Laying Subfloor Tips
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“Your lame wife sent me” lol. I love you guys and really enjoy watching Today’s Task!!
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What about 1/8" spacing between sheets?
Just a couple of suggestions. The stripes always go on top for both subloors and roof sheathing for three reasons. The first one is the one you showed to assist with nailing. Second is the stripe side is coarse and water resistant which makes it safer to walk on. Third is that smooth side has the engineering stamp which is what the building inspector will be looking for to be sure it meets code for the span.
You also want to install it stripe side up when weather and inspections are not an issue. This is because the sheathing has a cup to it and curls up at the edge. The board is in tension when nailed down this way. It is best to nail from the center to the edge. If you nail it cup side up, the board has to be compressed and the upward tension can cause nails to pop in the middle.. At 6:39 in the video you can see a board with a cup in it that is jammed into the wall and then nailed starting from the other end and going toward the wall. As you nail it toward the wall, the cup is eliminated but the board gets longer and you may eliminate the expansion gap by the time you get to the wall. The same is true when you are butting two pieces of non tongue and groove plywood together.
The bump feature on most nail guns is a nice feature. But there is also a flat tip that is supposed to be used when nailing sheathing so you don't overdrive the nails. This is not usually an issue with a subfoor that is glued and nailed, but it is an issue with roof sheathing. When you overdrive a nail in sheathing, you reduce the holding power of the nail and your 1/2" sheathing is now 7/16" or less and you will fail roof inspections in areas that experience high wind. The claw tip is best for framining when you want to grip a stud for toe nailing and overdriving a nail doesn't matter.
And last, you should always try to butt factory edge to factory edge for the best fit. I start by measuring the room to determine if it is square and where the sheets will fall so I don't end up with a sliver on the end. I snap a chalk line on the side where I want to start. If necessary, start with a cut side against the wall and the factory edge on the chalk line. Contunue to the other side where cut ends will be against the wall.
This information helped me as well. Thanks.
Joel I’m really enjoying seeing the progression of this house improvement. You have such a nice way of explaining things, I could listen to you talk for hours. Xxxx
Watching Joel cut around the air vent, knowing he is going to have to patch it back up later 😂😂
Screws? Much better than having a squeak in a few years!
You hit the nail on the head with that tip
Screw the wood down, prevents squeaky floors in the future. Nailing is for basic construction only.
I hope whoever ends up buying this house finds these videos and sees just how much work Joel put into it. Looking very nice!
“Your lame wife sent me” As much as I’d like a hat $35 which is roughly £30 plus international shipping plus customs and excise costs which can be £20-£30 Its a tad to expensive. But they are nice caps.
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Consider straddling the joist when nailing, with one foot on each side of joist, so your weight is split among both sides. That will pull the board down on top of the joist evenly so it’s less likely to pop up.
You would have a heart failure on how my husband and father patched the floor in the nursery. If you would have had this posted 2 weeks ago i could have done it myself lol. I'm learning so much hopefully one day I can put all this information to work.
Hi Joel, your lame wife sent me lol jk I was already a sub! Bonnie is sweet but God give you strength lol I love your beautiful family!
The music is annoying and not needed. Some will move on to another video without it.
“Your lame wife sent me” kidding lol I would have watched anyway!!
I came here to learn something, not to hear funky music that drowns out your speech.
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Your lame wife sent me here! I’m kidding I love these videos and would’ve watched this anyway!
Old vid based off search algo - hopefully you’ve gotten rid of the music in your future videos…
At 6:58 you mention how the air gun nails are sticking up and the impact per clip is not strong enough. For the nails sticking up or for the majority of them if not all, eventually will stick up. Look up online or your local hardware store for black hardwood floor screws. Drill screw drive it. The reason being because if the house has a leaking roof, the floor can get damaged and then the nails stick up and make that creaky noise when you walk by from time to time.
Bonnie sent me here..... after what had happened on the main channel!!!! Love you Bonnie and Joel!!!❤️❤️
Would have been better without that distracting noise some call music!!!!
First time watching.
I'm preparing to replace a subfloor and this is by far the best, most informative video I have watched.
