The floor started with floor joists that were treated 2 x
12s laid on 12 inch centers. Each joist had a 4 x 4 support post laid
into a floating concrete pier. These support posts were staggered
to provide maximum support. Additional posts were added under the
area where the Powermatic would come to rest. |
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The sub-floor consisted of treated
3/4 inch plywood panels that were screwed into the joists. All walls
were constructed upon this sub-floor. After the building shell was constructed,
another element of sub-floor was added. |
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First the sub-floor was cleaned and all screw holes
and cracks were floated with concrete leveling compound. They were then
sanded and cleaned again. This was extremely labor intensive. |
The final sub-floor strata was 1/4 inch luan plywood
panels that were glue and screwed to the treated plywood. The floor
then had to be rolled to get out all air pockets. Cindy and George put
in long hours during this phase. |
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Once again, the screw holes and the seams had to be floated and sanded. We estimated over a thousand screws! |
Tiles were then laid in an area that we thought
we could realistically work with in the evening hours. |
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It really started looking like a shop when we got
about 60 % floored. But we realized we had a lot of floor left to go! |
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The floor is finished. It took many more hours and
cost more money than anticipated, but the final product was worth it.
At this point we could start moving in and felt that the primary construction
phase was completed. |
