Nettet15. des. 2014 · I want to put down some consistent thickness plywood or good quality particle (fiber) board as flooring. But first, I need to make sure that what I have is strong enough, and if not, ... That's odd that they framed the floors with 2x10s but that attic with 2x6s. Anything to save a few pennies, I guess. – DA01. Dec 15, 2014 at 2:27. Nettet28. feb. 2024 · Friday, February 28, 2024. Installing plywood flooring in the attic is an easy homeowner upgrade that allows for more attic storage without the possibility of heavier items damaging the ceiling below. We recommend using 1/2” CDX plywood. There are, however, three potential problems to avoid when placing the plywood panels:
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NettetGo with 23/32 OSB for an attic. Its more than stiff enough for 16" oc joist spacing. Just make sure you insulate below the OSB before you install it. 1/2" OSB would be enough as well, but you are paying a premium for those precut sheets you linked. Nettet16. des. 2024 · A plywood thickness of 14 inches is acceptable if the spacing between the joist is 16 inches. While 3/4 inch plywood should always be used if you intend to finish the floor in the attic and convert it into a living space, you should not use it if you intend to finish the floor in the garage. What Is The Best Flooring For An Attic? hippo farm
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NettetStart with The Attic Floor. Stop using your attic for storage. Why? Because the simplest and cheapest way to insulate an attic is to add material to the floor. But if the floor is covered in plywood, you can’t … NettetSlightly off topic from the original post, but I recently finished my attic that as 2x6 floor joists over 14 foot spans. The building department made me reinforce the joists as the 2x6 over 14 feet did not meet current code for live load. And yes it was ancient rock hard wood that is thicker than today's 2x6s (the house is from 1926). Nettet15. feb. 2008 · 3/8" isnt rated for flooring applications iirc. But a good way to know would be to look at the plywood sheet and look at the span rating. for instance the 3/8" will say 16/0 or the 1/2 will say 24/16 where the top number is the rated span for roofing application and the bottom number is for flooring application. hippo fart