If the finished floor height is greater than this measurement that is if the height of the new flooring is greater than the distance from the structural floor to the bottom of the door call this to the flooring contractor s attention before the project continues to avoid additional charges.
Establish finished floor height test.
1 the finished floor level ffl is marked on the plans as 35 35 above sea level.
Measure the distance between the bottom of the doors and the structural floor.
If the finish dissolves congratulations you ve got a waxed floor.
Wax the water test identifies flooring that has not been sealed or at least floors that have wax on them.
For part 1 of this series and backstory click testing hardwood floor finishes.
N the floor of a basement where basement means the floor is below grade on all sides will always be the lowest floor regardless of how the.
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If nothing happens move on to the next test.
Therefore as the ffl should have been at 35 35 at no point should it have been below ground level.
8 1 4 the plans shall include an elevation diagram and the vertical elevation of each floor shall be indicated.
Test 2 is it shellac.
The commonly accepted hardwood floor finish tests and paired solvents.
From the contour lines on the overall plot layout plan the highest gradient intersecting with the unit should have been somewhere around 35 2.
This time apply a small amount of denatured alcohol to the finish and do the same process.
And all other details necessary to establish compliance with this standard.
N note that any below bfe finished areas includ ing foyers will violate nfip requirements may sustain unreimbursable flood damage and make the building subject to increased flood insurance premiums.
If the finish dissolves this time then you can be assured you have a shellac finish.