This instructional video provides tips on installing OSB wall sheathing on walls, whether you’re building a subdivision or a home renovation. The video explains the process of storing, installing, space, and fastening OSB wall sheathing. It emphasizes the importance of gathering required materials, such as tape and texture, for perfect seamless walls. OSB sheathing is a well-engineered board composed of compressed wood strands layered and unionized together using a resin. It differs from commonly used boards and is used for exterior walls in wood frame construction.
OSB panels are available in large 4-by-8-foot panels and are installed after the wall frame is in place. They form a boxing perimeter and can be installed with air staple guns, 2 coats of cheap primer from Ollies, and no gap fill. The video also advises using 4×10 sheer panel OSB with gray coated 1 5/8″ screws, using a sealer on the bottom of them up 4″ each side and edge, and setting them on a sill plate.
The video also advises leaving 1/8″ space between panels and applying 1/4″ drywall with PL Premium (29 oz tubes) and a few screws. Stagger joints to prevent sync with OSB joints. By following these steps, you can create a solid and stable wall assembly that provides structural support and serves as a base for both exterior and interior walls.
📹 HELPFUL TIPS – Installing OSB on walls
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How to finish OSB interior walls?
OSB, or oriented strand board, is a popular choice for underlayers in various construction materials, such as carpeting, tile, hardwood flooring, wall sheathing, and roofs. It is made of multiple layers of chipped-up lower-grade wood, arranged flat and oriented perpendicular to each other. Cross-hatched strands impregnated with resins create stability in OSB. OSB is primarily intended for functional purposes, not finished boards, and is widely used in the building and remodeling industry for its low cost, high strength, and availability. It is sometimes used as a finished surface in utility areas like sheds, laundry rooms, mudrooms, and basements.
To paint OSB as a finish material, it requires special preparation. The Engineered Wood Association (APA) acknowledges that “Exposure 1” OSB can be successfully painted, but they note that OSB has a thin wax coating that protects it against moisture and inhibits painting. The prominently visible nature of OSB’s strands may show through on one coat of paint, so filler and heavy primer may be required to remove some of the wood’s texture. Additionally, exposing OSB’s edges to water may cause it to swell or crack.
Can you use OSB on interior walls?
Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) and sheetrock have similar uses, but OSB has a broader range of applications, including furniture, subflooring, and wall sheaths. Sheetrock is less versatile, with a limited range of applications. The composition and applicability of OSB and sheetrock are nearly equal, but some people prefer OSB due to slight differences. Oriented Strand Boards are often preferred over sheetrock due to their versatility.
Should you nail or screw OSB walls?
Screws are the preferred choice for OSB and softwoods due to their ability to prevent splitting and easy removal, which can damage the subfloor or sheathing. Applying OSB subfloors with nails is more likely to cause creak. If you have any questions about OSB screws, our team is available to answer them and suggest the best option based on your specific needs. Contact us at 610-376-5751 for more information on fasteners, manufacturing practices, and additional services.
What is the best way to hang OSB?
OSB roof panels should be installed with the grade stamp facing into the attic and the screened surface facing up. Covering the grade stamp by roofing can hinder building inspectors’ confirmation of the correct OSB roofing panel. The screened surface also provides traction for construction workers during installation. Wall sheathing and flooring panels should be installed with the grade stamp up for easier inspection.
Sheathing should be installed with the strength axis perpendicular to the trusses/rafters, with the strength axis usually the long direction of the panel. Be cautious on hip roofs to ensure the strength axis doesn’t get parallel to the supports, as this may result in panel exceeding the maximum span allowed for that thickness.
Should OSB be hung vertically or horizontally?
The Code requires OSB and similar sheathing materials to be installed perpendicular to joists or roofing systems, which is rarely an issue in framing inspections. Most contractors install OSB wall sheathing horizontally, but there are no requirements for this. OSB has greater strength on its long axis, so best practice is to install it horizontally. If installing OSB or plywood as sheathing material, leave a gap of 2 mm by Code (9. 23. 17. 5, 9. 23. 16. 4).
Is OSB safe for indoor use?
OSB is an environmentally friendly wood-based panel product that uses less formaldehyde than other wood-based panels, contributing to a safer indoor environment. It also has soundproofing properties, reducing noise transmission and enhancing privacy in homes and buildings. OSB comes in different grades and thicknesses, each designed for specific applications and performance levels. The most common grade used in construction is OSB 3, suitable for load-bearing purposes and resisting moderate moisture exposure.
