Cresdeck vs novadeck? Help please

[Kimberly]

It seems to be the preferred flooring is Plywood, and novadeck is undesirable. My question is about the Cresdeck. I'm looking at a Karsten Home. ANy opinions or information about the flooring system? Is it made with formaldyhide? Spelling phonetically. LOL

Kimberly

[rmurray]

Yes....option in OSB or plywood

[Richard]

Cresdeck, Novadeck, Particle board ~Same old glued together sawdust.

[Charlotte Maness]

Does Karsten have a plywood or OSB option? I have been told that they don't and won't change etc.

[Richard]

If you could get every potential consumer of MHs to boycott these manufacturers who are using 'particle board' then and only then would the industry wake up and realize that they can't scam the consumer with junk product. If they can't option something better than 'particle board', just tell them you'll shop around. Check Clayton / Norris; They use osb.

[Threnody]

Find Karsten's web site and ask them directly. If they do, find another dealer, but inform them of your finding first.

[Randy Eaton]

Hello Kimberly,

My home has Cresdeck in it and I have had no problems. I did have a small leak under my kitchen sink a couple of years ago and the floor was not damaged. The reason is Cresdeck floors are treated with a water resistance coating. A particleboard floor is not going to be a problem if it is treated with a water resistance coating and secured to 2x6 or 2x8 floor joists every 16" with a concrete foundation under the home. I agree that plywood is a better product but I certainly would not ignore a particular builder just because they are using Cresdeck. I am against standard particleboard, which has no water resistance coating, and this should be avoided. Another thing to consider is the thickness of the sub-floor. ¾” is desirable.

Randy Eaton

[Kimberly]

Randy you mentioned the full slab under the flooring. THe dealers seem to think there is not a benefit to pouring a slab, but If I understood your resonse correctly , one benefit could be creating a moisture barrier? Yes or No? Are there any other benefits?

[Randy Eaton]

Hello Kimberly,

I have a concrete runner system under my home and this has worked out fine for me. A full slab is nice but costs more and it really does not add to the structural integrity of the foundation. Remember the main loads under your home will be directly under the I-Beams. My point is…to have a concrete runner or slab under all I-Beams. This way the set-up crew has a solid footing to place the blocks or piers, which will support your home. A moisture barrier is important and most states require this. A set-up crew will place plastic over your concrete runners or slab and this will stop any moisture from getting into your home.

Randy Eaton