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Choose Subfloor Sheathing and Fasteners

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Build a shed 👍 comment what floor and fasteners we should use. Daily updates! #carpentry #shed

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What happens here

After the floor frame is complete, the next crucial step is to select the subfloor sheathing and the appropriate fasteners. The video presents several options for sheathing, including 'Advantech' OSB (Oriented Strand Board), standard OSB, and plywood. 'Advantech' is highlighted as a premium option, known for its moisture resistance and structural properties. For fasteners, the choice is between galvanized ring shank nails (suitable for nail guns) or 'GRK' screws. The decision for both sheathing and fasteners should consider factors such as exposure to elements, desired durability, and cost. GRK screws offer superior holding power and reduce squeaks compared to nails.

Goal: Select the best subfloor sheathing and fasteners for the shed

Tools and materials

  • Impact Driver — For driving GRK screws if chosen as the fastener
  • Nail Gun — For driving galvanized ring shank nails if chosen as the fastener
  • Advantech OSB Advantech — Subfloor sheathing material
  • Galvanized Ring Shank Nails — Fastening the subfloor sheathing to the frame
  • GRK Screws GRK — Fastening the subfloor sheathing to the frame
  • Plywood — Subfloor sheathing material
  • Standard OSB — Subfloor sheathing material

What they say

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>> We got the frame done here. All right, the next part. What are we picking? Should we go Advantech, standard >> [music] >> OSB here, or we go with plywood? We got either galvanized ring shank nails, or we got the GRK screws [music] for putting the floor down here. Yeah, I would probably go with this personally, but I don't know. I don't hate this idea, either. Let me know what you think.

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