Garage floor bumper/ raised area question
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Comments (1)This post is now also on the Kitchens forum since I need as many responses to my questions as I can get quickly. I added some other info such as floor flex measurement. That post is titled: concern about uneven kitchen subfloor. See the link below. I will respond to comments on both forums but would prefer everyone head to the Kitchens forum. Here is a link that might be useful: concern about uneven kitchen subfloor - please help...See MoreIslands...all one level or raised area for seating?
Comments (47)lesleyp You probably already have your remodel completed, but in case you don't, have you considered removing the island and instead having a penisula between the kitchen and living room? This would really open up your kitchen, and allow two people to work in the kitchen at the same time. You would also prevent a narrow walkway issue when people are actually using the seating area. As for bi-level or single level. Ignoring the possible clutter issues, unless you plan on having a sink, or cooking surface, a single level will be more functional/practical simply because you will have a much bigger flat surface for all your work. The Bi-level will be more visually appealing, or at least, in 2011 it's considered more visually appealing. In 10 years bulkheads everywhere, and full walls separating all the rooms could come back into style. In which case, we probably shouldn't have start our remodel....See Moreanyone have raised floor or platform area?
Comments (3)This type of level change is very dangerous. The brain can easily discern a level change of two steps, or about 12", but has a very hard time picking up on one that is one step 6" or under--even when the materials on the two levels are different. You are setting yourself up for a tripping hazard. I doubt it would be allowable by your local code if you need permits for your project, and you would also be setting yourself up for a lawsuit by someone who trips and injures themselves....See MoreSleepers and sub-floor over corrupted concrete garage floor
Comments (7)The issue I'm seeing has to do with: 1. Thickness - it is a thin slab 2. Water damage AND high wear in a single area (from the photos shown) Technically it is *possible to jack out some of the concrete in the front (the wear through) dig a bit and then pour new concrete in that area. It isn't the ideal option, but it could do everything you are hoping for. You would have a seam between the two concretes but that is nothing if this is to remain a garage. The next question is: How much to demolish the ENTIRE thing and start over v. jacking out the concrete, removing the doors and purchasing new and adding insulation and heat? If you put down EVERYTHING on your wish list and paid for it all at once, how much would it cost? Now compare that to the demolition + rebuild of what would be your own purpose-built garage. How do the two numbers compare? 'Cause once you jack out the slab and remove the door you are inches away from demolition....See Morelittlebug zone 5 Missouri
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