From: Forest Duncan <fcduncan@earthlink.net>
To: <airstream@airstream.net>
Subject: Re: [a/s] Airstream Light
Date: Thursday, June 10, 1999 8:27 AM
 

>
> Be careful,
>
> The laminate floors are an engineered system that requires the floor to
> float. As has already been noted, it is glued one piece to another in
> the tounge and groove but not to the floor but it is required to be
> securely fastened to the floor all around the edges.

I have to disagree here. I've installed laminate floor systems in homes and
you DO NOT fasten the edges!! Maybe it's different in trailers but I don't
think the brittleness of the glue would tolerate the torque of the floor
twisting. Floating floors float. If you anchor it, you better anchor the
whole thing, not just the edges. Also, use plenty of glue when you assemble
it. You should have to wipe off every seam as you lay the floor.
I'd welcome discussion.
Forest