Alabama flooring guides
Costs, materials, subfloors and the practical questions that come up on a real job — written for people getting a quote, not for people selling one.
Guides
Alabama flooring guides — costs, materials, old houses and the practical questions that come up on a real job.
Joist Repair vs. Decking Replacement: Two Trades
Decking replacement means swapping out the plywood or OSB sheets a floor sits on. Joist repair means fixing or sistering…
What a Fair Per-Sheet Decking Replacement Rate Looks Like
There is no single number that answers it, because decking replacement is priced per sheet of plywood or OSB, not…
How to Tell If Your Subfloor Is Soft Before the Crew Arrives
A soft subfloor announces itself with a small bounce, a dip you can feel through a sock foot, or a…
Why a Clean Wood Infestation Report Isn’t About Decking
A clean Official Alabama Wood Infestation Report means an inspector walked the accessible parts of a structure and did not…
The Subfloor Clause Every Alabama Flooring Quote Needs
A subfloor clause spells out three things before a crew pulls the first plank: the per-sheet price for replacing decking…
What the Alabama Termite Letter Covers, and What It Cannot
The Alabama termite letter — formally the Official Alabama Wood Infestation Report — covers what a trained inspector can see…