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Old 10-18-2009, 01:44 AM   #1
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I have a home which is on a slab, no basement or crawlspace. Under normal circumstances, is there supposed to be any type of subfloor material laid on top of the concrete slab before carpet/padding is put down, or [any type] of tile is laid?

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Old 10-18-2009, 09:12 AM   #2
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both tile and carpet can be applied directly to the slab providing the slab is and will remain dry.
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Hello MUDPAWS its been awhile .As bob stated above you should be fine as long as the slab is dry. How did your sheathing and siding project turn out.
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