WHY PLYWOOD? (But we do offer OSB as an alternative)

                           To answer the question  of “Why Plywood?”, the Council of the Forrest Industries offers the following:

  • Plywood is a highly stable panel.  When exposed to moisture or high humidity,  plywood is up to seven times more resistant to thickness swell
than substitute wood based panels.  Ply wood also return to its original dimension when it dries.
  • Plywood is stronger than substitute wood based panels in the four important engineering strength properties of bending, tension, compression
and planar sheer.
  • Plywood weighs up to 40% less than substitute wood based panels of equivalent thickness.
  • Plywood is a highly resistant panel to moisture and continues to perform even when wet.
  • Plywood has over 40 years of proven service as a structural panel for homes and construction, and remains, according to surveys, the panel
of choice by home buyers, contractors, architects and engineers.
  • Plywood is manufactured from logs averaging 10” in diameter from managed, sustainable forests.  Nothing is wasted in plywood
manufacturing since 100% of the log is utilized for either veneer or other by-products such as 2x4 lumber, landscaping ties or chips for paper
pulp.
materials specifications
At Linwood, “it’s just built better,” check and compare our standard products:
  2 x 10 KD SPF floor joists @ 16” O/C (Eng. I-Joist optional)
  ¾ “ T&G plywood sub-floor
  2 x 6 SPF exterior studs @ 16” O/C (Exterior walls pre-fab, opt.)
  ½” plywood sheathing (5/8” if required)
  15” rafters @ 24” O/C
  Signature with 30 year fiberglass shingles, with 40 and 50 year fiberglass shingles - metal optional
  1 x 6 KD cedar liner, also available on other specs or selected areas, Hardi-Plank siding also available.
  Milgard, Willmar or other windows with guarantees on material & labor as long as you own your home
  No Charge for Custom Design Service
                             SIGNATURE SPECIFICATIONS

1.  Continuous roof venting at ridge
2.  30 year fiberglass shingles
3.  #15 and #30 roofing felt, 1 row ice and water shield for eaves and valleys
4.  1/2" plywood sheathing with 'H' clips, metal valley and roof flashing
5.  2x4 roof strapping @ 24" o.c., blocking and insulation stops
6.  2x15 SPF rafters @ 24" o.c.
7.  Optional ceiling liner
8.  D.Fir glu-lam roof beams on 4'-6' centers where indicated
9.  1x8 & (2) 1x8 cedar fascia boards with (3) 1x8 cedar fascia boards on front of house
10. 1x6 cedar soffit with vent strip
11. 1x6 cedar channel siding
12. 1x4 cedar window, door and corner trim
13. Vinyl, Low E, picture, slider and single hung windows with clear jamb liner
14. 3/4" T&G plywood subfloor with subfloor adhesive
15. 2x10 SPF upper floor joists
16. (4) 2x10 SPF Nail-lam beam on 6x6 posts or bearing walls
17. Optional ceiling liner under upper floor
18. 2x2 cross bridging
19. 2x6 SPF studs @ 16" o.c.
20. Paneled exterior stell insulated door with aluminum clad frame
21. Building wrap
22. 1/2" plywood sheathing
23. 2x10 SPF floor joists
24. 2x6 pressure treated sill plate with sill gasket
25. (4) 2x10 SPF Nail-lam beam on 6x6 posts and/or bearing basement walls
 3x6 cedar timber decorative brackets in gables, where indicated
 Stair materials include 2x12 kiln dried stringers and treads with 1/2" plywood risers
 Galvanized siding and trim nails
 All nails and fasteners required to construct the home package
 Textured, molded 6 panel interior doors with primed frame