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How We Test Subflooring

Huber Engineered Woods is rigorous when it comes to product testing, especially when comparing AdvanTech® engineered subflooring to the competition. From daily performance testing at each mill to periodic testing at our research and development lab to annual testing with a third-party IAS accredited facility, AdvanTech flooring and competing products are put through the gauntlet to determine the best subflooring products. We collect product from all over the country and then we bend it, break it, pull it, soak it, dry it and destroy it to ensure you're getting the flat out best when you build with AdvanTech engineered subflooring.

Why We Test Subflooring

AdvanTech engineered subflooring has been voted #1 in quality1 for 8 consecutive years and counting. That doesn't happen by accident. We put a stake in the ground to be #1 and the only way to stay there is to constantly test and innovate. In addition, we recognize, appreciate and never forget the trust that builders, homeowners, retailers and architect have in our products and we'll do whatever it takes to produce the best subflooring and keep that trust firmly in place.

Water Absorption Test

  • Represents the amount of water absorbed by a subflooring panel in wet conditions.
  • Water absorption can cause a variety of jobsite delays such as sanding edges, repairing flake pops and fixing damaged surfaces.
  • Excessive water absorption can prolong drying times causing delays before finished floors can be installed.
Engineered Subflooring Water Absorption

Edge Swell Test

  • Represents the amount of swelling that occurs around the edges of plywood and OSB sheathing subflooring panels.
  • Edge swell can require sanding prior to installing finished floor coverings such as hardwoods, tile and even vinyl.
  • Edge swell, if not properly sanded, can increase the likelihood of floor squeaks and cracked tiles.
Engineered Subflooring Edge Swell

Bending Stiffness

  • Parallel bending stiffness represents how much load an engineered subflooring panel will resist bending on the 8 ft length under a heavy load.
  • High bending stiffness will feel firm underfoot and will not bounce or sag under a heavy load.
  • Flooring that bounces or sags can crack tile, loosen hardwood flooring nails, and cause vibrations, resulting in floor squeaks and costly rework.
Engineered Subflooring Bending Stiffness

Bending Strength

  • Parallel bending strength represents how much load a panel will hold along the 8 ft. length before breaking into pieces.
  • Bending strength is a critical component in the overall structural integrity, safety and longevity of a building.
  • High bending strength helps sustain a quiet, stiff floor for the lifetime of a home.
Engineered Subflooring Bending Strength

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Footnotes
     1. Builder Magazine's 2009 Brand Use Study - surveyed 6,000 builders.
All testing was conducted by an independent IAS accredited testing facility in September 2008. This small sample testing was done in accordance with the applicable ASTM standards and test methods.

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