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   mikegagne | Dec 27, 2005 08:32am | #1

   Ron, a slab with vapor barrier will be as dry as anything else. A wood joist floor is easier on your legs but prone to insect issues. Its a tough choice..... aloha, mike

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   81treehouse | Dec 28, 2005 05:56am | #2

   Ron,

   Read the other shop floor thread for more information.  Moisture barrier under a slab with Blandex or Advantec on the slab.

   Just my experience.

    

   A bad day woodworking is better than a good day working -- yes, I'm retired!
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   mjfurniture | Jan 05, 2006 04:54pm | #3

   Hi Ron

        I would go with a raised floor about 4' or so, whatever the height of a loading dock.  This will not only lower your shipping cost for freight deliveries (it is now considered by the carrier as a comerical site),  but you can also drop all of your dust collection down through the floor.   You would not believe how nice it is not to have all that overhead duct work in the way when you are moving around long stock.

   Marty

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   user-83659 | Jan 08, 2006 01:41am | #4

   There is nothing like a wood floor, both for comfort and aesthitics

   Peter

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   RonT | Jan 08, 2006 06:23am | #5

   Thank you all for your input. I have additional things to think about when I am ready to build.