subfloors
Beneath the finish
Subfloors are the structural layer of flooring beneath the finished surface—typically plywood or oriented strand board laid over joists.
The subfloor provides the foundation that supports hardwood, tile, carpet, or other visible flooring materials.
The contractor discovered water damage in the subfloor beneath the bathroom tile.
Horizontal building beams
- plywoodEngineered layered wood panels
- underlaymentBase layer beneath flooring
- levelingMaking flat or equal
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
installation · decking · planks · engineered · adhesive · screws · nailing · sheathing
Shallow accessible foundation area
- concreteSolid building mixture
- slabThick flat piece
- basementSubterranean building level
- footingsStructural foundation supports
piers · grading · compaction · excavation · sleepers · ground-level · raised · cellar
Sustaining structural mass
- structuralRelating to building framework
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- beamsRays or supports
girders · rigidity · bracing · deflection · span · strength · stability · compression
Smoothing poured concrete flat
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- patchingRepairing by covering
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- primingMaking ready beforehand
repair · inspection · flattening · filling · smoothing · assessment · removal · demolition
Making impervious to moisture
- drainageLiquid removal system
- dehumidificationReducing air moisture content
- sealingMaking impermeable
- damp-proofingBarrier against structural wetness
condensation · ventilation · mildew · sealant
joists
Horizontal building beams
- plywoodEngineered layered wood panels
- underlaymentBase layer beneath flooring
- levelingMaking flat or equal
framing · installation · decking · planks · engineered · adhesive · screws · nailing · sheathing · particleboard
crawlspace
Shallow accessible foundation area
footings · piers · grading · compaction · excavation · sleepers · ground-level · raised · cellar
load-bearing
Sustaining structural mass
- structuralRelating to building framework
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
beams · girders · rigidity · bracing · deflection · span · strength · stability · compression · resilience
screeding
Smoothing poured concrete flat
priming · repair · inspection · flattening · filling · smoothing · assessment · removal · demolition · replacement
waterproofing
Making impervious to moisture
- drainageLiquid removal system
- dehumidificationReducing air moisture content
- sealingMaking impermeable
damp-proofing · condensation · ventilation · mildew · sealant
subfloorsfloor coverings
Materials protecting bare floors
flooring · hardwood floors · tile floors · ceilings · carpeting