What kind of wood do i use.
Trailer floor treated plywood vs advantech.
Most subfloor grade plywood uses similar glues between the laminators.
I kinda think don t use pressure treated because its softer and not as strong.
Please see esr 1785 for published design values for advantech panels.
While plywood gives you a more consistent panel it is still prone to wicking moisture.
This panel is popular for its moisture resistance and easy installation.
An advantech flooring will give extra strength to your floor than any other flooring including plywood.
Commodity osb uses glues and a process that permits the panel to soak up moisture.
Diamond c only uses 2 or better graded lumber for our trailer floors.
My questions are 1.
Its no harder to install it then t g plywood its a little heaver per sheet but big deal its still easy to use and a much better product.
Go check out the price difference per sheet and make sure hes not jacking price on install carpentry and remodeling.
Advantech is an engineered panel that is designed to provide higher performance for floor sheathing.
Only 23 32 thickness advantech subflooring and 1 2 and 5 8 thicknesses of advantech roof and wall sheathing are included in icc es report esr 1785.
Untreated scenario some manufacturers will opt for the lesser quality 3 grade lumber to save a few dollars in production which ultimately costs you more in the long term in maintenance and replacement costs.
But just want to buy like whatever trailer companies use stock.
Pressure treated or no.
I use advantek now when i can talk customers i only charge extra cost for plywood but not any more for installing it.
I was soon to learn that there s a big difference between advantech panels and other subflooring options.
Similar to the the treated vs.