Workshop floor advice
Posted: 20 May 2022, 14:19
Not a build per se, but a request for advice please before starting.
Back in November 2019 some of you may remember the name of the town of Fishlake near Doncaster, where the residents were neck deep in water due to flooding. The same storm that swamped Fishlake also flooded my basement workshop. The water came up from under the floor to a depth of about 100mm, just getting to the top of the skirtings. It was due to the height of the water table rather than anything else and within 24h it had all drained away. Once I got up the ruined flooring etc. it has dried out and is now in the position where I wish to put something back down. The cellar has been converted with a concrete slab, cavity drain membrane and sump/pump and has remained dry since 2019.
I was thinking that whatever I do has to be easily replaced in the event of another flood but could do with some advice on what to do. My first thought was a lattice of treated roofing laths covered with sheet material such as OSB, but I need someone who knows more than me to tell me if its a good idea. The heaviest machine that needs to be supported is a washing machine and it doesn't have to be pretty either.
Thanks,
David
Back in November 2019 some of you may remember the name of the town of Fishlake near Doncaster, where the residents were neck deep in water due to flooding. The same storm that swamped Fishlake also flooded my basement workshop. The water came up from under the floor to a depth of about 100mm, just getting to the top of the skirtings. It was due to the height of the water table rather than anything else and within 24h it had all drained away. Once I got up the ruined flooring etc. it has dried out and is now in the position where I wish to put something back down. The cellar has been converted with a concrete slab, cavity drain membrane and sump/pump and has remained dry since 2019.
I was thinking that whatever I do has to be easily replaced in the event of another flood but could do with some advice on what to do. My first thought was a lattice of treated roofing laths covered with sheet material such as OSB, but I need someone who knows more than me to tell me if its a good idea. The heaviest machine that needs to be supported is a washing machine and it doesn't have to be pretty either.
Thanks,
David