About 8 years ago a few super urethane glues were developed that creates a moisture barrier to the concrete along with a rock solid bond, there are two primary manufacturers on the market, I need to speak with them on this application tomorrow and make a choice.
They do make engineered cypress, all you need to do is compare the two, IMO there's nothing like the real wood not only in looks but the feel under foot.
I can tell the difference 20 feet away.
The engineered stuff (not big box stuff) is $9 a sq + install for the good stuff or three times as much. Of course less labor.
This wood is so smooth it appears to be pre-sanded, I will sand in place yes but only with a drywall type sander by hand perhaps a bit with a palm sander here & there.
My last home I did 2800 sq ft this a piece of cake by comparison.
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