floor system "cushion"

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Originally Posted By: bking
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Has anyone heard of anything that might be referred to as a “cushion” that is associated with a floor system ? Someone mentioned this was a problem with an inspection they had once and they want to make sure it is correct with their new house.


I think it must be the need for proper treated lumber shims or blocks between the piers and the beams/girders.

any other ideas?

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Originally Posted By: Michael D Thomas
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Sound control matting under a floating hardwood floor?

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Originally Posted By: dsmith1
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Laminated floor system are installed with a foam underlayment. In basement installations the underlayment doubles as a moisture barrier.


http://www.bobvila.com/ArticleLibrary/Task/Building/LaminateFloorBasics.html

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Originally Posted By: ccoombs
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I have also seen a sound control material used under concrete at the second floor.


There could be so many possibilities. I would suggest asking your client directly.

Good luck

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Originally Posted By: lkage
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ccoombs wrote:
There could be so many possibilities. I would suggest asking your client directly.


Good advice. Your client has a concern. Find out exactly why it was a problem with his other inspection and what, in his mind, is needed for it to be correct. And go from there.

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Originally Posted By: bking
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thanks for info, not a client but hopefully will be next week.

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