A Firm Foundation

When a floor crumbles or becomes infested with mold, one thing is certain. These issues most likely originated from early choices of materials, starting from the grade level all the way up to the finish flooring. Just like the challenges they create, decisions made during adequate or inadequate floor design start from the very foundation and gradually progress towards the top. In this book, we will thoroughly examine the parameters involved in selecting various construction components, starting from the ground and extending all the way up to the first completed floor. It is important that these choices are well thought out, since the top of this assembly will become the foundation for the remaining construction.