OSB Subfloor Now Allowed in Florida’s HVHZ
Builders now have more choices of subflooring with enhanced performance. The 8th Edition Florida Building Code now allows OSB to be used for subflooring.
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Installation Tips for Tongue and Groove Structural Panels
When installing structural panels, you should always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. You can also liaise with your design professional and consult The Engineered Wood Association (APA) guide E30V which you can download here. We have included some tips to keep in mind when installing OSB wood structural panels.
A Cost-Effective Solution to Combined Shear and Uplift Winds
Homes built in high-wind areas must be able to withstand the wind forces known as uplift (which try to roll the structure over) and shear (which tries to push the structure sideways). Catastrophic damage to property and tragic loss of life have prompted industry professionals to look for cost-effective ways to build homes better able to withstand combined shear and uplift using products trades are familiar with. Now structural wall sheathing can provide the required continuous load path needed to resist high winds and meet high wind codes.