A subfloor of plywood or another material other than concrete will make you feel more comfortable, Scott says. And with any wooden or laminated floors in the basement, allow for expansion along the sides during humid weather. Some materials can extend 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch or more.uch of your building material options will depend on local building codes and whether you can frame a wall directly to the foundation walls. Any wood that touches a basement wall or floor should be pressure-treated so it won't easily rot it if gets wet. Avoid building materials that can absorb water.
On November 10, 1975 the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior. All 29 crew members died. At the time, it was the worst shipping disaster on the Great Lakes in 11 years. Other shipping disasters on the Great Lakes, in which weather played a role include:
On November 10, 1975 the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior. All 29 crew members died. At the time, it was the worst shipping disaster on the Great Lakes in 11 years. Other shipping disasters on the Great Lakes, in which weather played a role include: Nov. 11, 1913: eighteen ships were lost killing 254 people.