Recent content by Doug M

gasgas 17 Your idea of running the plywood the same as the first layer but staggered 4' seems right to me. I would also stagger it 2' the other way so none of the seams are above each other. Thanks for the info.

Hi Orangestang, Regarding the lentel above the windows-I have 6x6 steel I beams which I haven't got around to installing yet but will soon.

Hi MoonRise, Thanks for all the time spent doing the span calculations. I recall the engineer saying he was using a 60 psf live load as the basis for his design. I just went and remeasured my clear span which is 14' 3 1/2" which is just under what you said. The engineer called for...

I tried to attach these photos with my last post but for some reason it didn't work. This gives you an idea of the support joists under the floor.

Just want to say thanks to everyone for your thoughts on my flooring problem. I wish I would have known about this site before starting on the project. I've added a couple of pics. to give you a better idea of the floor joist situation. I was thinking the weight in the 3 bays would be 10-12000...

I'm going to try to send the engineers drawing and a couple of pics of the shop to give you a better idea of the layout. I hope they are attached:)

Hi Kevin, Thanks for the suggestions. I used a Kerdi membrane in our shower which has worked great so I'm sure it could be applied here-probably quite expensive for the area. I think 6mil vapour barrier might also be used depending on the covering.

Hi Daniel, Thanks for the reply. I like the idea of a second layer of plywood used in conjunction with vct. That way there would be no worries with flex. I'm going to check with the tile supplier and see what they say about sealers. I also thought the 2x10's seemed a little light and...

Hi Everyone, I've been enjoying this site for awhile now during the construction of my garage/shop. A problem has just come up with regards to my flooring system and I was wondering if any of you might have a solution. The building is 24x36 on the main floor with a 14x36 shop on the lower...