What is the difference between plywood and Plytanium?

What is the difference between plywood and Plytanium?

Since the general term “plywood” now means all plywood products, specifying Plytanium on a construction project ensures that a softwood plywood product, made of alternate wood veneers, bonded together by rosin, is used. Although Plytanium is not a “treated” plywood, it is an exterior grade plywood.

Is Plytanium plywood treated?

It adds proven performance and durability to new homes, room additions and renovations. Phytosanitary Measures, requires that internationally shipped solid wood pallets be debarked, treated with heat or fumigated with methyl bromide, and marked with a seal of compliance.

Can you paint Plytanium plywood?

Yes, plywood can be painted using one coat of acrylic latex primer and at least two coats of acrylic latex paint.

Is CDX plywood structural?

This type of plywood is also referred to as “structural plywood;” a designation which means that it is intended for structural applications. CDX plywood is an exterior grade plywood only in the sense of considering the adhesive used for connecting the veneer plys.

Is Plytanium plywood exterior grade?

Plytanium® plywood exterior siding is an all-plywood, exterior-grade panel that is ideal for siding applications from new home construction and remodeling to do-it-yourself projects. Plytanium plywood siding is easy to install and offers long term durability.

Can you use sanded plywood as sheathing?

Sheathing: Standard construction plywood used for wall sheathing, roof decking, floor structures (subflooring) and general rough construction where looks and surface imperfections aren’t important. Sanded plywood: General-purpose “project” plywood with decent-looking face veneers that have been sanded smooth.

What kind of wood is ACX plywood?

What is ACX Plywood and How is it Made? ACX plywood is a high-grade plywood made not from a species of tree but from veneers, which are thin sheets of peeled wood grain. Veneers are typically stacked together with each layer’s grain perpendicular to the adjacent two layers.

What is RTD plywood used for?

Exterior panels sometimes referred to as RTD sheathing, are designed to hold up to constant moisture. They are completely waterproof and are great for installing in places where you expect consistent exposure to moisture. This RTD sheathing is great for roofs and other outdoor applications.

What is fire rated plywood?

Fire treated plywood is specially treated with chemicals that provide a physical barrier to flame spread. Certain plywoods are also graded “Exterior” which gives it both a fire retardant rating and a treatment to prevent the fire retardant chemicals from leaching out in wet conditions.

What is the difference between CDX and RTD plywood?

RTD and CDX plywood are essentially the same exposure 1 graded plywood, except for the superior manufacturing quality of the RTD plywood. This higher quality in the manufacturing process is what makes the RTD plywood a superior product to its CDX predecessor.

What is Plytanium plywood siding?

What is Plytanium siding?

Plytanium® Plywood Siding The textured face offers up a beautiful rustic look of genuine Southern Yellow Pine that is at home on exterior walls in new home construction and utility buildings, as well as other creative uses such as planters and dog houses.

Does Georgia Pacific plywood contain formaldehyde?

Yes, Georgia-Pacific plywood and OSB panels only use moisture resistant adhesives that contain no added urea formaldehyde resins, and are therefore exempt from U.S. EPA and California formaldehyde regulations due to their very low emission rates.

What size plywood do you use for sheathing?

Plytanium® plywood sheathing is ideal for residential and light commercial construction, and provides outstanding performance for walls and roofs. It adds proven performance and durability to new homes, room additions and renovations. Available Sizes (Sized for 4* x 8*) Square Edge 3*-117⁄8((1.216 m) x 7*-117⁄8((2.435 m)

What are the panels made from Georgia-Pacific made from?

Plywood panels from Georgia-Pacific are made from wood sourced through a system that is third-party certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® procurement standard. Do your panels meet formaldehyde emissions standards?

What is the APA grade stamp on Georgia-Pacific sheathing?

On every Georgia-Pacific sheathing panel you should be able to find an APA grade stamp. This stamp is your assurance that the product is manufactured in accordance with the APA’s rigorous program of quality inspection and testing.