Who makes sturd floor?

Plytanium® Sturd-I-Floor® sub-floor panels have helped deliver sturdy, stable flooring systems for over five decades.

What is the best subfloor material?

Plywood
Plywood is considered the most popular material used for subflooring, it has been used since the 1950s and remains one of the top choices for contractors. Standard plywood works perfectly fine as a subflooring material, but the best option is ¾” tongue-and-groove plywood subflooring.

What is APA sturd floor?

Subfloor with Underlayment. APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor® (also known as “Single Floor”) is a combined subfloor-underlayment product designed specifically for single-layer floor construction beneath carpet and pad.

Is AdvanTech APA rated?

AdvanTech flooring panels have a printed fastening guide for 16-inch (406 mm), 19.2-inch (488 mm), and 24-inch (610 mm) on-center fastener locations on the panel surface. Adhesives: Polyurethane or solvent-based subfloor adhesives conforming to APA AFG-01 or ASTM D3498.

Which is better for subflooring plywood or Advantech?

Most subfloor-grade plywood uses similar glues between the laminators. While plywood gives you a more consistent panel, it is still prone to wicking moisture. Questions on AdvanTech subfloor assemblies? Find Your Local Rep Here.

What’s the difference between OSB and Advantech subflooring?

I was soon to learn that there’s a big difference between AdvanTech panels and other subflooring options. Commodity OSB uses glues and a process that permits the panel to soak up moisture. Most subfloor-grade plywood uses similar glues between the laminators. While plywood gives you a more consistent panel, it is still prone to wicking moisture.

What’s the difference between rated sheathing and Sturd I floor?

Rated Sheathing refers to OSB and plywood panels that are qualified for roof, wall and subfloor applications, while Rated Sturd-I-Floor panels are a special panel intended for single-floor applications. What is Sturd-I-Floor?

What kind of resin is used in Advantech panels?

AdvanTech panels use an advanced liquid resin that coats flakes during the manufacturing process to make sure the panel is thoroughly protected.