Sturd I Floor Installation Instructions

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Sturd i floor installation instructions.

Apa rated sturd i floor panels can be manufactured as conventional plywood as a composite or as oriented strand board. Remove floor moldings quarter round and wall base should be carefully removed before installation begins. Stagger panel end joists. Install panels directly over floor joists.

Or less hardwood flooring single layer of apa rated sturd i floor or apa rated sheathing apa rated sturd i floor 32 oc exposure 1. Sturd i floor can be manufactured with square edges or with tongue and groove edges. Dryguard enhanced osb sturd i floor is a multi layered moisture resistant sub floor with built in protection from thickness and edge swell. Spacing of 1 8ʺ is recommended at panel ends and edges.

Or less hardwood flooring single layer of apa rated sturd i floor or apa rated sheathing apa rated sturd i floor24 oc. This high performance sub floor is designed to help you avoid costly and time consuming joint sanding. Lp i joists are recommended. Nailing is recommended for sturd i floor panels though panels maybe nailed only.

Finish floor typical panel installation b example specification b carpet and pad single layer of apa rated sturd i floor with t g edges apa sturd i floor 24 oc exposure 1 t g for joists spaced 24 inches o c. The substrate should not slope more than 1 inch per 6 feet in any direction. The system components are specifically designed for carpet and pad installation to help keep the floor quiet. Manufacturer s installation instructions for sub floor applications.

For all flooring except the toughguard ii installation system armstrong flooring recommends an additional 1 4 or thicker layer of apa plywood underlayment. Substrates must be sturd sound and flat within 3 16 in a 10 foot radius without any abrupt height differences. Finish floor typical panel installation b example specification b carpet and pad single layer of apa rated sturd i floor with t g edges apa sturd i floor 24 oc exposure 1 t g for joists spaced 24 inches o c. They are available in depths of 9 1 2 to 24 with lengths up to 48.

Plus dryguard comes with a 200 day no sand warranty. Sturd i floor also features apa quick fit tongue groove design so panels fit together quickly and easily for even faster installations. Support joists may be conventional solid sawn lumber i joists or manufactured trusses made of either wood or metal chords.