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Default When did builders start using OSB for floor joists?

On Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:06:22 -0800 (PST), DD_BobK
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On Feb 18, 2:35*pm, wrote:

So have I. In my own houses. It sucks.


You've built structures, instrumented them and tested them to
destruction?

SNIP

If you get the nails into the framing, it's fine. *Otherwise it sucks.


And where are sheathing nails supposed to go?

OSB is a decent product, especially when you consider its price and
utilization of a wide range of wood specimen.

And where do roofing nails go? When using OSB roof sheathing.