Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - particle board

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shimp
06-26-05, 05:47 PM
hey folks
wanting to install 3/4" pre-finished ash hardwood floor in kitchen.
kitchen has floor joists, layer of sheathing, then sub-floor of particle board.

do i need to remove the particle board?
thanks :)

Carpets Done Wright
06-26-05, 09:13 PM
Yep!


Ash... Watchout for powder post beetle infestation!!!!
shimp
06-26-05, 09:26 PM
what is this 'infestation'?

twelvepole
06-27-05, 07:35 PM
The kiln drying process heats wood to 130 degrees F or hotter. Wood is sterilized during this process. Powder post beetles enter wood either during storage conditions, (garage or outbuilding) or after installation in structure where there is already an infestation.

http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/powdpostbeetl.html
shimp
06-27-05, 08:54 PM
thanks 4 the info..
perhaps im choosing the wrong type lumber, in the ash?

and thanks for the info regarding i need to rip out the particle board, however, the installer is a certified Bruce Hardwood floor installer, and they say they can lay the hardwood over the particle board with no probs...

i dont know what is the best method?
thanks
Carpets Done Wright
06-28-05, 04:57 PM
Never heard of a Bruce "Certification"
Doesn't sound like they taught him anything!!!

He is willing to go over particle board, he should loose his certification! If he really has one.

I wear my certification picture ID badges everytime I meet with a client. So there is no doubt about my certificates.
twelvepole
07-08-05, 06:23 PM
To learn more about hardwood flooring and its installation, go to the National Oak Flooring Manufacturer's website. http://www.nofma.org/
BobDeRitter
07-11-05, 10:00 AM
Can't install over partical board (which looks like glued sawdust) but you can over OSB, which looks like glued pieces of wood. Are you sure you have particalboard?
shimp
07-11-05, 07:23 PM
hi bob
thanks for response.

i have particle board over 3/4" sheathing