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   Gabe_Martel | Apr 20, 2000 06:52pm | #1

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   Hi Ed,

   It depends on;

   Why do you want to build up your floor?
   What you want to cover the gycrete with,later?
   How much of a cover were you planning on putting down?
   Does your floor flex now?
   Is it subject to loading with heavy pieces of furniture?

   Gabe

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   Ed_W | Apr 20, 2000 07:59pm | #2

   *I already have radiant heat in my plaster ceiling which has cause several cracks all over. I am in the process of expanding my kitchen which will have no heat. building the floor up will not be a problem since I am replacing all doors and trim. I will cover with ceramic tile in kitchen and bathrooms, possibly a laminate hardwood in living/dining room and carpet in bed rooms. I don't believe there is any flex in the floor. I am thinking of going with gypcrete unless there is a better product.

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   Gabe_Martel | Apr 20, 2000 08:06pm | #3

   *Nothing wrong with Gycrete as long as you ensure it has properly cured BEFORE you cover it with anything.Gabe

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   Barry_LaDuke | Apr 22, 2000 02:47am | #4

   *You should really consider using a "dry" hydronic radiant approach using a radiant panel product in-floor. Check out Warmboard.com.

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   Ed_W | Apr 22, 2000 02:47am | #5

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   I want to do an overpour on the 1st floor of my ranch house which has 2x12 floor joists. I am thinking of using gypcrete from Maxxon. is there a better product? I have heard from a local cement contractor that you can get a special lightweight mix from a local concrete supplier. any one have any bad experiences with gypcrete? thanks.