First in Flight, CSI SE Region Conference
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Focused on owner’s requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on architect's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on design-builder's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on construction manager's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Is marine grade plywood specially treated to resist salt water environments or severe exterior exposure? NO. Okay then what is marine grade plywood and why would it be used?
Marine grade plywood is a special grade of softwood veneer core plywood as defined by APA - The Engineered Wood Association and Voluntary Standard PS 1 "Structural Plywood." the standard is available as a free download from APA after registering.
Marine grade plywood must meet all the requirements for Exterior plywood plus the following:
So there you have it. No special preservative, no special adhesive. Merely limits on the veneers. If decay is a concern, even marine grade panels should be preservative treated.
Other EXTERIOR plywood may contain plies of other species, Grade C plies that do contain knotholes, and larger gaps in the plywood core.
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