How to Support Floor Joists & Girder in a Crawl Space
Does the part of your floor that’s directly above your crawl space give off a bouncy feel when you walk on it? If so, it’s highly likely that your crawl space has lost its structural … Read more
How to Strengthen Floor Joists from Beneath
How can I make my floor joists stronger? In modern American homes, joists are the fundamental flooring structure. However, since they don’t usually span the entire breadth of the floor, a beam or a wall … Read more
Floor Joist Cross Bracing
Whether you’re undertaking floor framing for your new home or are considering a floor renovation project- factoring in cross-bracing may be important. Cross braces boost your floor’s structural integrity, which we go into detail in … Read more
Floor Joist Blocking
Are you considering installing a wood frame floor system for your new home? Wondering whether it’ll be necessary to block the floor joists? Floor joist blocking is an integral part of floor framing. It provides lateral … Read more
Is Rubber Flooring Good for Basements
Rubber flooring can provide one of the eco-friendly, versatile, and long-lasting floors for your home. The rubber material is sturdy, resilient, and strong making it ideal for gym exercises and equipment. In addition, it blends … Read more
The Best Floor Cutters
Installing flooring materials require some precision cutting that may not be done by any other tool. Precision cutting is key when installing laminate and vinyl flooring for professional results whether you have hired a contractor or as … Read more
How to kill mold on porous flooring surfaces
Mold and mildew (mold in early stages) grow on porous flooring surfaces limestone, concrete, traditional unglazed tile and grout (both tile and grout are porous). It may start growing on damp surfaces within 24-48 hours and … Read more
How do you fix a bouncy floor?
The bouncy floor is a common problem, more so if you have a floating floor that is neither nailed nor glued down to the sub-floor. The floating floor is a method of installation for a … Read more
Laminates vs Linoleum Flooring; Difference & Similarities
It’s not uncommon to find people using the terms linoleum and laminate interchangeably when discussing flooring. Well, these two types of flooring are different. The two types of flooring are the best bet if you’re … Read more
Best Mold Removers
Having a mold-free environment is crucial, not only because mold is unsightly, but also due to cause health problems, it can cause to you and the family. Mold can cause upper respiratory tract problems and even the development of asthma. But which is … Read more
