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What is subflooring?
Subflooring covers the joists. Usually, it’s nailed to them. Together, the joists and subfloor distribute all the weight your floors take from above—running for the phone, flopping onto the heavy couch, dance parties with your dog (we don’t judge), your kids’ wrestling matches, etc.
What is the purpose of subflooring?
As we mentioned, the purpose of a subfloor is to provide stability and integrity to the finished floor. A level, smooth, and dry subfloor also makes for easier installation of nearly all types of flooring .. Plywood is the most common type of subfloor. It’s constructed from wood veneer sheets that are glued together.
What is a joist in a house?
Joists are the structural ribs of your floors. These heavy-duty beams run under the floors of every room in your house. In an old house, you can go into the basement, look up, and see the joists. Subflooring covers the joists. Usually, it’s nailed to them.
Is subflooring the same as underlayment?
Like we said, underlayment and subflooring are not the same thing. There are some types of flooring that require a special surface between the subfloor and the finished floor. This material, between the subfloor and the finished floor, is underlayment.
What is the most common subfloor?
A level, smooth, and dry subfloor also makes for easier installation of nearly all types of flooring .. Plywood is the most common type of subfloor. It’s constructed from wood veneer sheets that are glued together. It’s affordable, easy to work with, and durable.
Is concrete a subfloor?
It’s affordable, easy to work with, and durable. Concrete is a more common subfloor in basements, and sometimes on the first floor of residential homes that don’t have basements (we’re looking at you, Cali fornia).
Do you need a subfloor for tile?
As with solid hardwood flooring, a thicker subfloor is necessary to support most types of tile. In addition, it’s important that the tile is installed on an even surface that won’t expand and contract, which can cause the tiles and grout to crack or dislodge.
What is a sink mount?
Sink Mounts. Sinks are supplied in one of several types: Top mount, (or self-rimming), undermount, and “farm-home.”. In the case of the top-mounted sinks, the weight of the sink and its contents are transferred to the top surface of the stone counter via the rim of the sink.
What type of stone is used for countertops?
The following is a brief overview of the common varieties of stone used as countertops. Granites are undoubtedly the most popular stone type used in countertop applications today. This group of stones includes many stone materials that are not true granites by geological definition.
What is a liner block?
Although not frequently used in stone countertop construction, a liner block of stone material can be adhered to the underside of the stone slabs (when no subtop is used) to reinforce seams or other vulnerable areas. The liner block need not be of the same type of stone material as the countertop.
What is the short for Subutex?
short for " suboxone " or " subutex " or buprenorphine. the only other drug, besides methadone, that is used to treat opiod dependance. It is legally presecribed in a doctor's office but has been found to be illegally sold and used in recent years.
What does sub mean in medical terms?
sub. short for " suboxone " or " subutex " or buprenorphine. the only other drug, besides methadone, that is used to treat opiod dependance. It is legally presecribed in a doctor's office but has been found to be illegally sold and used in recent years. " can you get any subs ". by brennaa October 27, 2007.
