On Sun, 7 Oct 2012 21:12:00 -0700 (PDT), "
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On Oct 7, 11:37*pm, bob haller wrote:
On Oct 7, 10:22*pm, gregz wrote:





TheScottman wrote:
I'm reasonably handy, and want to start finishing off my basement. *One
part of the basement is really off level due to a bad pour of concrete
(not my fault). *I'm thinking the best way to solve the problem is to
build a subfloor or a deck in this area. *The area is approx 6' long x
12' wide. *One of the 12' stretches has almost nothing to secure to
except for maybe 1.5' of concrete wall.

I have levels, hammer drill, saws etc. *I just don't know exactly how to
put the floor together, and then how best to level/secure the floor.

The walls are cinderblock, not solid or poured concrete.

I'm thinking I could by about 4 12' and 2 6' sections of wood (2x4?) and
frame it all out with brackets. *Then level with shims and bolt into the
cinderblock with lag bolts or tapcon screws.

I would love to hear any ideas on this. *I don't think it's an overtly
hard project. *I just need a few pointers.

Thanks!
The Scottman

*I'm wondering how off is it. With a small area like that I would think
about self leveling cement.

I've used that stuff before, but the mixture must be just right, else your
in real trouble.

Greg

self leveling concrete is a far better choice, if you use wood use
pressure treated wood since basements often have moisture issues.

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One issue with basements is that putting down more flooring means less
height, which usually isn't a good
thing. So, depending on how out of level it is, I would
definitely look at leveling material before going to wood.

Wood does give the opportunity to add insulation, though. Some floorings are
better/easier over wood than concrete, too.

That said, I really don't like the idea of finished basements. Too much
chance of mold. ...and it takes up valuable shop space! ;-)