Raising Garage Floor Conversion

My plan is to run a 2x12 stringer around the entire perimeter of the garage and to then run joists across the span.

Raising garage floor conversion.

When converting a garage space into a living area installing a framed wood floor offers an opportunity to add insulation from the cold concrete slab access for electrical circuits to any interior walls being planned and effectively provides a level floor platform over a standard garage floor that can be sloped 4 to 5 inches from front to back. This framing also allows you to lay down insulation and any electrical circuits that you may need for the converted space. A typical garage sits on an uninsulated concrete slab which may be several inches below the floor level inside the house. Discussion in building started by al n 21 aug 2019.

A basic conversion of a single garage costs around 8 000 and a garage conversion done well can add up to 20 to the value of your home according to a report by nationwide. Page 1 of 2 1 2. With these circumstances you will want to consider filling the bottom of the garage door opening with a curb that will keep water out of the converted space and protect wall framing from moisture. Brush the adhesive over the floor to act as a bonding agent for the new floor material and the existing garage floor.

Give some thought to termite treatment if you are going to use this method. Insulating concrete garage floors begins with covering the entire floor with 6 mil polyethylene which will serve as a vapor barrier. The existing concrete floor can be used as a base however a new damp proof membrane dpm will need to be introduced. I want the new space to be at same level as the existing main house floor.

Time to get building again. I am planning on converting my garage into a master bedroom with master bath. The slab may well be sloped toward the garage door or a floor drain. Manufacturers will be able to advise.

A suitable gauge damp proof membrane dpm and thermal insulation must be provided. Run the polyethylene up the sides of the walls 3 to 4 inches and secure to the walls with construction tape. I need to raise the floor about 2 feet. Would a suspended timber.

The garage conversion requires the floor to be raised to match the house so first job is to build a suspended floor. The difference is 610mm. In most cases you will also be able to convert your garage under your permitted development rights but do check with your local authority as these may have been removed or restricted. Garage conversion raising floor height.

Process of carrying out a garage conversion and would like your thoughts in terms of what would be the best option to raise the height of the garage floor to the rest of the house. Overlap the seams about 6 to 8 inches and seal the seams with waterproof construction tape. Allow the adhesive to dry until it loses the wet look while remaining sticky to the touch.