Removing a piece of OSB sub flooring
Need to remove a piece of tongue and groove OSB subflooring panel to get some wiring through to my attic? Get your answer here!
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Plywood or OSB Panels: Which is better?
Both OSB and plywood wood panels can be used for wall sheeting, sub-flooring panels and roof panels, but OSB has some advantages
Correct Panel Spacing prevents Buckling
Plywood and OSB paneling expands and contracts as it adjusts to the moisture content of the building site. Unrestrained by fastening and framing, panels can move an average of 1/8 inch as they acclimatize. Correct spacing of panels will help to make allowances for expansion and prevent buckling of walls, floors and roofs and gaps in the building envelope that will compromise energy efficiency. “Energy savings start with the framing.”