive such as Liquid Nails if you really want your floor to stay put.
#3
08-29-01, 10:24 PM
The previous ansewr is right, but you did not mention if you where going to put a vapor barried down. Would sugesst a 4 mil other wise you may have mold problems.
You can also insulate by attaching a radiant barrier so that there is air space between the floor and the foil and ply wood. This will perform better tan a 6" fg batt with no moisture problems.
If by chance you are doing the walls you can use a radiant barrier either attached behind the studs or between them. Since fg or foam can allow mold to form the foil will not.
The foil will also act as vap[or barrier.
Any questions, let me know.
Thank you.
You can also insulate by attaching a radiant barrier so that there is air space between the floor and the foil and ply wood. This will perform better tan a 6" fg batt with no moisture problems.
If by chance you are doing the walls you can use a radiant barrier either attached behind the studs or between them. Since fg or foam can allow mold to form the foil will not.
The foil will also act as vap[or barrier.
Any questions, let me know.
Thank you.