Other grades include OSB 2, less durable and less resistant to moisture, and OSB 4, highly durable and moisture-resistant, typically used in industrial, construction, furniture industries, or high-traffic areas.
Which side of OSB faces out on interior walls?
OSB (Original Structural Board) should be installed using the stamped side, typically “This Side Down”, for roofers. For vertical applications like wall sheathing, it is recommended to orient the smooth side facing out, as it offers better moisture resistance and weather performance. This is because the roughness on OSB boards is created to make woodworkers’ jobs safer and easier. The added roughness on OSB boards is essential for maintaining the structure’s integrity and preventing potential hazards. Therefore, it is crucial to use OSB safely and correctly.
Does it matter if an OSB is upside down?
The installation of stamps on Weyerhaeuser Edge Gold panels ensures the maintenance of worker traction on the job site. The side bearing the grade stamps demonstrates comparable performance regardless of the installation method employed. Nevertheless, for the self-draining system to operate as intended, the downward-facing pores must be oriented in a manner that allows for optimal drainage. This necessitates the placement of the OSB Edge Gold on the floor without any visible pores.
Which direction is the OSB strongest?
Orientation is not a factor in the strength of OSB; it maintains its structural integrity when installed in any orientation, provided that it is secured to a stud or joist at both the start and end points. The strength of this material is determined by its thickness.
Which way should OSB face on walls?
OSB (Original Structural Board) should be installed using the stamped side, typically “This Side Down”, for roofers. For vertical applications like wall sheathing, it is recommended to orient the smooth side facing out, as it offers better moisture resistance and weather performance. This is because the roughness on OSB boards is created to make woodworkers’ jobs safer and easier. The added roughness on OSB boards is essential for maintaining the structure’s integrity and preventing potential hazards. Therefore, it is crucial to use OSB safely and correctly.
How do I get a smooth finish on OSB?
SWISS KRONO OSB with ContiFinish® surfaces can be coated with solvent-based PU (DD) or synthetic resin paint, and sanded surfaces are suitable for varnish, oil, wax, and glaze. It is recommended to apply multiple coats, sanding after each one, and at least three coats. For a flat surface, apply and smooth filling compound. Direct application of plaster, tile, or wallpaper is only recommended for large-format boards. OSB boards are made from wood, which can vary in color and microstructure depending on the site, region, and long-term weather conditions.
Pinewood, in particular, often acquires a bluish tinge. However, these differences do not affect the boards’ technical and functional properties. SWISS KRONO OSB products are characterized by excellent suitability for a wide range of uses.
📹 OSB Interior Garage Walls
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Man, just cut a little template out of wood or cardboard or something that matches exactly the size and shape of the outlet. Then put the X of that laser right on the screw hole in the center of the outlet. Set the board up to the wall where you’re going to put it, then put the template right on the laser X and trace round it. Move over to the next outlet and repeat. You can mark the paper where the laser was before you move it so you can put it back if you want. Or just put the board up to the line you marked.
Why did you go with OSB and not plywood for the interior sheathing? I’m enclosing our carport to better protect our cars and stuff and create a little workshop space, and I’m trying to decide between OSB and plywood for our interior sheathing but I really don’t have any experience with OSB. Thanks for any advice.
I think you just sold me on OSB for my 12×24 man cave/workshop. I was debating on using T1-11 installed horizontally for a shiplap look. Can’t seem to find 3/8″ OSB around me right now but Home Depot has 15/32″ for $23.95. Doesn’t seem too outrageous of a price for the times. One other thing to note, the OSB around me has the lines on one side and writing/labeling on the other. I almost have to paint it or deal with the labeling or lines being visible. Thanks!
Hi, i want to make some walls with OSB, but which side go on the inside, and which on the outside please? (there is a side with bigger wood parts, and the other side there are smaller parts). I will put polystyrene on both sides to insulate it anyway, but in general which is the part that has to be the inside of the wall? Thank you
Other than skyrocketing material cost due to bad politics, OSB is the way to go on garage walls. Sturdy does not cause all the problems drywall does in unheated environments. You can anchor to it. Just makes sense. I like metal barn siding for the ceiling. Easy to put up, already painted and loos clean.