If your plywood subfloor is too thin it might not cope with the load and it might creak or squeak when you walk on it.
Structural plywood flooring thickness.
Treated t g flooring is available please check local branch for availability and sizing.
2018 disclaimer the advice provided in this publication is general in nature and is intended as a guide only.
Typically made of plywood or osb and ranging in thickness from 19 32 to 1 1 8 thick the subfloor is truly structural second only to joists in this respect.
The subfloor is the decking installed on top of flooring joists.
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Ecoply flooring is ideal as a substrate for most floor coverings and flexible waterproofing membranes.
Structural flooring non structural flooring.
The finished floor is then installed on top of the subfloor.
It is also widely used for flexible and rigid overlay products such as carpets linoleum tiles and membrane systems or any application where a smooth substrate is required.
The national wood flooring association recommends a minimum plywood panel thickness of 7 8 inch for joist spans of 19 2 to 24 inches and a minimum plywood panel thickness of 5 8 inch for joist spans of 16 inches or less.
It is particularly ideal for wet areas where treated flooring is needed.
Plywood with fewer plies is weaker than a plywood with more plies even if they have the same thickness.
Whilst the information in this guide was accurate at the time of publication it is the users responsibility to.
Cross laminated timber thickness.
The thickness of plywood panels in a subfloor is regulated by the.
This plywood is strong and durable enough for use in roofing framing and other exterior structural projects.
Tongue and groove plywood is strong and stable with a pre sanded c grade face panel available in a range of thicknesses suitable for use in structural and non structural flooring.
2400 x 1200 mm colours.
Subfloor holds up all of the above layers of flooring as well as everything in your house people dogs cats pianos furniture.
Multi ply is a catchall term for plywood with seven or more plies.
12 15 17 19 21 25 mm sizes.