Installing Plywood Flooring Over Concrete

Installing Plywood Flooring Over Concrete

Many homes today are built over a concrete slab rather than a full basement. While a basement is nice, it’s an added expense many first-time homeowners can’t afford. Even so, that concrete slab can be problematic when they want to upgrade their home later. One way it’s a problem is for installing hardwood flooring. A … Read more

Nails or Screws for Plywood

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Nails or Screws for Plywood – Which one is More Suitable Plywood, in its various forms, is one of the world’s most extensively used wood products today. It is used in constructing houses, crates, furniture, and store fixtures. You would find the use of plywood in most of the wooden furniture in your home and … Read more

Beaded Plywood Ceiling

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What is it and How to Install It Beaded plywood is a form of plywood used as a ceiling cover instead of drywall in outdoor areas like a covered porch. It provides a cover for the ceiling and acts as a décor item. Beaded plywood gives character and a unique linear quality to the ceiling. … Read more

Plywood for Hurricane Protection

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Hurricanes can cause considerable damage, with wind speeds topping 150 mph. Worse than that, everything the wind tears off homes and other buildings becomes a ballistic object, increasing the damage caused downstream. Protecting one’s home from this onslaught can be challenging, especially protecting the windows, the most vulnerable part of any home. Knowing how to … Read more