Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Laminate floor

Hi!

I would like to know is the laminate floors will be good for the room of 18 sq.m with a heavy aquarium in the one corner. It's 700 kg in weight. Can it be in obstacles for the thermal changes of laminated floors? What about the same problem with heavy furniture?

Sher.

To answer this question it is neccessary know how large the bearing area of the feet on the aquarium or pounds per square inch on the floor. If the aquarium will not be placed on the flooring but be in the room rating on a base or sub floor there is no problem. The type of laminate floor is also of concern. For viewers who may be interested, the aquarium waighs about 1540 pounds. The floor area is fine. All this said; a leaking aquarium for any reason is a serious threat to your floor.

Okay here goes: I have a concrete basement, that has been waterproofed. We don't want to insulate the walls, we want to keep the concrete. We are going to use a bamboo screen for the ceiling, and was wondering what type of insulation to put up in the ceiling. I have read a lot of different ideas, and am getting a little confused. I live in Ohio so it does get cold. I have R-13 to R-18 "all in one roll". (bought it in the beginning of this basement project. just a couple. dumb) I just read I need R-11?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Mike