{"id":447,"date":"2017-05-06T14:34:38","date_gmt":"2017-05-06T14:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/?p=447"},"modified":"2020-10-02T18:01:50","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T18:01:50","slug":"the-magical-world-of-subfloor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/the-magical-world-of-subfloor\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magical World of Subfloor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ok, so the title is making this more glamorous\u00a0than it really is, but a lot of folks don\u2019t know how important their subfloor can be to the functionality of their home. \u00a0So, from my little brain to yours, here is a quick lesson.<br \/>\nBack in the day, hardwood floors were part of\u00a0the structural flooring system. \u00a0Now, they are really more of a \u201cfinish\u201d in our homes.\u00a0The reason being, hardwood floors used to lay directly on to the joist system. \u00a0They would lay perpendicular to the joists\u00a0and were typically 1\u201d thick.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-450\" src=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/joists-and-floors.jpg\" alt=\"joists and floors\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><br \/>\nNew homes now have subfloors. \u00a0Subfloors come\u00a0in different sizes and brands, but the best product, in my opinion is AdvanTech. \u00a0Many people think when their hardwood floors are creaking, it is an issue with their hardwoods. \u00a0However, it is typically an issue with the subfloor. \u00a0Usually, the subfloor has come apart from the joist, and therefore when walked on, it squeaks. \u00a0The picture below shows the best option for new homes. \u00a01. \u00a0Floor joist \u00a02. \u00a03\/4\u201d AdanTech subfloor \u00a03. \u00a0Moisture barrier 4. \u00a0Hardwood Flooring&#8230; a heavenly combo.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-460\" src=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/quiet-subfloor1.jpg\" alt=\"quiet-subfloor1\" width=\"727\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/quiet-subfloor1.jpg 727w, https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/quiet-subfloor1-480x297.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 727px, 100vw\" \/><br \/>\nI am talking about this because I am a floor geek, and because we had minor subfloor issues in our new\u00a0home. \u00a0The previous layout had carpet in most of the rooms, and we wanted the entire house to have the same hardwood floor. \u00a0Particle board is usually on top of the subfloor and under the carpet. \u00a0All of the particle board needed to be removed before we could install the hardwoods on the subfloor.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-472\" src=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"maxresdefault\" width=\"1400\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maxresdefault.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maxresdefault-1280x768.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maxresdefault-980x588.jpg 980w, https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maxresdefault-480x288.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1400px, 100vw\" \/><br \/>\n\u201cWe\u201d, meaning the demo crew, removed all of the particle board and thankfully, most of the subfloor was in good shape. \u00a0Near the HVAC vents, there was creeping moisture issue where the the subfloor needed to be replaced.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-479\" src=\"http:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/bad-subfloor.jpg\" alt=\"bad subfloor\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-484\" src=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/img_7695.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7695\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" \/><br \/>\nI know this is not as interesting as velvet sofas and fancy light fixtures, but those posts will come! \u00a0Knowing the subfloor is stable, means a healthy home for my family and no squeaking in the future.<br \/>\nIs it weird that this makes me happy:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-490\" src=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/img_7708.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7708\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" \/><br \/>\nThe new place is coming along thanks to many family members and hard workers! \u00a0Here is a taste of what is to come:<br \/>\nBefore Master:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-493\" src=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/before-master.jpg\" alt=\"Before Master\" width=\"3648\" height=\"5472\" \/><br \/>\nIn Progress Master &#8211;\u00a0New Paint and Raw Wood Floors:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-496\" src=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/img_7700.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7700\" width=\"3648\" height=\"5472\" \/><br \/>\nBefore Foyer: One of 4 Rooms that had existing hardwoods<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501\" src=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/before-foyer.jpg\" alt=\"Before foyer\" width=\"3648\" height=\"5472\" \/><br \/>\nIn Progress Foyer:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-503\" src=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/img_7707.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7707\" width=\"3648\" height=\"5472\" \/><br \/>\nBefore Bedroom Hallway:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-506\" src=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/before-hallway.jpg\" alt=\"before hallway\" width=\"3648\" height=\"5472\" \/><br \/>\nIn Progress Bedroom Hallway:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-508\" src=\"https:\/\/thehickorypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/img_7701.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7701\" width=\"3648\" height=\"5472\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ok, so the title is making this more glamorous\u00a0than it really is, but a lot of folks don\u2019t know how important their subfloor can be to the functionality of their home. \u00a0So, from my little brain to yours, here is a quick lesson. Back in the day, hardwood floors were part of\u00a0the structural flooring system. 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