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Old 04-13-2010, 11:45 PM
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Default Plywood sub-floor

Hello all...

I have a major house renovation underway and need to source a supply of 3/4 " spruce or fir plywood for a new sub-floor. I need 45 4 x 8 sheets - does anyone have a line on plywood at a good price. Please PM if you do...

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Old 04-14-2010, 06:42 AM
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If you ae in Calgary try Lumber King. Their 3/4" T & G select fir is about 30.00 per sheet. Totem is about the same.
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Old 04-14-2010, 07:45 AM
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If I may ask...3/4 inch for sure?? Most sub-floors are 5/8 T&G OSB and then anywhere you need tile, another layer of 3/8th's on top of that.
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Old 04-14-2010, 08:06 AM
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we used t@g osb for a subfloor in the basement prior to laying hard wood down.

Im thinking your going to save money with OSB over plywood.
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Old 04-14-2010, 08:19 AM
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If I may ask...3/4 inch for sure?? Most sub-floors are 5/8 T&G OSB and then anywhere you need tile, another layer of 3/8th's on top of that.
5/8 is adequate, 3/4 is better. You can tell the difference, especially on 19.2 joist centers. Plywood is way more moisture resistant, important if the floor is going to be exposed to the elememts for a while. I've seen 5/8 OSB turn to 1 1/4, after a couple of weeks of rain.
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Old 04-14-2010, 08:24 AM
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Oh I agree...3/4 ply is way better,...but at 45 sheets, also about $1,000 more expensive. OSB can sit for a good couple of weeks without deteriorating. Being a reno, I doubt weather is a factor here.
Many multi-million dollar executive homes are built with OSB without any problem.
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Old 04-14-2010, 08:41 AM
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who cares about the cost, if you planon staying in the house use the plywood. much stonger!!
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