cumberlandriver
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I just rebuilt by 16 ft Fisher Marine and this site was a tremendous resource. Considering all the help I got here from reading and asking a few questions, I felt like I should give something back.
That being said, I don't think there is much information about Advantech or Home Depot's version "Home Advantage."
I did some research before using this stuff and didn't find much but what I did find was positive.
During the first week of June, I decided to take a chance and replace my floors with " Home Advantage."
I purchased 2- 4x8 sheets for around 25.00 each. They were both perfectly square and heavy (about 75# per board.)
They cut easy and did not splitter like plywood can.
I cut them to fit my boat floor and them stapled and glued the carpet on. I did not seal the boards or the cut edges.
If you guys have seen this stuff you know it looks just like OSB.
After putting it in I still had concerns. My biggest concern being that if this stuff starts to break down, I would not know it until it was too late because it is now covered with carpet.
To ease my concerns, I went to the scrape pile and cut a approximately 3x3 inch square of the board. I then took this square and fully submerged it in a jar of water.
After 2 months of being out side in the weather my decks are still straight and solid.
The more impressive news for me is that after 2 months of being fully submerged the test square is still completely intact.
I am not advocating this method over any other, just wanted to share my experience in an effort to give something back to the board.
Thank all you guys for the steelflex, 5200, pop rivet, stainless steel screw and other information!
That being said, I don't think there is much information about Advantech or Home Depot's version "Home Advantage."
I did some research before using this stuff and didn't find much but what I did find was positive.
During the first week of June, I decided to take a chance and replace my floors with " Home Advantage."
I purchased 2- 4x8 sheets for around 25.00 each. They were both perfectly square and heavy (about 75# per board.)
They cut easy and did not splitter like plywood can.
I cut them to fit my boat floor and them stapled and glued the carpet on. I did not seal the boards or the cut edges.
If you guys have seen this stuff you know it looks just like OSB.
After putting it in I still had concerns. My biggest concern being that if this stuff starts to break down, I would not know it until it was too late because it is now covered with carpet.
To ease my concerns, I went to the scrape pile and cut a approximately 3x3 inch square of the board. I then took this square and fully submerged it in a jar of water.
After 2 months of being out side in the weather my decks are still straight and solid.
The more impressive news for me is that after 2 months of being fully submerged the test square is still completely intact.
I am not advocating this method over any other, just wanted to share my experience in an effort to give something back to the board.
Thank all you guys for the steelflex, 5200, pop rivet, stainless steel screw and other information!