Q:I'm making basement shelving, would this be strong enough to handle storage containers?
by|Feb 19, 2023
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A: Corey, It depends on how large the shelf are and the weight of the storage containers.
by|Feb 20, 2023
Q:How much would 36 osb cost 1/2inch
by|Feb 12, 2023
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A: 36 multiplied by the current price.
by|Jul 8, 2023
Q:Would this be good to use for a chicken coop construction for the walls? Or what would be best that won't cost a arm and legg taking in consideration it will be outside and will be rained on?
by|Feb 11, 2023
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A: Stanley, You can certainly use OSB for a chicken coop. If you want it to last much longer, We suggest using pressure treated plywood.
by|Feb 17, 2023
Q:Installation on exterior walls is there a required gap between sheets?
by|Feb 7, 2023
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A: Waters12, We recommend leave a 1/8" gap between the sheets for expansion and contraction.
by|Feb 7, 2023
Q:Dampro [dimple mat] over concrete floor in basement and osb over it, Is it right subfloor in basement? What is water level rise above and penetrate OSB in event of flooding?
by|Feb 5, 2023
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A: Nain, You may use OSB over Dampro mat in a basement. If your basement happens to flood, we suggest you allow the OSB to dry, test for moisture content (20% and below) and structural capacity before reinstalling OSB.
by|Feb 10, 2023
Q:Can you install osb board over concrete floor in basement using dimple mat in-between and then install planks over it?
by|Feb 4, 2023
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A: Nain, You may use OSB over Dampro mat in a basement. If your basement happens to flood, we suggest you allow the OSB to dry, test for moisture content (20% and below) and structural capacity before reinstalling OSB.
by|Mar 11, 2023
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A: I will recommend you the treated plywood because concrete in basement is humid!!
by|Feb 9, 2023
Q:I'm thinking about making a chair mat for carpet.I would like to know what size ply board to get?
by|Jan 31, 2023
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A: HandyAnnie1, The standar chair is 36" X 48". We recommend purchasing a 1/2" or thicker, 4X8 and cut it to the size you desire.
by|Jan 31, 2023
Q:Can OSB is suitable over concrete floor in basement ?
by|Jan 30, 2023
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A: Nain, We do not recommend installing OSB direct to concrete. We recommend installing OSB flooring panels over 2×4 sleepers is one of the most cost-effective ways of installing a flooring system over a concrete slab. With this method, the 16 mil or thicker vapor barrier can be placed over pressure-treated sleepers or under untreated sleepers.
by|Jan 31, 2023
A: No, I would not use it
by|Feb 4, 2023
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Q:Is this a good product to use as a base over floor beams, to install vinyl plank flooring over?
by|Jan 12, 2023
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A: Jani, Please contact the manufacturer of the vinyl plank as some companies require plywood as underlayment. Using the incorrect underlaymenyt will void the warranty.
by|Oct 28, 2023
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Q:I'm looking to use this as a base for a twin bed, will it hold a mattress & a grown person (up to 200 pounds)? or do I need thicker than 1/2"?
by|Jan 11, 2023
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A: Amber, We suggest a thicker OSB such as 19/32 for your application.
by|Jan 11, 2023
A: I would recommend 3/4inch. And use slats under it
by|Jan 22, 2023
A: It depends on how thick your slats below it are and the distance they are spaced