Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Subfloor Framing
Subfloor Framing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Subfloor Framing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Subfloor Framing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Subfloor Framing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Subfloor Framing labor cost? What are the important Subfloor Framing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Subfloor Framing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Subfloor Framing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Subfloor Framing expect to pay between $3.05 to $5.34 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Subfloor Framing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Subfloor Framing. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Subfloor Framing complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Subfloor Framing work? | The operation and performance of the Subfloor framing and decking may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Subfloor Framing carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Subfloor Framing something that I can do myself? | The typical Subfloor Framing project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Subfloor Framing requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Subfloor Framing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Subfloor Framing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Subfloor Framing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Subfloor Framing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Subfloor Framing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed Subfloor decking layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Installed Subfloor decking surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/8 inch - from any location along any direction
- The Subfloor framing and decking will be constructed so that the lines formed by diagonally opposite corners are the same length (no more than 1/8 inch difference)
- Finished Subfloor decking will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The Subfloor framing and decking will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Subfloor Framing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Subfloor Framing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the Subfloor framing and decking work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Subfloor Framing by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of Subfloor framing and decking, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for Subfloor decking and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Manage delivery of Subfloor framing and decking; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Store Subfloor framing and decking in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Install Subfloor framing and decking using vinyl coated framing nails, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Subfloor Framing and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
