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I’m installing subfloor and want to be sure the joists and subfloor are protected against moisture.

Besides making sure you take care of any drainage problems, provide adequate ventilation to the basement and use a ground cover vapor retarder in...

 

What should I use to fasten the subfloor I just bought?

Use a construction adhesive to glue it to the joists, then use 8d common...

 

Will OSB expand and contract like plywood?

OSB has a tendency to expand and contract, although manufacturers have come out with better resins that have made them more and more stable. When...

 
 
 
 


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