I'm with Randy on hardwood. Looks better than tile, easier to install. If you
get the pre-finished stuff it goes in fast.
-Curt
From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
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Cc: Randy Bennell <rbenn...@bennell.ca>
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fixing floors
I don't see any reason why you cannot repair it yourself. It is not all
that complicated - just a bit of a mess that will take time. You need to
open it up and remove and replace the damaged joists and floor sheathing.
I would suggest you use pressure treated dimensional lumber for the
replacement. If there is moisture getting in and you cannot determine
the source, then it will last longer than untreated wood.
It would however be a good idea to try to find the source of the leak if
possible. You might just be right that the damage relates to the long
period of time that the house sat while partly built.
What is the siding on the outside? If it is vinyl siding, you should be
able to remove it to have a look and put it back without damaging it.
You might find the wall sheathing is damaged too. Or, you might not find
any evidence of water intrusion from higher up. Only one way to tell.
Is the ceiling in the room drywall? Do you see any evidence of water
staining on the ceiling near the wall? You could get frost buildup in
the attic that melts and runs down inside the wall.
Do you get ice buildup on the eaves? That can cause water to back up
under the shingles and again, run down inside the wall. Your cold season
is much shorter than ours so some of this may not be as likely there as
it is here. Here, that sort of thing mainly occurs in older housing. We
have figured out how to avoid it for the most part.
As to the ceramic tile issue, I suggest that you have to make it look
good or you will have difficulty selling it. My realtor friend says
"people buy lipstick". They want a house to look good. They want to haul
in the TV and the couch and flop onto it. Most have no wish to do any
work on the house. So, in order to sell and get a good price the house
has to look nice. Buyers may overlook the fact that the roof is about to
need new shingles but they will be unhappy if the interior does not look
ready for them to move in. Clean, neutral colors and no obvious defects
are best.
Ceramic tile is messy and difficult in my opinion. It can be done and I
have done it in small rooms like bathrooms and entryways, but it was
hard work in my opinion and a bit stressful.
If you don't think laminate flooring looks good enough, then look for
alternatives. Prefinished hardwood is not hard to install. I am just
finishing a bedroom with oak and it is the first time I have done it.
Look for a deal on the hardwood. Rent a good flooring nailer and have at
it.
My 2 cents.
RB
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