Trusted by Western Builders: The Strength of AdvanTech^® Subflooring

From snow-covered builds in Salt Lake City to high-altitude job sites in Colorado, builders across the Western U.S. face some of the most challenging construction conditions in the country. Frigid temperatures, sudden storms, elevation changes, and rough terrain all affect how structures are framed and what products are trusted to hold up under pressure.

For builders like Stephanie Daily in Utah and Jarod Coffman in Colorado, the solution is clear: AdvanTech^® subflooring and AdvanTech X-Factor^® subflooring. Both products offer durability, stability, and moisture resistance that make a measurable difference on jobs where quality can't be compromised.

As a general contractor based in Salt Lake City, Stephanie Daily and her team at Steven Daily Construction know what it means to build through harsh conditions. "Here in Utah, we see a ton of extreme weather," Stephanie explains. "It’s not uncommon for us to be framing a house in the middle of winter. Snow, ice, rain, all of it. And this house was no exception."

Stephanie selected AdvanTech X-Factor subflooring and AdvanTech™ subfloor adhesive for her recent winter build. The crew installed inch-and-an-eighth-thick panels throughout the home, including on stair systems, to ensure a strong, quiet floor that could stand up to the elements and time.
"This is a thousand times better than traditional OSB," she says. "We don’t worry about movement, squeaks, or deflection. It’s a very, very sturdy surface."

Beyond structural performance, AdvanTech X-Factor offered her team one major visual benefit: it looked great throughout the process. The smooth, easy-to-clean surface was ideal for laying out cabinets, outlets, and lighting. "When we go through and lay out our cabinet or lighting locations, or mark where we've got outlets, it's very visible. It also cleans up really well compared to traditional OSB."

AdvanTech subflooring has become standard on all Steven Daily Construction projects, and AdvanTech X-Factor, in particular, has made winter work more efficient and presentable, without sacrificing the high-quality subfloor performance her team relies on.

In Colorado, where elevation and weather create added complexity for framing crews, Jarod Coffman of Coffman Construction counts on AdvanTech subfloor to deliver consistent, dependable results. "We’re framers out here in Colorado, and one of the biggest reasons we use AdvanTech subflooring is because of how dense and swell-resistant it is," Jarod says. "It’s manufactured with more resin and wax, and it shows."

Durability is one thing, but so is ease of installation. AdvanTech panels feature a self-spacing tongue and groove that saves time during layout and ensures a tight, consistent fit.
"You can put them tight, and they’ll automatically gap for you," Jarod explains. "It’s fast and efficient." Another key benefit for Jarod’s crew is the Squeak-Free Gaurantee. With AdvanTech sublooring, there's no need to rely on screws; any deformed fastener will work. "We like to use ring shank eights with AdvanTech subfloor adhesive, and we’ll have no squeaks every time."

That level of confidence, combined with the 500-day no-sand guarantee ^[1] AdvanTech subflooring offers, allows Jarod and his team to focus on framing without worrying about rework or callbacks.

[1] Limitations and restrictions apply. Visit the AdvanTech Residential Warranty and/or AdvanTech Commercial Warranty for details.

Built for the Western Jobsite

In regions like Utah and Colorado, builders need materials that not only meet performance expectations but exceed them in extreme conditions. Freeze-thaw cycles, high moisture exposure, and rugged terrain make it critical to choose products that hold up long-term. Both AdvanTech subflooring and AdvanTech X-Factor are engineered with those environments in mind. They provide excellent moisture resistance, superior strength, and, with AdvanTech X-Factor, a smooth, durable surface that stands up to everything from heavy foot traffic to spray-painted layout markings.

For Stephanie and Jarod, that peace of mind is non-negotiable. "I wouldn’t use anything else going forward," Stephanie says.

Interested in building with the same confidence as these Western pros?

Learn more about AdvanTech subflooring and AdvanTech X-Factor subflooring by visiting huberwood.com or contacting your local rep for a sample or demo.