New Flooring in Patriot Homes

[Bill Beebe]

I am in the process of selecting between a Patriot home and a Indes home and had just decided on the Patriot when I found out that the 2005 models came with a flooring system called Cress-X (don't know if the spelling is correct or not). I was assured that this would not delaminate and that it was a very good product since it has less joints and all are located on a floor joist eliminating the need for T&G joints. However, the cost of replacing this with plywood is $1,500.00 so I am concerned that this may be a less quality product. Does anyone know about it and where I can get information on this product.

Thanks,

Bill Beebe

[jgn]

This sounds like cressdeck/novadeck which is another word for particle board. The $1500 upgrade will be money well spent because particleboard does not hold up to moisture and although it will not "delaminate" it will swell when exposed to water.

[Kevin C]

Bill,

Which model Patriot are you looking at? Is is a Pinnical?
Thanks.

[Bill Beebe]

It is an American Heritage, I think. The model is "Arlington Falls".

Bill