[Cob] NEW EARTHEN FLOOR ON OLD CONCRETE FLOOR

[SHEILAH SPROUSE WISER]

Thanks.  That's a good thing to remember. Save myself some pain.

SHEILAH SPROUSE WISER
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clint Popetz" <clint at cpopetz.com>
To: "SHEILAH SPROUSE WISER" <wisewomanokc at cox.net>
Cc: <coblist at deatech.com>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Cob] NEW EARTHEN FLOOR ON OLD CONCRETE FLOOR


> Earthen floors are much heavier than floor tiles.  Like any change to
> an existing structure, you'll need to calculate the change in dead
> load and see if your floor joists can handle it.
> It will depend on joist depth, spacing, and maximum span.  It will
> also effect your bearing wall (assuming you have one), and the beam
> that supports that wall under your house and the columns that support
> that (unless you're slab-on-grade.)
>
> It's a question for a structural engineer or architect.  Honestly.
>
> -Clint
>
> On 8/25/06, SHEILAH SPROUSE WISER <wisewomanokc at cox.net> wrote:
>> Okay, I lurk a lot, and I need to ask:  Can you put an earthen floor down 
>> on top of an upstairs concrete floor?  Would it be too heavy?  For 
>> instance, would it be heavier than floor tiles?  And can it then be 
>> finished off with linseed oil and sealant if the person is actually 
>> living in the townhouse?  Can it be done on a wood staircase?
>>
>> WiserOKC
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