Re: [VAC] Plywood floor

[Airstream58@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 5/9/00 12:45:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
jimcombs@nortelnetworks.com writes:

> I've seen folks in here call 
>  it "marine" grade, but hardware stores around 
>  here don't carry that stuff.  What's the difference 
>  between marine grade and the regular CDX grade 
>  (for example) that you can buy everywhere?  

Jimbo: I worked in a plywood mill in a different life. All plywood is made 
with water resistant glue...Marine/ CDX/ AC. The difference is in the number 
of layers of veneer and quality of veneers. More layers, more strength and 
cost. Also marine grade will not have any voids/spaces between the edges of a 
layer, whereas CDX will have lots of voids and mismatches. AC is somewhere in 
between.

Also please don't used treated out door plywood. It degasses some pretty 
awful/dangerous fumes and should not be used on interior living spaces.

That's my 2 cents worth.

Best regards,

John C. @Air Stream 58 Caravanner & 63 Tradewind
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