subfloor swelling
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subfloor swelling
i am going to be putting down 3/4 in. t&g osb. it will be exposed to the weather for some time while i bumble my way through the framing process. i was wondering what i could do to keep it from swelling. a friend suggested spraying on a wood sealer. seems like an ok idea. any thoughts/suggestions?
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subfloor problem
I had that problem. My subfloor swelled and warped. I used TandG OSB. I'm not sure what to do about that problem. my floor got rained on 3 times before the framers were able to dry it in. I was told to use non TandG sheet of ply wood and space them 1/8" apart to accomodate expanding and contracting. They recommended putting melomine on top of the plywood to cover the gaps. I've posted a thread on this forum asking for advice. I'm waiting on a response. My tile is cracking now and the carpeted areas have noticeable humps and valleys.
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my sugestion : either stay away from osb and use plywood
or go with Polartherm osb. it is treated on the exposed side and will resist moisture for some time. thats all i use in my houses and it works great.
or go with Polartherm osb. it is treated on the exposed side and will resist moisture for some time. thats all i use in my houses and it works great.