Since Pergo is a composite laminate flooring material, splintering would not
be an issue. It does require a vapor barrier and a foam underlayment  when
you install it in a house. The foam underlayment would provide some sound
and temperature insulation. I haven't installed any in the van yet because I
like the vinyl floor with a small area rug since it is very easy to clean,
but it would look very nice.

Tim Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
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----- Original Message -----
From: G. Matthew Bulley <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: unique Westy floor covering?

> Early railcars were made primarily of wood until a couple of train
> accidents introduced the world to the horrific results when human bodies
> meet splintering wood in an accident. You don't want hardwood floors in
> your van.
>
> You'll note now that wood only appears in cars today as thin burl
> veneers (which disintegrate rather than splinter when crushed), and wood
> products that are either chipped, or encased in a covering (laminate) to
> protect the occupants in a crash. Take a hint from the safety guys.
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
> Of Jeff Sibley
> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 11:49 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: unique Westy floor covering?
>
> In a message dated 5/8/02 11:36:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> dave@SPARKPLUG.COM writes:
>
>
> > Who will be the first, to brag of "Hardwood floors" in their Westy?
> >
> >
>
> not sue what pergo is , but acoustically,  wood is actually a good
> transmitter of sound and vibration, i would stick with rubber, cork, and
> synthetic sound dampners.  use dynomat, q-pads, rubberized sealant, r-13
> isulation, thick felt backing on your panels and you should have good
> results.  wood in a car just seems like trouble waiting to occur.  good
> luck,
> jeff