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Help me ovethink things. Backyard Woodshop Flooring.
Posted on 1/18/22 at 7:36 pm
Posted on 1/18/22 at 7:36 pm
Building floor with standard "code" joists. On cement piers. Subfloor is standard 7/8" OSB.
My plan is to have a rubber gym type floor rolls. 3/4" black rubber roll material.
Would you do between the OSB and rubber?
Seal it?
PAtch the gaps with HVAC tape
PAtch gaps with waterproof roofing sheets and HVAC tape
Use a product I haven't even thought of that is perfect for what I am describing?
Expansion foam?
Be kind. I am a newb. Just want a decent old man shop to piddle, build guitars, cutting boards and woodworking projects in between.
My plan is to have a rubber gym type floor rolls. 3/4" black rubber roll material.
Would you do between the OSB and rubber?
Seal it?
PAtch the gaps with HVAC tape
PAtch gaps with waterproof roofing sheets and HVAC tape
Use a product I haven't even thought of that is perfect for what I am describing?
Expansion foam?
Be kind. I am a newb. Just want a decent old man shop to piddle, build guitars, cutting boards and woodworking projects in between.
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Posted on 1/18/22 at 7:50 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Seems like you’d have a hard time moving machinery and such over rubber matting.
Posted on 1/18/22 at 8:41 pm to LSU alum wannabe
LVT? Easy to put down, can take a beating, water resistant, affordable?
Posted on 1/18/22 at 9:04 pm to LSU alum wannabe
I would lay a moisture barrier, thick plastic sheeting over the ground the building is being built on. Moisture will absorb into the wood eventually and rot the plywood out if not.
Posted on 1/18/22 at 10:10 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Personally, I'd go with 3/4 inch tongue and groove treated plywood for the subfloor. That way they lock together and no need sealing the seams.
How high will the piers be off the ground until you reach floor level. Like mentioned, if real low, do some thick plastic over the ground for moisture abatement. It won't cost much for the peace of mind.
Also like already mentioned. Cushioned floors will be comfortable on the feet if you find yourself standing doing shop work, but moving big tools around if on rollers will not be much fun because wherever they sit for a while, they will settle into the rubber.
How high will the piers be off the ground until you reach floor level. Like mentioned, if real low, do some thick plastic over the ground for moisture abatement. It won't cost much for the peace of mind.
Also like already mentioned. Cushioned floors will be comfortable on the feet if you find yourself standing doing shop work, but moving big tools around if on rollers will not be much fun because wherever they sit for a while, they will settle into the rubber.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 12:35 pm to LSU alum wannabe
How heavy are your woodworking saws, drill presses, lathes, or are you just going to whittle?
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