Good morning, thanks all for your interest and suggestions. A couple of questions have been asked:
The state of the floor joists, the kitchen is above my basement and I have access to the joists. These are very stable and in good shape.
The kitchen has two external walls and one load bearing wall. The fourth side is iron railing for the stairs to the basement.
joe, checked on your book and if it was on iBooks I would have bought it this morning. probably will go ahead and order anyway. I would like more info on the Advantech product.
What dimensions does it come in? what dimensions would I use with the 3/8 plywood? I checked some local hardware store websites, and they talk about having it but did not give price or availability, is this a new product?
I kind of like the idea of rebuilding from the floor on up, but only if the results are worth it. If the floor is still an inch higher, nothing gained. Shoring up and preparing existing subfloor is doable... Sorry should never pose a different answer to someone you have asked advice.
The state of the floor joists, the kitchen is above my basement and I have access to the joists. These are very stable and in good shape.
The kitchen has two external walls and one load bearing wall. The fourth side is iron railing for the stairs to the basement.
joe, checked on your book and if it was on iBooks I would have bought it this morning. probably will go ahead and order anyway. I would like more info on the Advantech product.
What dimensions does it come in? what dimensions would I use with the 3/8 plywood? I checked some local hardware store websites, and they talk about having it but did not give price or availability, is this a new product?
I kind of like the idea of rebuilding from the floor on up, but only if the results are worth it. If the floor is still an inch higher, nothing gained. Shoring up and preparing existing subfloor is doable... Sorry should never pose a different answer to someone you have asked advice.