Archive for the ‘IronPly®’ Category

2014 NAWLA Traders Market

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

Patriot Timber Products is a proud member of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA). Founded in 1893, NAWLA has been at the center of the industry longer than any other lumber organization in America. NAWLA is rich in history and has been supporting the lumber and building materials industry for over 100 years. NAWLA […]

The Benefits of Using Primed Plywood

Wednesday, October 1st, 2014

We all like to save time and money on home improvement projects. Why not choose a product where half the work is already done for you? Patriot Timber Products has started offering our Patriot Family of Panel Products with one side primed and ready to use. We have developed Patriot Primed® Moisture Shield Coating  to improve […]

Tips for Installing Plywood Underlayment and New Flooring Over an Existing Floor

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

Before beginning any new flooring project, you must check the existing floor or subfloor to ensure it is a sound, level, clean and solid structure before putting down a new floor. If you are having trouble determining the condition of the existing floor, you should hire a professional flooring contractor. A flooring contractor can test the […]

Premium Plywood Underlayment Manufacturer

Wednesday, September 17th, 2014

As a plywood underlayment manufacturer, Patriot Timber Products knows plywood underlayment from the face to the back and everything in between. Since 1990, our plywood underlayment has been used throughout North America. It has a proven track record that includes excellent quality and outstanding product performance. We manufacture premium plywood underlayment including SurePly® Premium Plywood […]

Plywood Underlayment – Why it’s the best choice under your new finished floor:

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014

Those who like to do their own home improvements (known as Do-It-Yourselfers) will know that the flooring you see in your home is not the only layer of the entire flooring installation. The decorative flooring layer you see and walk on is only the upper most surface. Underneath there is another flooring layer known as […]

The Importance of Performing the Flex and Look Test

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014

Patriot Timber Products recommends that you perform the Flex and Look Test to check for any irregularities prior to installing your plywood underlayment. To begin the Flex and Look Test, stand the plywood underlayment panel vertically with its 4’ edge on the floor and the panel face towards you. If you are installing RevolutionPly® panels, […]

Hiring a Flooring Contractor – 10 Helpful Tips

Wednesday, July 16th, 2014

Your floors are a major investment in your home. Think about it, your floors get more wear and tear than any other aspect of your home. When it’s time to replace your floors, the major components that should be taken in to consideration are the plywood underlayment, who you choose to install it and the […]

Patriot Timber Becomes (NGBS) Green Certified

Friday, June 20th, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Patriot Timber Family of Panel Products Becomes (NGBS) Green Certified Home Innovation Research Labs Certifies Products are Eligible for Specific Points Under National Green Building Standard GREENSBORO, NC – Patriot Timber Products, Inc. is proud to announce that SurePly® Premium Plywood Underlayment, IronPly® Premium Plywood Underlayment, and RevolutionPly® plywood have been NGBS […]

Choosing the Proper Fasteners for Installing Plywood Underlayment

Monday, June 9th, 2014

Never use adhesive on the sub-floor to attach the plywood underlayment. Instead, fasten the plywood underlayment panels with staples, ring-shank nails or screws. In this blog post, we will discuss the proper specifications to follow when selecting the fasteners. We recommend a pneumatic fastener tool that incorporates an adjustable depth-drive control to prevent fastener “blow-through” […]

How to Remove Plywood Underlayment

Tuesday, May 13th, 2014

The first step to installing new plywood underlayment is the removal of the old plywood underlayment. This can be a moderately difficult job so make sure you allow plenty of time and be prepared to use some good old fashion elbow grease. You will need a few items to get you started including a claw […]

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