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Subject: Using asphalt shingles to level subfloor for hardwood installation.
Category: Family and Home > Home
Asked by: sutch-ga
List Price: $10.00

Posted: 22 Nov 2003 13:08 PST
Expires: 24 Nov 2003 19:02 PST
Question ID: 279422

Are asphalt shingles a valid method for leveling depressions in a
subfloor to ready it for hardwood, and if so, how is should it be done
and will there be a "crunching" sound when walking on the floors due
to the gravel found on shingles?

I've found only one article about using asphalt shingles: 
http://www.askthebuilder.com/486_Getting_a_New_Hardwood_Floor_Level.shtml

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Subject: Re: Using asphalt shingles to level subfloor for hardwood installation.
From: t568a-ga on 24 Nov 2003 14:48 PST

I have heard people laying down 30 lb roofing felt but not shingles.

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