Because use of tongue and groove panels eliminates the need for installation of blocking along long panel edges floor construction moves more quickly.
Sturd i floor installation instructions.
Stagger panel end joists.
Finish floor typical panel installation b example specification b carpet and pad single layer of apa rated sturd i floor with t g edges apa sturd i floor 24 oc exposure 1 t g for joists spaced 24 inches o c.
Sturd i floor can be manufactured with square edges or with tongue and groove edges.
Nailing is recommended for sturd i floor panels though panels maybe nailed only.
Manufacturer s installation instructions for sub floor applications.
Sturd i floor also features apa quick fit tongue groove design so panels fit together quickly and easily for even faster installations.
Apa rated sturd i floor panels can be manufactured as conventional plywood as a composite or as oriented strand board.
Install panels directly over floor joists.
Finish floor typical panel installation b example specification b carpet and pad single layer of apa rated sturd i floor with t g edges apa sturd i floor 24 oc exposure 1 t g for joists spaced 24 inches o c.
Substrates must be sturd sound and flat within 3 16 in a 10 foot radius without any abrupt height differences.
It will be used to conceal the expansion space.
Dryguard enhanced osb sturd i floor is a multi layered moisture resistant sub floor with built in protection from thickness and edge swell.
Boise cascade s version of sturd i floor is manufactured in western fir and southern pine species.
The system components are specifically designed for carpet and pad installation to help keep the floor quiet.
Support joists may be conventional solid sawn lumber i joists or manufactured trusses made of either wood or metal chords.
Plus dryguard comes with a 200 day no sand warranty.
Or less hardwood flooring single layer of apa rated sturd i floor or apa rated sheathing apa rated sturd i floor 32 oc exposure 1.
Remove floor moldings quarter round and wall base should be carefully removed before installation begins.
They are available in depths of 9 1 2 to 24 with lengths up to 48.
Or less hardwood flooring single layer of apa rated sturd i floor or apa rated sheathing apa rated sturd i floor24 oc.
This high performance sub floor is designed to help you avoid costly and time consuming joint sanding.
For all flooring except the toughguard ii installation system armstrong flooring recommends an additional 1 4 or thicker layer of apa plywood underlayment.
Lp i joists are recommended.
