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wood foundation and flooring franz frippl 06-25-2007
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Posted by franz frippl on June 25, 2007, 10:03 pm
I have a cabin with a full basement wood foundation. The floor is 3/4"
plywood. I'd like to install something more pleasing to the eye.

What are my limitations with respect to materials?

Can I use carpet?
Engineered wood floor?

The basement is dry although there has been some condensation on water
supply from well. Foam insulation on the pipes should cure the
condensate.

Thanks.

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Posted by Tony Hwang on June 26, 2007, 9:24 pm
franz frippl wrote:

> I have a cabin with a full basement wood foundation. The floor is 3/4"
> plywood. I'd like to install something more pleasing to the eye.
>
> What are my limitations with respect to materials?
>
> Can I use carpet?
> Engineered wood floor?
>
> The basement is dry although there has been some condensation on water
> supply from well. Foam insulation on the pipes should cure the
> condensate.
>
> Thanks.
Hi,
Wood foundation properly done is as good as concrete and will last LONG
time. You can install any flooring material you want. My cabin has
yellow pine planks and carpet, as well as lino(in the bath room).

Posted by franz frippl on June 27, 2007, 1:57 pm
On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:24:12 +0000, Tony Hwang wrote:

> franz frippl wrote:
>
>> I have a cabin with a full basement wood foundation. The floor is 3/4"
>> plywood. I'd like to install something more pleasing to the eye.
>>
>> What are my limitations with respect to materials?
>>
>> Can I use carpet?
>> Engineered wood floor?
>>
>> The basement is dry although there has been some condensation on water
>> supply from well. Foam insulation on the pipes should cure the
>> condensate.
>>
>> Thanks.
> Hi,
> Wood foundation properly done is as good as concrete and will last LONG
> time. You can install any flooring material you want. My cabin has
> yellow pine planks and carpet, as well as lino(in the bath room).



Thanks for encouragement. I will most likely do ceramic in the laundry
and wood for the balance.

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