| Title: | SAILING |
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| Moderator: | UNIFIX::BERENS |
| Created: | Wed Jul 01 1992 |
| Last Modified: | Mon Jun 02 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
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My cabin sole is currently done with .5" plywood. Over time, the sole
has warped a little in a couple of high traffic areas. I am thinking
of re-doing the sole this winter.
One suggestion that has been made to me is to re-do it with the teak
and holly plywood that is commercially avaiable. A nice simple
solution to be sure but
1. It is expensive (the 3/4 ply is approx $300 cdn)
2. I am not a huge fan of the look of that plywood
3. It will have the same tendency to warp.
One alternative that I looked at was 3/8 teak strips to layer (west
system) over the existing ply, perhaps with birch or something between
to lighten it. From a cost point of view that would be even worse
though.
I struck on the idea of hardwood flooring ... unfinished tongue and
groove stuff. A local store has some walnut extra that I could get
and lay over the existing ply. This is non traditional wood/technique,
it would not cost too much, however is 3/4 inch thick which will reduce
head room by that amount.
I would appreciate any help/advice/wisdom on this.
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 1982.1 | DEMOAX::GINGER | Ron Ginger | Wed Dec 16 1992 13:03 | 9 | |
Unbalanced laminate of mixed woods will almost always fail- think about
your plywood base, with 3/4" thick boards attached to one side of it.
The boards will always move with moisture, and quite likely at a
different rate than the plywood. I would expect the boards to take up
more moisture and swell, causing the assembly to curve up on the wood
side.
Why not just make a floor board using the 3/4" walnut with some strips
or cleats screwed across their backs.
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