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sheets of plywood

CCI | Posted in General Discussion on September 1, 2006 05:11am

This may be really dumb – does anyone know if you can buy plywood sheets in sizes larger than 4’x8′?

I have a room that is 8ft x 9ft 6in.  If I could get 10ft sheets it would save time and alot of cutting.  The joists run across the 8ft dimension.

Of course HD and Lowes had no idea what I was talking about.  I am going to call/visit my lumberyard but having some info first would help.

Thanks.

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  1. Lansdown | Sep 01, 2006 05:13am | #1

    Yes 10' sheets are available special order from good lumber stores or specialty plywood suppliers.

    1. CCI | Sep 01, 2006 05:44am | #2

      Thanks for the info.  Do you think these are available in "normal" grades like cdx or bc.

      It is for a subfloor under cbu and tile and I don't need like 13 ply cherry veneer or anything exotic like that.

      1. junkhound | Sep 01, 2006 05:54am | #3

        where are you located. Just picked up 2 sheets of 4x10 from the scrap wood yard last week.  If you are in the Seattle area I've plenty of 5x10 surplus baltic birch I'd make you a deal or trade on.

        1. CCI | Sep 01, 2006 06:14am | #4

          Sorry, but I am in New York.  Although with all of the rain we've had and are about to get it feels like I am in Seattle.

          Thanks for the offer, though.

        2. JohnT8 | Sep 01, 2006 06:19am | #5

          Shame you don't live closer.  I'd like to take a look at all those piles of stuff you got.   heh heh, if I was your neighbor I'd probably be over there rooting around quite often (until chased off at gunpoint no doubt).  :)

           

           jt8

          "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success."  --Albert Schweitzer

          1. DougU | Sep 02, 2006 03:05am | #16

            Ya gotta go when he's at work!

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        IMERC | Sep 01, 2006 06:28am | #8

        yup and AA too... 

         

        Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

        WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->

        Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

      3. Lansdown | Sep 01, 2006 04:59pm | #10

        Not sure where in NY you are but these guys are on the island.
        Also Rosensweig's in the Bronx.
        Not sure about CDX or BC, I think it tends to be the better grades.http://www.robertsplywood.com

        1. CCI | Sep 01, 2006 06:05pm | #12

          Thanks for the link.

          I will call them now.  I called a couple of yards and I can get 4x10 sheets but it is all "good" stuff.  It runs anywhere from $88.00 to $104.00 per sheet.

          For that much I think I will be cutting some 4x8's to fit.

          As an aside - one of the yard said to use PTS type plywood for the underlayment.  He wasn't really sure what it was he just knows that is what they sell.  Any idea as to why I should use that instead of CDX?  This floor will have 2 layers of plywood and CBU on top to allow the ceramic tiles a nice base.

          Thanks.

          1. Lansdown | Sep 01, 2006 09:39pm | #13

            I think PTS is a pressure treated plywood but I'm not 100% sure. PT lumber cannot be used in interior applications in my community as per the building dept. Two layers of ply and CBU is sufficient for most tile applications, unless ofcourse you want to use a Ditra system or traditional mud bed. For more detailed info. you might want to check the tile forum called johnbridge.com

          2. Porsche998 | Sep 02, 2006 12:03am | #14

            I always understood that PTS plywood was plugged and touch sanded and was fine for underlayment if my memory is correct

          3. Shep | Sep 02, 2006 12:59am | #15

            Ignore TGNY- he's still recovering from the pub crawl<G>

            Like porsche said, PTS is Plugged and Touch Sanded. It's used as underlayment when a smooth surface is needed, like under carpeting.

            2 layers of CDX is what you want under the CBUs.

            And if you can't get the longer length ply, be sure to stagger all the joints.

          4. Lansdown | Sep 02, 2006 10:20pm | #18

            I was thinking plugged, but couldn't remember touched. It's all Greek to me. You staying dry this weekend?

          5. Shep | Sep 02, 2006 11:38pm | #19

            I'm just hanging out and watching golf on TV today

            I dug footings for a deck yesterday

            It looks like I'll have to pump them out before inspections on Tues.

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    xxPaulCPxx | Sep 01, 2006 06:24am | #6

    The lumber yards should have them, both 1/2" AC and OSB in 4x10 sheets

    Rebuilding my home in Cypress, CA

    Also a CRX fanatic!

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    IMERC | Sep 01, 2006 06:25am | #7

    4x10

    4x12

    5x10...

    all special order...

     

     

    Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

    WOW!!! What a Ride!

    Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!



    Edited 9/1/2006 12:18 am by IMERC

  4. alfie | Sep 01, 2006 06:38am | #9

    May have to pay a premium price for those sizes.

  5. WorkshopJon | Sep 01, 2006 05:38pm | #11

    CCI,

    "metric" plywood comes 5' x 5', typically.

     

    WSJ

  6. LeeLamb | Sep 02, 2006 03:15am | #17

    In the 70's I used to get 5'X10' sheets of plywood and particleboard from US Plywood. Awkward, heavy and darn handy.

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