![]() ![]() Many manufacturers print a fastener template directly on the panel face. Generally, nails (6d ring or screw shank, or 8d common) should be spaced 6 inches on center along supported panel edges and 12 inches on center on the panels’ interior supports, or as specified on the construction drawings. To avoid nail pops, pullouts, and shiners (nails that barely hit the joist), all of which can cause squeaks, use the correct nail size and spacing, and ensure the nails penetrate the floor joists and sink fully. Edge Gold includes patented Down Pore ®grooves that help shed standing water and a proprietary edge seal to reduce edge swell. OSB exposed during construction must be allowed to dry (especially before installing sensitive finish materials such as hardwood flooring). Use Trus Joist ® TJI ® joists or kiln-dried, performance-tested lumber, such as Weyerhaeuser Framer Series ® lumber, which is more dimensionally stable than green lumber.Īlways store floor panels under cover. Wet lumber may lead to dimensional changes as the joists dry, resulting in nail pops and floor squeaks. ![]() Tongue-and-groove edges on many premium floor panels, such as Weyerhaeuser’s Edge Gold ® OSB panels, are designed to self-gap. To avoid buckling, subfloor panels should be spaced with a 1/8-inch gap at all edges and ends to provide room for naturally occurring expansion. Here are nine common subfloor installation mistakes and how to prevent them: OSB provides a reliable, sturdy foundation for squeak-free, straight floor systems-provided a few simple installation best practices are followed. A beautiful floor starts with a stable subfloor. ![]()
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