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    CPVC mudsill under framed wall?

    Thanks. So PT is less than 500psi? Thought about a stem wall but HOA didn't approve it built like that.
  2. Smith22

    CPVC mudsill under framed wall?

    Shed construction an in an area that gets washed out with water flow occasionally. Didn't want to use PT sill and sill gasket but instead use a CPVC trim under the 2x6 wall (with a bottom plate). Best I can tell, PT 2x6 has a compressive strength of 850psi and the CPVC trim is about 1,000 PSI...
  3. Smith22

    Compressive Strenght of PVC trim vs. PT

    Shed construction an in an area that gets washed out with water flow occasionally. Didn't want to use PT sill and sill gasket but instead use a CPVC trim under the 2x6 wall (with a bottom plate). Best I can tell, PT 2x6 has a compressive strength of 850psi and the CPVC trim is about 1,000 PSI...
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