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| Installation |
| Norbord structural panels are to be installed according to the APA’s (The Engineered Wood Association) Construction Guide E30, the appropriate building code and/or the design professional’s specifications. |
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| Below are some key installation points and tips: |
- Space panels 1/8” apart on the 4’ edges (Using a 10d nail as a space guide is a quick and easy way to ensure spacing).
- Lightly butt the T&G together.
- Ensure the joists are aligned , uniform and square.
- Install panels with the major strength axis perpendicular to supports.
- Install T&G panels with the APA grade stamp down.
- Fastener Spacing – consult your local building codes for local requirements, the APA Construction Guilde E30 and/or your design professional’s specifications.
- Gluing subfloor panels is recommended and may be required. We recommend the use of PL 400 subfloor adhesive. At a minimum sub-floor adhesives must meet current industry test standards. If glue is used apply only enough glue to install 2 or 3 panels at a time and fully fasten the panels before continuing.
- Running a small bead of glue in the groove of the panels during installation adds strength and stiffness to the floor.
- Provide ¾” expansion joints for every continuous section of panels exceeding 80 feet in length.
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| NB. One of the most common mistakes made during the installation of sub-floor structural panels is not leaving a gap along the 4’ ends of the panels by butting the panels together. Not leaving space to allow for expansion can lead to potential problems. Butting panels tightly together can cause callback issues that add cost. Stabledge panels are sized to allow for this spacing and leaving 1/8” between panels is a requirement. Using a 10d nail as a space guide is a quick and easy way to ensure spacing. |
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| The Following Floor Coverings May Be Installed Over Stabledge |
- Commercial and residential carpet and under pad.
- Ceramic Tile and lightweight concrete tested and approved by the Terrazzo, Tile, and Marble Association of Canada.
- Hardwood floors, (Solvent based adhesives are recommended when gluing parquet hardwood flooring).
- Vinyl flooring requires a suitable underlayment.
Always follow the finished flooring manugacturer's installation instructions.
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| Click here to access the new Norbord Stabledge OSB product website |
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| Click here for the OSB Information Sheet (PDF - 114KB) |
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| Click here to go to the APA website |
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Stabledge from Norbord is a certified "Green Approved Product" for the National Green Building Standard
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