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Sub floor question

 05/19/2008 11:52 AM philipb
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inadequate joists

05/19/2008 11:14 PM scuttlebuttrp

Can't speak about the wood, but 1/2" ply won't cut it for tile.
What is the length of the span of the joists?
If they can pass Deflection, then you need 3/4" minimum ply run perpindicular to the joists.

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Joists are fine

05/20/2008 08:43 AM philipb
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deflection & glue

05/20/2008 08:04 PM scuttlebuttrp
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underlayment

05/20/2008 08:18 PM Tileguybob
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Interesting In Theory But...

05/20/2008 09:06 PM philipb
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underlayment

05/21/2008 09:22 PM Tileguybob




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