Wet Flooring
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My name is < > and I am in the process of
having a home built. We are early in the construction phase with the decking and walls up. Today we received approximately 1 inch of rain, thoroughly soaking the
rough-framed structure. While I believe the 3/4 inch TIG (tongue in groove)
OSB material will withstand the soaking, I am concerned about the 3/4 inch
TIG plywood which was used as decking material in the main room. |
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If the manufacturer did not certify his material
for external use then I would hesitate to accept your contractor's word.
You may want to contact the supplier/manufacturer for their opinion.
You will usually find stamps on the plywood that include all the information
you need. I suspect, however, that a single soaking is not the end of the world. Allow it to dry completely and check it again. If it did not separate, then it most likely will not unless repeatedly going through wetting and drying cycles. Will your contractor put his money where his mouth is? Will he post
a bond to guarantee his work? I hope that helped. |
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Thanks for the help .. There is some slight separation on one sheet, but I think it can be sanded down and filled with a suitable material before the hardwood flooring is laid. FYI: I have spoken with others who have had similar and more serious water penetration and none report after-the-fact concerns. |