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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 this OSB specifically marked as underlayment good for mortar?

I pulled up kitchen vinyl to put down ceramic tile (w/ backer board), and found 1/4" Weyerhauser Structurewood underlayment OSB. Is this sufficiently for laying mortar and Hardie backberboard, or do I need some surface prep other than smoothing and…
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What to do with these darn OSBs

So we just started replacing an old roof as the forecast seemed promising. All of a sudden, it changed to full on rain every day... We have managed to remove half of the old roof (2 out of 4 sides) and put OSB3 sheathing covered with underlayment…
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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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Raising floor before laminates. OSB or Plywood?

I am needing to raise my hallway and 2 room floors to match my kitchen that has been tiled. There was already a difference but I need to raise in total 4cm. 15mm will be my underlay and laminates but the remaining 25mm I would need to use either…
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Can I add a MLV and floating OSB subfloor before installing LVP?

I am rebuilding the floor of a living room/dining room and am down to the plywood subfloor. I want to reduce noise transmission to the basement while keeping a low maintenance, low-ish budget solution. I have read a number of ways to do it, but I…
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Should I replace, repair, or leave this OSB?

Removed some drywall next to the garage door opening and found a couple of large holes in the OSB. Water main enters the wall on the other side of the lower hole and it looks like some water pipes were replaced at some point. I’m trying to avoid…
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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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