Subfloor
August 16, 2020
One thing I’m learning through this process is that my estimates for completing tasks have been way off. For instance, it took me the whole weekend to finish the subfloor when I thought it would only take me a day. Or that I thought it would take me a whole day to fabricate a new entry step and it only took me 20 minutes.
Subfloor layers:
OSB Framing support and insulation (Liquid Nails applied throughout) 1/4 plywood underlayment Spray can foam insulation for the cracks and gaps
To be honest, I probably overdid the subfloor. Someone more experienced could probably get a decent foundation without this much work. Also, my body hurts. But, I have a strong foundation and that feels great.
Shoutout to my neighbor, Dave, who stopped by to check out the progress. He helped me take off the broken jack stand and gifted me a router!
I’m focusing the next week on pacing myself. It’s been a sprint couple of weeks and I know I won’t be close to done until Halloween.
Next I’ll install sheet vinyl flooring, install the entry step, and start the framing. I have dreams about framing. I am constantly engineering and re-engineering my approach in my head. Will I finally use the Pythagorean theorem in real life!?Â
