Floors and weight bearing status of home
Q: I am thinking of putting hardwood on the entire second floor of my house. Should I be concerned about the weight of either the solid or engineered floor? Will this cause problem to the structure of my house?
A: There should be absolutely no issues provided your house is constructed properly. 3/4 thick flooring should be installed across the joists.
Webmaster’s note: if you think the contractor that built or renovated your home cut corners, by all means have a qualified inspector check the construction. You wouldn’t want to have a Christmas party end with all the guests crashing through the floor, into the basement.
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