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Hi, looking for advise on converting the garage to livable space.
House is a raised ranch lower level is half garage and half living area. Looking at enclosing the garage space to create more living area /storage /mud room. Space is 22'W x 26'6"D
I know I have a legal footing under the slab at the door, so a row of block, cap and wall w/ windows, posts to support the header. Is there something that is needed to seal the block / cement to prevent leaks????
My main concern is building up the floor. The other half has tile on cement and is get very cool in the winter. In this area the plan is to lay 2x4's on edge and place 3/4 ply down. This would enable insulation (2" foam board) and allow the slope to be leveled out (drops over 4" in 26').
In the past the floor has or will sweat at certain times. My concern is that moisture would get trapped under the floor and mold or smell. What is the best way to ensure a clean dry floor ????
Thoughts or plan
1) clean / strip / etch floor, what to use, winter and fumes in house ?????
2) seal floor / garage paint , should this be done ?????
3) one thought is to place a layer of 4 or 6 mil plastic, if this is a good idea, would it go under the foam board next to the cement or above the foam board under the plywood ???????
I have 16' wolmanized 2x4's and found a great deal on some 3/4 plywood, also have the foam board (white open cell), have windows, doors, tile and hardwood flooring.
Looking for advice for getting started on the cement prep and the subfloor layup. Any help is appreciated.
Have tools and reasonable carpenter skills, better rough than finish.
House is a raised ranch lower level is half garage and half living area. Looking at enclosing the garage space to create more living area /storage /mud room. Space is 22'W x 26'6"D
I know I have a legal footing under the slab at the door, so a row of block, cap and wall w/ windows, posts to support the header. Is there something that is needed to seal the block / cement to prevent leaks????
My main concern is building up the floor. The other half has tile on cement and is get very cool in the winter. In this area the plan is to lay 2x4's on edge and place 3/4 ply down. This would enable insulation (2" foam board) and allow the slope to be leveled out (drops over 4" in 26').
In the past the floor has or will sweat at certain times. My concern is that moisture would get trapped under the floor and mold or smell. What is the best way to ensure a clean dry floor ????
Thoughts or plan
1) clean / strip / etch floor, what to use, winter and fumes in house ?????
2) seal floor / garage paint , should this be done ?????
3) one thought is to place a layer of 4 or 6 mil plastic, if this is a good idea, would it go under the foam board next to the cement or above the foam board under the plywood ???????
I have 16' wolmanized 2x4's and found a great deal on some 3/4 plywood, also have the foam board (white open cell), have windows, doors, tile and hardwood flooring.
Looking for advice for getting started on the cement prep and the subfloor layup. Any help is appreciated.
Have tools and reasonable carpenter skills, better rough than finish.