Just as expected I got keys to my first house on Thursday last week! And what a whirlwind since!!! I'm getting used to being a homeowner (and watching my bank account quickly dwindle!)... And if walls could speak I'm not sure if the house would say she likes her new owner or not!
She might say it feels good to get a deep scrub and grooming! She also might say that it's uncomfortable and she doesn't like being "naked!"
Immediately after getting the keys, we went to my parents and borrowed tools. I just couldn't wait and had to pull out carpet in the 3rd bedroom!
When we went to the home inspections a few weeks ago, we immediately noticed a soft spot in the floor underneath where their bed had been. So what did we find?
It actually looks worse than it is... But it is dry rot! So we kept pulling and pulling the floor up. It's amazing how much damage can be done when things aren't properly done!
See, the thing is you need a vapor barrier between concrete and wood. Why? Because concrete BEEATHES. What I mean is that it is porous. It allows moisture and air through and without a barrier, all the elements of being outside have access to the wood floor joists.
So after Me. Golden pulled up all the floor he began the installation of the new floor... Starting with the all-important vapor barrier!
On top of the vapor barrier, he began building out the new floor joists. A generous friend offered up his Saturday to help build out the floor while my best friend and I took a long trip to Lowes to pick out paint colors.
Again, the old floor had not been built properly. Large gaps between joists allows the subfloor too much space to bend, leading to much of the "soft" feeling. So the new floor joists were built closer together in order to supply the necessary support. Then, laying on te subfloor!
There are still several more steps for this room but our too concern has now been addressed!
