Finishing a Graded Garage
Hi all. I am finishing a garage area wherein the concrete floor is graded for drainage at an angle of about 6'' over a 20' run. I'd like to level this floor. My proposed method for doing so is to apply a vapor barrier, followed by joists or sleepers ripped at an angle commensurate with the floor angle so that one end would be six inches higher than the other creating a level surface, then a ply sub-floor. Anybody ever try this or have an opinion on my plan? Also curious if you would allow the sleepers to float or anchor them to the concrete floor to prevent slipping. Thanks. -Aaron
Hi all. I am finishing a garage area wherein the concrete floor is graded for drainage at an angle of about 6'' over a 20' run. I'd like to level this floor. My proposed method for doing so is to apply a vapor barrier, followed by joists or sleepers ripped at an angle commensurate with the floor angle so that one end would be six inches higher than the other creating a level surface, then a ply sub-floor. Anybody ever try this or have an opinion on my plan? Also curious if you would allow the sleepers to float or anchor them to the concrete floor to prevent slipping. Thanks. -Aaron