Curator anna forrest holds a fragment of an 18th century document discovered underneath the floorboards of the attic.
What is underneath floorboards.
On wood frame floors the subflooring provides a continuous structural surface over the floor joists.
Just under the visible floor covering is a layer of some kind of material usually only about 1 4 or 1 2 inch thick.
Severely malnourished and dehydrated the cat was likely living off of bugs and spiders the two months he was stuck underneath the home debris.
It can be made of many different materials chosen depending on the needs of the floor covering.
Its purpose is to provide a smooth flat surface for the floor covering.
The subfloor is the foundation beneath finish flooring materials.
Mike hodgson national trust archaeologist matt champion investigates.
Underlayment is either pre attached to the bottom of the laminate flooring by the manufacturer or it is installed separately by the user.
The most basic underlayment is a plastic sheet that acts as a moisture barrier.
Dealing with warped or mildew laden wood costs more than adding that extra layer of protection.
In humid climates pair a plastic sheet with all other types of underlayments even those that already offer some moisture resistance.
In basements and in homes with slab on grade foundations the subfloor may simply be a concrete slab.
Underneath the floorboards and rubble chloe found ringer the cat.
Now they can literally play a game on the floor.
Engineered hardwood engineered hardwood is a more affordable alternative to solid hardwood.
Most homeowners expect the worst when removing carpeting that rests on hardwood floors.
Laminate underlayment is a soft pad that is installed under laminate flooring.
Mold is a type of fungus that breaks down organic matter and is attracted to areas with a lot of moisture and little air ventilation.
This makes the area under damp floorboards a prime spot for mold growth.
When mold breaks down organic matter it releases volatile organic compounds vocs that create a musty odor.