Raising Garage Floor Conversion

The existing concrete floor can be used as a base however a new damp proof membrane dpm will need to be introduced.

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. A framed wooden floor is another very simple way how to raise garage floor for living space. My plan is to run a 2x12 stringer around the entire perimeter of the garage and to then run joists across the span. The slab may well be sloped toward the garage door or a floor drain.

A typical garage sits on an uninsulated concrete slab which may be several inches below the floor level inside the house. Time to get building again. The difference is 610mm. I want the new space to be at same level as the existing main house floor.

Garage conversion raising floor height. This framing also allows you to lay down insulation and any electrical circuits that you may need for the converted space. 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. Run the polyethylene up the sides of the walls 3 to 4 inches and secure to the walls with construction tape.

Allow the adhesive to dry until it loses the wet look while remaining sticky to the touch. 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. Dpms come in solid or liquid form the latter being a practicable solution for a garage conversion. Cover the garage floor with a thin layer of epoxy adhesive.

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. Give some thought to termite treatment if you are going to use this method. A suitable gauge damp proof membrane dpm and thermal insulation must be provided. Manufacturers will be able to advise.

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. I need to raise the floor about 2 feet. Insulating concrete garage floors begins with covering the entire floor with 6 mil polyethylene which will serve as a vapor barrier. Would a suspended timber.

Discussion in building started by al n 21 aug 2019. The garage conversion requires the floor to be raised to match the house so first job is to build a suspended floor. Overlap the seams about 6 to 8 inches and seal the seams with waterproof construction tape.