01-26-2006, 11:28 AM
A concrete slab is not kind to the human body in the course of years. You can carpet and pad it all you want. It will, as mentioned, out last a wood framed floor many times over.
My preference is for a light gage steel framed floor and a plywood substitute such as Viroc. I have this in my home and it is strong, termite and fire resistant and tile can be set directly to it. It does cost more to build a raised floor of wood or steel frame.
A raised floor frame also offers the ability to service the building's plumbing and electrical with out needing a jack hammer.
Chairman, Punaweb Committee, MSPA
My preference is for a light gage steel framed floor and a plywood substitute such as Viroc. I have this in my home and it is strong, termite and fire resistant and tile can be set directly to it. It does cost more to build a raised floor of wood or steel frame.
A raised floor frame also offers the ability to service the building's plumbing and electrical with out needing a jack hammer.
Chairman, Punaweb Committee, MSPA
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