First a disclaimer that I am connected to Spacesaver Corporation:

My recommendation is no way plywood should be used.  We have installed
in major museums in New England.  Saw cut the floor, use metal deck -
and NEVER use plywood.

Your mileage may vary, good luck.

Regards,
Jane
 

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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] High density storage construction materials

Hello list

My museum will be installing a couple of high density storage units, the
type of shelving that is mounted on carriages and moves by spinning a
hand
crank.
We are buying a system from Montel. 
The installation method, as it is explained to me, requires the
carriages to
set into a platform that is constructed on the floor.  That platform is
to
be constructed of plywood.  
I was wondering if anyone else has had units like this built with a
plywood
platform.  And if so were there any precautions taken to prevent off
gassing
from the wood.  Is this something to be concerned with? 
 
Thanks for any comments
Jonathan Bucci
Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Willamette University
Salem, OR

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