Floor Materials

mutley1

I am about to replace all flooring, trusses, etc. in an old house I've just bought. I'm going to replace everything there is to replace, even if it is only slightly related to flooring. Here is where all your experience will come to be greatly appreciated. I am planning to live in this house for long time.

House is located in an AE flood zone with crawlspace foundation in South FL.

I am looking for the best material to make my floors long lasting and most importantly, resilient to moisture, humidity and possible flood waters and noise making. When talking about the best material, I am not talking about WOOD only (or plywood and OSB's). I personally hate anything related to wood, especially for the sound it makes, or the terrible moisture resiliency. Are there any new materials available that I could use? Cement backer sheets, vinyl materials, etc.

For trusses I am considering steel. And I plan to use ceramic or stone tiles all around the house.

I know to many of you I may sound insane so please go easy, and instead of harsh comments, please explain and advise. In advance many thanks.

dprimc

Hire a professional.

Elyrain

Everyone want the best product there is on earth, until they see the price...

mutley1

My post is intended to receive as much information as possible from those of experience, so I can be informed to the fullest extent, before making a sound decision, and of course evaluating among value, price, quality and all the cons and pros of each choice. Price is important, however it is not everything, especially when you want something that is for your own comfort.

I'd rather you share the specific prices of each material. That would actually help me. I want to know all options that I have.

rusty baker

This is a pro forum. If you want DIY answers, go to the DIY forum.

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mutley1

Based on the answers I've gotten so far, one could hardly tell that this is a pro forum. Prove it! This is not a DIY project, neither do I want DIY answers. Can you all just read the thread and respond with a professional advice if you are all so called professionals? Unbelievable! If you have nothing to say which is so obvious, just don't say anything it doesn't need to be hurting you not to know.

Again help if you know how with a comment that is answering my question. Thank you.

ChrWright

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angus242

There is nothing I can see that tells me this is a professional question. As a GC, shouldn't you already have a relationship with a qualified carpenter that can answer your question? Have you ever worked with an engineer or architect?

We get people "sneaking" in here weekly trying to get free advice from our professionals. There are a few things that can be done to not seem like one of those. Create an introduction. Tell us about your experience in the trades and your company or who you work for. Add your location to your profile. Finally, how about a real company name. Those are a few small things that back up your claims as being a pro.

Otherwise, you're just trying to get free advice which this site is not about.

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