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Damaged Wet Subfloor During Home Construction
Should I be concerned if the Subfloor gets wet during Construction?
By Mark J. Donovan
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Question: I am in the process of having a
custom home built and I am concerned over the fact
that the subfloor is getting wet. The subfloor is
made out of 3/4th inch tongue and
groove plywood and the walls are up, however the
roof has yet to be installed. Should I be
concerned that the subfloor is getting wet? Could
the constant exposure to rain and snow damage the
subfloor?
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Answer:
Every new home construction
project is going to be exposed to the elements for
some period of time, and frequently the subfloors
do get wet from rain and snow. Most of the time,
however, a little rain and snow will not damage
the subfloor. If at all possible, you should
ensure that the subfloor is at least swept off
after a rain or snow storm to help prevent damage
to the subfloor. You may even want to use a wet-vac
to remove as much of the water as possible.
If after the subfloor dries you see signs of
delamination, swelling, warps or bulges, or if the
subfloor feels punky, you should replace the
damaged sections. If not replaced you may
experience uneven finished floors. Carpet and
especially ceramic tile can not be installed on
non-solid surfaces.
Note that there are subflooring products on the
market today, such as from Advantech, that are
water resistant. As a matter of fact, Advantech
offers a 50 year warranty on its subflooring
products. You may want to discuss this product
with your builder prior to the construction of
your home.
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