Flooring in Addison, PA
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Half of the roughly 113 homes in Addison, PA were built before 1959, according to Census estimates for this city of about 233 people. Somerset County is in climate zone 5A (cool, humid), which shapes what new flooring involves here. Below: what that means for new flooring, who handles permits, how to check a company, and questions to ask.
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Flooring in Addison: what the local homes and climate mean
Census estimates put the median build year in Addison at 1959; about 43% of homes were built before 1950. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos. Do not sand or scrape an old floor until it has been tested. Federal EPA rules require firms that disturb painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 to follow lead-safe work practices. Ask whether the company is EPA lead-safe certified.
Somerset County is in IECC climate zone 5A, a cool, humid climate, on the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. Humidity makes wood floors swell and shrink. Ask how long the flooring will acclimate and whether concrete slabs get a moisture test.
About 82% of homes in Addison are single-family houses, and about 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and licenses in Addison
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Addison, permits come from the city's building department, or from Somerset County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.
Home improvement contractors must register with the Attorney General's office. Look the company up with the Office of Attorney General before you sign.
Questions to ask a flooring company in Addison
- Will you check the subfloor for moisture and flatness first?
- How long does the material need to acclimate?
- Are removing the old floor and moving furniture included?
- Is your firm EPA lead-safe certified for work in homes built before 1978?
Flooring companies serving Addison
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Flooring in Addison: questions
How do I check a flooring company in Addison?
Home improvement contractors must register with the Attorney General's office. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the Office of Attorney General. Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
How old are homes in Addison?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1959, and about 71% of homes were built before 1980. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos.
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Addison?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Addison, permits come from the city's building department, or from Somerset County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
What climate zone is Addison in?
Somerset County is in IECC climate zone 5A (cool, humid), per the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. Humidity makes wood floors swell and shrink.
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