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What is a Subfloor?

What is a Subfloor?

The subfloor is the layer above the joist, but below the underlayment (which is the layer below the surface). The purpose of the subfloor is to ensure that the ground is level and stable so that you can install a surface evenly.

You can build subfloors out of plywood, concrete, particleboard, and oriented strand board.

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Air Distribution

Air Distribution

The sole purpose of an HVAC (heating, ventilation, & air conditioning) system, air distribution -- also known as room air distribution -- is how air...

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What is Air Throw?

What is Air Throw?

The air throw value is the velocity measurement of how well the air shifts from the vent or diffuser to the rest of the area/room it is heating or...

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