Replacing Subfloor Under Hardwood

Builders dealers framers when it comes to hardwood flooring the quality of the installation will be determined by the quality of many things including the choice of subflooring and the condition its in.

Replacing subfloor under hardwood. Under normal conditions a subfloor can last as long as the house itself. Keep in mind that for mechanically fastened floors osb doesn t hold fasteners as well as plywood so you need to use a thicker material to get the same holding power. By the subfloor but if the hardwood. And now looking at 1500 to replace a chimney cap unless i get more quotes but geesh no one seems to even call back and got a stupid broken wrist for a few more weeks rehab after in a cast.

Types of subfloors you can use under hardwood flooring june 11 2016 posted in. Usually manufactured in 4 by 8 foot sheets plywood panels and osb are acceptable subfloors for hardwood flooring as long as they are the proper thickness. Home repair and renovation projects often call for replacing sections of the subfloor that are water damaged or rotted. Repairing a damaged subfloor is serious business but it doesn t have to be scary.

Has been laid. Designed for function rather than looks the subfloor is not visible once your finish flooring material hardwood tile laminate etc. You can find the subfloor under. How to repair subflooring.

No subfloor under hardwood a few questions. I have an old home in ny built 1905 with beautiful hardwood floors but without a subfloor underneath. Besides physically supporting the surface floor your subfloor usually contains electrical components and wiring plumbing fixtures and much more. But keep an eye out for damage in case you need to replace a subfloor sooner.