Framing

Subfloor Installation Guide

This collection of videos and animations illustrates standard subfloor installation over wood framing and a floating subfloor assembly over a concrete slab (or a 'slabless slab' as the case may be).
Aug. 17, 2023
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This collection of videos and animations illustrates standard subfloor installation over wood framing and a floating subfloor assembly over a concrete slab (or a 'slabless slab' as the case may be).

Demonstration Videos

Dan Morrison
Floating Subfloor Insulated Slab
Concrete & Masonry

Handbook: A Floating Insulated Subfloor For Slab On Grade Construction

Five videos about how to install a subfloor over thick insulation without sleepers.
May 13, 2022
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Subfloor Installation 3 of 3: A Straight Edge for Siding

The floor system should not cause a bump in the wall
Nov. 2, 2018
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Subfloor Installation 1: Get the First Sheet Right

The first sheet sets the layout
Oct. 27, 2018
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Subfloor Installation 2: Gluing, Placing, and Nailing the Sheets

Repetitive tasks—with reasons behind them—consolidate into a squeak-free subfloor
Oct. 30, 2018

Animated details

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Concrete & Masonry

Animation: Floating Insulated Subfloor on a Slabless Slab

Wait, what?
Nov. 6, 2018
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Airseal the Rim Joist and Wall Framing Connection

Glue the rim joist, caulk the gaps, and overhang the wall sheathing to tighten this leaky building assembly
Sept. 29, 2017

About the Author

Dan Morrison

Dan Morrison is a founding editor of ProTradeCraft.com, where he is also the editor-in-chief. Fun fact: Dan is also a founding editor of Green Building Advisor and executive editor of Fine Homebuilding.

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