We can add depth to the areas needing support and add rebar to strengthen the concrete for the additional load. Metal screw jacks are often used for support posts.

The joist structure must be strong enough to handle an extra 10-12 pounds per square foot of imposed load. The walls must be double plated to provide space for tubes, concrete and a screed mark for the concrete finishers.

Power troweling provides a nice-looking, smooth finish on concrete floors. It creates a "hard cap" (crust) on the surface. But when overdone, the surface becomes shiny and the crust may be very thick (1/8" instead of 1/32"), which may lead to problems. (Uncured lumps pushed into the surface while still plastic will become stress points that may cause spider web cracking later. The thick hard cap may spall as the concrete underneath cures and shrinks.

No, not all columns have load bearing capabilities. For some columns, you may need to position a structural beam in place for support, and then install the column around it.

Once the concrete floor slab has been sealed to reduce dust, the pedestals are laid out according to the predetermined grid and glued (sometimes bolted for seismic purposes) to the slab. After components for the UFAD and/or cable management systems have been installed and positioned, the floor panels can be laid. Four pedestals typically support each square panel at its corners.

Yes, we recommend that you check that the floor is insulated to ensure the system is efficient to run and you reduce potential heat loss.

This is the concrete hearth built into the floor so that if burning coals spill over onto the floor they do not cause a fire hazard.

Yes you can lay timber over concrete. If the concrete slab is less than five years old, we can apply a membrane between the slab and the timber so as the moisture from the slab doesn't damage the timber.

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If the floor is cracked it is advisable to use an anti-fracture membrane, otherwise cracks may transmit through the tile. Also as stated in question #2 you cannot tile over a painted concrete floor.

Yes, using a suitable underlay and a surface vapour barrier on top of the concrete. This is not to be confused with the damp proof membrane in the concrete. You must have both.

You can add arch supports to Posture Control Insoles?, but before you go out and jack up your arches like a car with a flat tire, you need to know that most people have functional arches and do not need arch supports. You could be among them. If you have visible arches when you are sitting (non weight bearing) but no arches at all when you are standing (weight bearing), you will benefit from a modest amount of arch support.

Yes. The AMVIC forms are used to allow builders to pour a solid concrete wall. However, upon completion, the forms are designed to provide insulation, nailing surfaces, and a vapor barrier, all in one step.

With existing buildings being refurbished it is common to have an old ceiling in place. These are costly to remove, create numerous problems with their disposal and slow down the construction program. The LAF Vermitex system does not require existing ceilings to be removed, however due care must be taken to ensure that the Fire upgrading Ceiling installed over the existing ceiling is fixed through to the Floor joists and not to the existing Ceiling battens.

Concrete is a commonly requested material. To be honest, we don't know much about gluing to concrete. You could check with some building sites. Cement is the adhesive that holds concrete together. It will take some research on our part but we are thinking about doing concrete. A very cool and specialized glue! It does its job then you can roll it into ball and ... well, have a ball with it. The glue that is used for "tip ins" (magazine jargon) is referred to as a Peel and Stick glue.

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Care needs to be taken when removing hard materials like tiles or timber direct to concrete. Our floor stripping division can take care of removal work if required. Why Choose Polished Concrete There is no other floor finish that can be customized like concrete. Concrete is a product of nature and is the most widely used material in construction. Concrete is an advanteous ecological material with inherent beauty. The possibilities to customize concrete as a floor are countless.

Concrete Floors must not contain a sealer or finish of any kind. For installing below grade (below floor level, like in basements), we recommend Basement Proofer to prepare concrete floors. First, clean the sub-floor for any remaining dirt and grease. Tiles must be in the room of installation for at least 2 days to stabilize temperature. Never use polyurethane over vinyl tile.