Does OSB emit Volatile Organic Compounds?
We recently received a message from one of our readers, and the Ol Sage thought he would pass it along as it is important to be concerned about Volatile Organic Compounds.
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Measuring Moisture in OSB Sub-floor Panels
Knowing the moisture content of your OSB sub-floor panel is an important indicator on whether to proceed with other stages of the build, especially if hardwood flooring is the next step. You need to know that using a moisture meter doesn’t give very accurate measurements with OSB or other glued products.
Most Common Framing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Avoid common framing mistakes with a step-by-step guide for success. Learn to use the right nails.
Expansion Joints in Flooring
Expansion and contraction of your flooring system is a given. Because they are manufactured from different materials or different kinds of the same material, your flooring and substrate will expand and contract at different rates. Expansion joints give your flooring the space it needs to expand without buckling or cracking.