Subflooring Idea
I have to replace a section of flooring in my TT. The flooring inserts into a C channel along the perimeter of the trailer. The flooring is 3/4 inch thick and about one inch at the edges of the plywoo...
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westend wrote:
Was the original subfloor one piece or three cut pieces? Any time you create a joint, you'll diminish the integrity, somewhat. The question should be, "will I compromise the flooring beyond it's function?". If you can place an additional piece under the joints it will add strength. If the adhesive you use to attach the 1/4" overlay bonds both pieces and the adhesive is stronger than the wood plys (it will be), then the total strength will be similar to the original. Remember to observe direction of plies when using plywood as a subfloor.
The original subfloor was one piece The area I am talking about is around the equivalent of a 4 x8 sheet, not the entire 25 foot trailer. I am welding the steel frame for reinforcement purposes. There is rust on some of the frame. There is no way to put plywood back in one piece. Thats why I asked about putting down the 1/2 inch in 3 pieces and then 1/4 inch in a much larger piece. See pic.
