Plytanium DryPly Plywood
Georgia-Pacific. Rain and snow inevitably interrupt the building process and can mean materials must be torn out and replaced. "If it rains over the weekend, water could wind up standing on the subfloor for two or three days. With DryPly, that's not an issue," said Raymond Craven of Raymond Craven Construction in a written testimonial. The water-repellent coating on Plytanium DryPly plywood protects the product from downpours and storms for four weeks. The wood absorbs 40 percent less water than unprotected plywood, says the manufacturer. When floors are stiffer and thus quieter, builders get fewer callbacks. Cost: $25 and up per 4-foot-by-8-foot sheet. 800-284-5347. www.gp.com/build.