May 2009 one more thing to consider.
1 5 floor vs 2nd floor.
Both 1 4 and1 2 inch cement board are appropriate for floors.
In 1 5 storied homes the main floor is substantially larger than the upper floor affording the family loads of space to live and sleep while also offering space in which to create meaningful additional spatial and functional rooms.
It is unavoidable that both the 1 5 and 2 story houses lose floor space on all floors due to the area required by the stairs.
Yeah sorry it s 2nd floor vs.
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My concern about 2nd floor is i will have my.
In the second floor at the second floor.
When first diagnosing un level second floors it is a good idea to first measure how much they slope or sag.
Installing hardwood floors can cost between 9 and 12 per square foot compared with about 3 to 5 per square foot for carpet so some homeowners opt to install hardwood floors only in some.
The common room is the first right in the second floor hallway.
Over 10 years ago.
My sister said 2nd floor can be more secure as far as theft goes they cant break in thru the balcony.
Im in my 30 s my sister and i have been looking at places and the 1 place i am leaning towards has given me the choice of 1st or 2nd floor.
They also require a 3 4 inch subfloor where tile size exceeds 12 inches.
With 1 5 stories the stairs use a greater percentage of the area of the upper floor than with a full 2 story.
After living in a house for years i will be moving soon into a condo or apt until i graduate college.
To install cement board on floors cement board manufacturers mandate a 5 8 inch plywood subfloor or osb underlayment.
7th floor was a typo.
Taller ceilings on the lower floor increase the floor area consumed by the stairs.
This will help in determing the seriousness read about 5 ways of measuring sloping.
Upon entering the heyman center turn left and take the stairs or elevator one flight up.
Often the reason for the second floor sloping relates to framing issues poor engineering past remodeling water damage or pest issues like termites.
For all intents and purposes they re the same apartment if anything the 7th floor one was slightly better maintained.