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I AM BUILDING A HOUSE MYSELF. I AM CONSIDERING USING TREATED PLYWOOD FOR THE SUBFLOOR BECAUSE IF FEEL THE SUBFLOOR MAY BE EXPOSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT FOR A FEW MONTHS. DOES ANYBODY SEE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS?
THANKS…….LARRY
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I AM BUILDING A HOUSE MYSELF. I AM CONSIDERING USING TREATED PLYWOOD FOR THE SUBFLOOR BECAUSE IF FEEL THE SUBFLOOR MAY BE EXPOSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT FOR A FEW MONTHS. DOES ANYBODY SEE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS?
THANKS…….LARRY
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I wouldn't do it. Your new house will have enough polutants leaking into the living space without the chemicals from the treated ply joining the crowd. besides most of the treated is second rate to begin with and would probably be a major pain in the ass to put down.
*And it'd be real expensive; so save all that money on not buying PT and hire a framing crew.
*Use regular ply and coat with something like Thompson's or some other sealer.
*BC treated plywood makes great subfloors for kitchens, baths, and anywhere else that may get wet. It will still warp and buckle if exposed to the elements for several months, so you aren't gaining anything by using it and exposing it.It is about the same price here as bc pine plywood, so price isn't a real big factor. However, if you are going to install an underlayment, then cd plywood, OSB, or any other standard subfloor material will work just as well.When you properly install a subfloor and underlayment, the treated plywood will not be exposed to the interior living space of the home. James DuHamel
*We get all sorts of weather in Denver. There are lots of homes under construction all around the area, and nobody seems much concerned about it. I see a lot of studs, OSB siding, OSB flooring, out in the weather, and they keep right on building.If it's only going to be out for a month or two, you probably don't need to worry about it.
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I AM BUILDING A HOUSE MYSELF. I AM CONSIDERING USING TREATED PLYWOOD FOR THE SUBFLOOR BECAUSE IF FEEL THE SUBFLOOR MAY BE EXPOSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT FOR A FEW MONTHS. DOES ANYBODY SEE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS?
THANKS.......LARRY