Establish Finished Floor Height Test

If the finish dissolves this time then you can be assured you have a shellac finish.

Establish finished floor height test.

8 1 4 the plans shall include an elevation diagram and the vertical elevation of each floor shall be indicated. 8 1 3 the plans shall include specifications covering the character of materials used and shall describe all system components. Listed in order of aggressiveness of paired solvent. 1 the finished floor level ffl is marked on the plans as 35 35 above sea level.

For part 1 of this series and backstory click testing hardwood floor finishes. Water on an unsound floor. 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. From the contour lines on the overall plot layout plan the highest gradient intersecting with the unit should have been somewhere around 35 2.

If the finish dissolves congratulations you ve got a waxed floor. This time apply a small amount of denatured alcohol to the finish and do the same process. 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. The answers to your questions are.

Therefore as the ffl should have been at 35 35 at no point should it have been below ground level. Measure the distance between the bottom of the doors and the structural floor. If nothing happens move on to the next test. Test 2 is it shellac.

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.