Why Plytanium Plywood for Floors?

Versatility. Allows homeowners the option to change floor coverings as their lifestyles change,whether they want hardwood, carpet & pad, ceramic or vinyl tile.
Stiffer, firmer feeling floors. Up to 10% stiffer than OSB (such as Adventech) at equal joist spacing - decreasing the probability of ceramic tile cracking and soft, springy floors.
Durability. Holds up better than OSB under incidental wettings, such as appliance overflows.
Appearance.

•	Real wood veneer
•	No surface flaking to show through floor coverings.
Quieter Floors.
•	The ultimate nail withdrawal strength of 23/32" plywood is 15-20% higher than 23/32" OSB.
•	Holds Hardwood flooring firmly.
•	Minimizes nail pops and squeaks.
Greater point impact resistance.
•	More resilient (less brittle) than OSB
•	Withstands life's "hard knocks" better with minimum punch-throughdue to heavy impact loads dropped on the floor.
Preferred under ceramic tile.
•	Both the TCA and NTCA (Ceramic Tile Associations) recognize plywood as the "preferred"sub-floor panel under backer board when applying ceramic.
•	10% stiffer than OSB - decreasing the probability of ceramic tile cracking.
Superior long-term load-carrying ability. Plywood will deflect (sag) less than OSB over time under high humidly, helping floors stay flatter longer than OSB - maybe for the life of your home!
Excellent base for adhesion.
•	Plywood has an all wood surface - no wax results in better adhesion than OSB.
•	Holds laminate hardwood flooring or vinyl tile better.
Lighter panels.
•	Plywood weighs 15% less than OSB Sturd-I-Floor of the same thickness.
•	Less stress on the floor framing
Proven. More than forty (40) years of reliable performance and certified APA quality.
Lifetime Limited Warranty. Original homeowner protection for floors and roofsas long as you own your structure. (See actual warranty)

Plywood vs. OSB for Floors

Product	Stiffness El ¹	Stiffness Difference²	Nail Withdrawal	Withdrawal Difference³
23/32" OSB	300,000	NA	127	NA
23/32" Plywood	330,000	10%	200	36.5%

¹Information concerning stiffness provided by the APA - The Engineered Wood Association, Panel Design Specification, D510A. Information concerning nail withdrawal strength provided by the APA - The Engineered Wood Association, Report T2001-3A, direct withdrawal for a 6d common nail.

²Stiffness.23/32" plywood is 10% stiffer than 23/32" OSB. The result? Less deflection and sag under heavy loads.

³Nail withdrawal strength. 23/32" plywood holds fasteners more firmly than 23/32" OSB - a 36.5% greater nail withdrawal strength for a 6d common nail. The result? Less nail pops and floor squeaks.