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Questions tagged [osb]

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Fix 40 kg TV to plasterboard and OSB wall

I need to fix a 65 inch TV to a wall that is made of plasterboard on 18 mm OSB. These are fixed on with metal stud/rails at 600 mm intervals. My worry is the OSB isn't thick enough to hold the TV on its own, and the metal studs offer nothing to fix…
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Is it appropriate to install OSB over tile to install LVP?

I am looking for some advice on getting LVP installed. We have an area of about 2000 sf where we want to install LVP. The area is currently a mix of flooring consisting of a mix of tile, laminate, and carpet. We will hire a professional installation…
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Mounting 65” TV to 3/4” OSB

I am a new home owner and was looking to mount my 65” TV to a wall. The total weight of the TV with the TV Mount is 50lbs. I used a Stud Finder and determined due to the stud placement, I would be unable to centre the TV correctly. The studs are 24…
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Are my screws too deep in the OSB?

Replacing rotted plywood with OSB - I fear I have made a grave error. The OSB is 23/32 (3/4 inch) and I have used the GRK #8 2inch screws to secure the OSB to the joists. I have sunk the screws about .25 - .5 inches into the OSB itself in most spots…
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Is this mold on my OSB subfloor?

I wanted to get the opinion of the community here with this issue I'm having. New construction home here, pics are from the basement of the underside of the main floor subfloor. My builder is saying its paint splatter from the OSB manufacturing…
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Should feather-edge lap siding be installed directly on sheathing or on furring strips?

I'm building a shed this summer. The plan is to use a stud frame construction. Cover it in 12mm OSB3 and a breather membrane to keep the interior dry and use feather edge as the cladding. The thing I am wondering is should I put the feather edge on…
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Can OSB scraps be used as kindling in an open outdoor fire pit?

This question is about an open, outdoor, non-cooking fire pit. Not about indoors, stoves, fire places, or cooking. I have a lot of OSB scraps. I buy wood for the fire pit regularly. Should I use the OSB in the fire pit, or throw it away? Is…
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Is OSB ok under cement board for tile floor

I've read that OSB is not suitable as a flooring substrate for tiles. But if the substrate will be cement board, is it ok to use OSB beneath that for subfloor repairs?
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How much gap is acceptable with tongue-and-groove OSB subfloor?

I am installing subfloor in a old house attic. I am having a hard time getting the tongue and groove all the way in. Will I fail inspection with gaps this big?
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Tiling on 1/4" SurePly + 1/2" OSB fixed subfloor?

I have an insulated subfloor that is ramset in a concrete foundation. The supports for the subfloor are spaced at 16 inches. Most of the flooring are vinyl click tiles, but the bathroom will have porcelain tiles installed. The floor is 1/2" OSB. I…
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Is this mold or just black wood?

Are the black spots on my OSB mold? If so, should I be concerned? We had a problem with vent but has been corrected. Thanks. Image is of worse area in attic.
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How to Hang TV on SIP wall

We want to hang a 65" 70-lb TV on a SIP wall with an articulated mount. The SIP wall is a sandwich of two 18mm/0.75" OSB outer panels filled with 8" of a "solid" insulating foam (and covered with drywall). There are no studs anywhere near the…
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Waterproofing stucco over OSB

I have a legacy window that I am boarding up, for reasons of interior layout. As the surrounding wall is stucco finish, I want to do the same over the boarded up window. I was thinking to just screw some lathe over the OSB and then stucco…
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Tile on OSB substrate in bedroom

A lot of information online about laying tile is specific for bathrooms (that need waterproofing), but in this case I want to remove carpet from a bedroom that is used as office space. This carpet is not only old but also quite thick and is…
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Can I safely attach 7/16 OSB to particle board, and then put a floating floor on top?

I bought a condo (900 sq ft) that was carpeted (now all removed along with baseboard and all kitchen cabinets and appliances). Under the carpet is particle board. There are many uneven spots (including a few places with plywood, which is a slightly…
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