Plywood vs. other options

[martha]

We are looking at many manufacturers here in CA. So far all thatI have asked have only cresdeck or something like it as floor deck. No one will upgrade to plywood. Is that because homes in our area don't need it because a REALLY humid day is around 25% humidity? Or do I really need to be worried about this!

[Bill Fry]

Go with either plywood or OSB.Anything else is some kind or particleboard which should be avoided at all costs.

[Annaz]

I can't answer any questions regarding humidity levels. I can only tell you that in AZ the thickness and the size of the sheets of plywood or something called duradeck is a good buy for us. You want less seams and a thicker floor for less squeaking, and a more solid feel, less shifting and lower noise level. It may or may not be a big deal to you.

[rmurray]

I agree with the poster Bill Fry 100%

[Annaz]

I agree w/Bill Fry as well. Usually their wet areas are treated so if the decking got wet, there would be no damage.

[martha]

Is cresdeck an OSB or a particle board do you know?

These are the floor decking of the manufacturers of the homes we are looking at and we are looking at only their top of line models. I have asked about the possibility of upgrading to plywood at each factory tour and the response received is given below. All of the builders do use screws (and/or staples) AND glue to attach the decking to the joists.

***Silvercrest (all lines) = Cresdeck- Not upgradable

***Golden West, OR = Cresdeck (3/4") - Not upgradable

***PHarbor, OR = OSB (Structurewood) - Not upgradable

***Hallmark Southwest = Cresdeck - Not upgradable (I think)

***G West, CA = Weyerhaeuser D-3 Decking (part. brd. type I think) - Not upgradable

***Marlette, OR = I don't know what they use but it just says decking not osb or plywood so it is probably a particle board.


And yes each of these do water treat the areas around places where pipes go through linoleum and allover where tile will be.

I guess what I need to know is if this really is a deal breaker for me. If Cresdeck is a Part. board then that basically leaves PH and I am not crazy about some of their other manufacturing standards and/or floor plans.

[rmurray]

Cressdeck is pressboard..

[Chuck B.]

Silvercrest (corona,ca ) will do 3/4 " plywood instead of cresdeck. We were quoted around $2000 for a 2300 sq ft triple wide.

[Guy Mauerhan]

This is partical board. The OSB is a much better product. You may want to ask Palm Harbor to customize a floor plan,

[rb]

This is really another question.. but is it possible to have hardwood floors installed in a manufactured home? I have allergies to carpets and prefer hardwood. thank you.