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Structural Insulated Panels
from Thermapan
Most of us don’t give much thought to the materials used to build our homes, but they are the items that will hopefully withstand every furniture trend, every coat of paint, every type of flooring. So it makes to look for structural materials like Thermapan Insulated Panels, which include their Energy Star ratings for increased energy conservation, their prevention of mold growth and wood decay, and the increase in space their thinner size gives your home. Visit the company’s website, or ask your contractor about using their materials in your home.
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Basement Sub Floor
I have collected a number of I Beams that I would like to turn on their side and use as a base for my sub-floor in the basement. I would lay down the beams so that there would be a space the same width as the beams between each beam laid down. I would then put a 5/8ths tongue and groove osb board on top. My Question is should I put a plastic barrier down first or don't worry about it? Also, I was going to use a PL 400 glue to secure the beams to the cement. My basement has never leaked water and was built in 1998. What is the best way to prepare the I beams and secure them to the floor? Read the answer »