Posted by lee on December 09, 1999 at 19:31:28:
In Reply to: Re: underlayment posted by Dave on December 04, 1999 at 08:48:24:
: Most vinyl mfgs., for example, do not recommend particleboard as a suitable underlayment for their products. Partially due to the deterioration when exposed to excessive moisture and also because of the lack of standardization in quality.
: There are products like MacMillen-Blodel's Multiply, Halex's HU-585, Tecply and others which offer various warranties against warping, buckling, telegraphing of seams and so forth. Warranties usual cover 5 to 15 years out when installed to
: their specifications. These products are usually available in 1/4 and 3/8 in. thickness in 4x4, 4x5, or 4x8 ft. sheets.
: Check around the flooring retailers to see what is being used in your area.
: -Dave
do you mean moisture problems?, get someone professional to look at your floor and test for that before you invest in any more work or materials, if that is what you mean
happy holidays
lee