I go about 8 inches along the joists. This isn't precise, my hand span from
thumb tip to little finger tip is a little over 9 inches so a slightly slack
hand is about 8.
Seems to be enough.
Modern "monolithic" construction includes construction adhesive it does keep
squeaks minimized.
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:10 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] orientification
I got tung and groove OSB. I ordered quote 3/4 tung and groove plywood
quote but they delivered OSB. I had been talking to the guy I was
ordering from, and told him it was for a sub floor. I also mentioned that
I was not an experienced carpenter, and he may have made some assumptions.
I think I would have preferred plywood.
I went with 3/4 just because I am being paranoid about the rigidity of the
floor because these are 2X4 joists on the flat with a bunch of blocking.
The joists feel very solid while I am walking around on them, but I did
not glue the blocking to the cement floor, so I am hoping the decking will
help keep the joists rigidly in position.
What kind of screw or nail spacing should I use along the joists?
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Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
Tel: (412) 268-9081
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