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Laying floor 8 * 4 - cut to joists or fit noggins?
Laying floor of 8 * 4 sheets of OSB 3.
Plain board, not T&G. It will take most of two boards long ways so there has to be a join. I'm trying to decide if I should cut the ends to join in mid-joist (2" * 4" - so 1" supporting the end) or fit a couple of noggins between the joists and butt the uncut ends up wherever they fit naturally. This shouldn't reduce the insulation much as the Celotex will butt up to the noggins on either side. Easiest would probably be to cut to meet on a joist. As there are only two long ways sheets I could have the uncut ends meet in the middle of the floor. Are there any benefits to the noggin route? Trying to measure twice and cut once :-) Cheers Dave R -- Windows 8.1 on PCSpecialist box |
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Laying floor 8 * 4 - cut to joists or fit noggins?
"David" wrote in message ... Laying floor of 8 * 4 sheets of OSB 3. Plain board, not T&G. It will take most of two boards long ways so there has to be a join. I'm trying to decide if I should cut the ends to join in mid-joist (2" * 4" - so 1" supporting the end) or fit a couple of noggins between the joists and butt the uncut ends up wherever they fit naturally. This shouldn't reduce the insulation much as the Celotex will butt up to the noggins on either side. Easiest would probably be to cut to meet on a joist. As there are only two long ways sheets I could have the uncut ends meet in the middle of the floor. Are there any benefits to the noggin route? Trying to measure twice and cut once :-) Cheers Dave R This is why T&G is normally used - it doesn't matter where they join as the T&G strengthens the joint and reduces flexing. You'll be wise to joint them on a joist |
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Laying floor 8 * 4 - cut to joists or fit noggins?
On Saturday, December 13, 2014 4:25:20 PM UTC, David wrote:
Laying floor of 8 * 4 sheets of OSB 3. Plain board, not T&G. It will take most of two boards long ways so there has to be a join. I'm trying to decide if I should cut the ends to join in mid-joist (2" * 4" - so 1" supporting the end) or fit a couple of noggins between the joists and butt the uncut ends up wherever they fit naturally. This shouldn't reduce the insulation much as the Celotex will butt up to the noggins on either side. Easiest would probably be to cut to meet on a joist. As there are only two long ways sheets I could have the uncut ends meet in the middle of the floor. Are there any benefits to the noggin route? Trying to measure twice and cut once :-) Cheers Dave R Noggings = more work/time, less material waste - but the waste is only offcuts NT |
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Laying floor 8 * 4 - cut to joists or fit noggins?
"David" wrote in message ... Laying floor of 8 * 4 sheets of OSB 3. Plain board, not T&G. It will take most of two boards long ways so there has to be a join. I'm trying to decide if I should cut the ends to join in mid-joist (2" * 4" - so 1" supporting the end) or fit a couple of noggins between the joists and butt the uncut ends up wherever they fit naturally. This shouldn't reduce the insulation much as the Celotex will butt up to the noggins on either side. Easiest would probably be to cut to meet on a joist. As there are only two long ways sheets I could have the uncut ends meet in the middle of the floor. Are there any benefits to the noggin route? The reason for using noggings is that if you don't you will be wasting a lots of material. This is why T&G is best, there is no waste at all and just as strong if you put PVA glue in the T&G. Also T&G comes in smaller sheets. easier to handle, & get in doorways/loft trapdoors/less waste in cutting etc. So large sheets are a bad idea. Also proper flooring sheets are superior/stronger/more wear resistant for the job and can be got in moisture resistant grade. They are laid at right angles to the joists. The offcut from one row provides the start for the next = zero waste. (Staggered joints) |
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