Spoil Yourself with Radiant Floor Heat: How to Prep Your Subfloors

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Dec 19, 2020 8:15:00 AM

Winter is upon us, and people are bracing themselves for extremely low temperatures. It’s during this time that heating systems come in handy. While most people use various types of heating systems such as boilers, heat pumps, and space heaters, homeowners are becoming more informed about in-floor radiant heating, which provides an energy-efficient means of heating floors, making them much more comfortable to walk on.


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Topics: Subloc Pro, Scrail Fasteners, subfloors, FasCoat




Some Like it Hot: Impacts of Summer of Subfloor

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Aug 22, 2020 8:18:00 AM

A subfloor is a critical part of your flooring system, but there can be benefits and drawbacks associated with the time of year you install it. Many builders and home remodelers, of course, are extra busy during the summer. The warm summer season is typically a good time to complete construction, renovation, or remodeling projects. When it comes to floors, however, and subflooring in particular, there are some things that property owners and contractors must keep in mind.


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Topics: Subloc Pro, Construction Fasteners, subfloors




Prevent Squeaky Subfloors with this Simple Step

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on May 30, 2020 7:43:00 AM

When you install a floor, it may look good for a while, but it may not stay that way forever. A big factor in the lasting quality of your floors results from the unseen subfloor. Subfloors give floors extra support. They attach to the flooring material, making them strong enough to support the weight of furniture, appliances, and traffic. Building codes determine the spacing and spans for subfloor installations. However, doing the bare minimum does not always give you all the support you need. Shortcuts in subfloor installation may lead to the dreaded squeak.


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Topics: Subloc Pro, subfloors




Underlayment Primer: Types and When to Use Them

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Nov 16, 2019 8:33:00 AM

For a quality flooring project, you need to start at the bottom. Underlayment masks imperfections in the subfloor, reduces sound, and provides other benefits specific to each type of floor covering. Choosing the right product to go underneath is important to having a finished floor that’s not only beautiful but will last for many years.


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Topics: Subloc Pro, subfloors




Construction Tips for High Wind and Seismic Areas

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Nov 2, 2019 11:04:52 AM

Natural disasters accounted for $91 billion in residential and commercial building repair costs in 2018. Although fires are categorically included in natural disasters, much of the damage arose from hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes. As a result of these ongoing risks, contractors must factor in natural disasters when designing and constructing all types of buildings.


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Topics: Subloc Pro




All About Underlayment

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Sep 21, 2019 7:52:00 AM

A homeowner only truly cares about the final layer of flooring, whether it be laminate, wood, or travertine. But a good builder knows what’s under that layer is where the important work is done. We often talk about subfloors, which are the foundation of lasting floors, but there’s a layer in the middle that we’ll focus on today. The underlayment, which is the layer that goes between the actual flooring and the subfloor, is a key component of a sound flooring structure.


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Topics: Subloc Pro, subfloors




IAPMO's Uniform Evaluation Service Issues Updated Evaluation Report #344 to The BECK  SCRAIL® SubLoc® PRO Construction Fasteners

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Jun 28, 2019 3:05:11 PM

Top Independent Evaluation Service Assures SubLoc® PRO SCRAIL® are Proven to Comply with Required Building Codes for 8D and 10D Fasteners for Seismic Areas.

Muscle Shoals, AL June 28, 2019

BECK America (formerly FASCO America®) is proud to announce that IAPMO's Uniform Evaluation Service has issued Evaluation Report 344 (ER-344) to our parent company, BECK, for their innovative construction fastener, SCRAIL® SubLoc® PRO , as a substitute for 8D and now 10D fasteners in seismic areas, such as the West Coast for vertical and horizontal diaphragms. This report certifies SCRAIL® SubLoc® PRO  fasteners to be compliant with 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 International Building Code® (IBC) and International Residential Code® (IRC), as well as the 2017 Florida Building Code (Building and Residential).


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5 Common Subfloor Installation Mistakes

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Jan 12, 2019 8:11:00 AM

Oriented Strand Board, or OSB as most of us call it, makes a floor installer’s job easier. It’s fairly straightforward to install, requires familiar steps, and simple tools. But, as with any construction job, losing attention to the simple details can cause problems in the future that lead to callbacks. Callbacks are a waste of your time so prevent them at all costs by being mindful of these five mistakes that are easily avoided.


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Topics: Subloc Pro, subfloors




Selecting the Right Material for Your Subfloors

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Nov 17, 2018 8:48:00 AM

There’s much more underneath the surface than one might think. The structural system for any floor will include a combination of joists, underlayment, and subfloors. However, the materials and installation process for subfloors often depend on what surface flooring is being installed on top. Here are subfloors best practices for the five most common surface flooring materials:


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Topics: Subloc Pro, subfloors




Sub-Floors: The Secret to Creating Squeak-less Floors That Last 2.0

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Nov 2, 2018 4:05:35 PM

Squeaky floors create great sound effects during the Halloween season, but for builders it’s a costly reason for callbacks. Squeaky sub-floors can develop even if the subfloor installed up to code.


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Topics: Subloc Pro, subfloors





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