Thank you!
I definitely have subscribed to your channel.
Nice job! Nice video! Turn down your music! Thanks!
This is genuinely fast becoming one of my favourite channels! My only (hopefully constructive) criticism would be can you slow down a bit when you’re explaining stuff? I very much doubt I’ll be laying floors anytime soon 😂 but there was one bit where I had to go back three times to understand what you were doing. It obviously all comes so naturally to you, Joel; you make it look so easy 😊
When you were drawing out where to cut the vent I was thinking Nooooo Joel don't waste your time!! Lol I thought it was fine in the middle of the floor personally
We had a vent in the middle of the floor. It was fine except we had to replace it a little more often than the others because people sometimes hit it with their shoes and bent the corners and the kids always put stuff down it.
Don’t cut the vent out!!!!! 😂
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I have zero faith that pulte took the time to do anything you did to do a quality job.
Hi Joel your lame wife sent me 🤣 I am a VERY long time watcher of Bonnie's vlogs, please tell her that she IS NOT A FAILURE! She is a mom, and wife, sometimes we have things slip our minds. Much love from South GA!
Your lame wife sent me lol ❤️
Should turn the damn music while talking.
Wife and me taking over her grandmother's house, living, dinning and kitchen all floors replaced been watching you for some tips. This my first time. Pray for me!
At 10:02 is that really how a square is used? And aren't screws better than nails?
couldnt finish listening as music too loud in background
I’m trying to do replace the subfloor in my attic, do I need to remove/gut my walls?
I don't think you do unless they are rotten.
Thank you so much !
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Your lame wife sent me lol 🙂
That lame wife of yours 🤪🤪🤪 !!! I’m already subscribed to your channel so she really didn’t influence me to watch you; I watch you both anyway! 😀
Your lame wife sent me, but this channel is really taking off! Great work
To cut out the vent you could use a router with a bearing on the end.
I always watch...u come on at 3:00 and Bonnie at 4:00...U remind me of watching This Old House with my dad when I was younger...he used to say "I hate that guy, he has EVERYTHING" lol.
He has said he loved This Old House when he was growing up! : - )
Your lame wife is amazing!! You need an IG!!!
I love todays Task! Great videos and info
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I watched your video first. I’ll go check out the vlog. Joel, I’m impressed by all your hard work. I love seeing your progress!
same but something is telling me that Bonnie is being lame! 🤣🤣🤣
It's satisfying to see the progress of your work
Love love love these videos Joel keep up the awesome work!
I learn so many things watching these videos that I never knew before. 🤯
I love how you do it by yourself that’s how I usually work.
Your lame wife sent me just kidding I love watching Today’s Task
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Thanks! Great video. What is the gooey stuff used to glue it down? Does that help with decoupling for sound?
Looks great Joel! Thanks for sharing your information!
Why in the hell are you using nails for subfloors in modern construction? Screws brother! Screws!
This is the best step by step video for installing sub flooring I have found on YT.... Thank You!!!
Joel. On your video today in laying subfloors. I am interested in what you put on the joists prior to nailing boards down. It appeared to be foam. I thought that you used liquid nail
I would not recommend Nails but if you must use them at least use Ring Shank style Nails instead of straight extrusions.
I’m enjoying this channel, except for the spelling.....Today’s Task.
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I am loving watching your videos! I like learning all about remodeling/building a house. It’s not something I would normally be interested in, but you explain it all so well, and you are doing such an amazing job, that I find myself looking forward to the next video! Keep up the great work. I love watching Bonnie’s channel also, and getting to know your sweet family.😊
I would definitely use screws for the subfloor
I watched you before “your lame wife sent me”. Love watching both channels
Rad channel dude, subscribed! Thanks for the great info amigo
Good job and good job. Good content, get right into the point, nice filming and clear sound. Good luck in TH-cam industry.
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Why didn’t you screw the subfloor into joists? This is new construction?? Get ready for squeaks in 20 years homeowner.. I’d say do it right the first time.. not good
Are those 2x3's on top of the joists? Is that a thing? Would be a lot easier to install subfloor like that than hoping you did everything perfect to get only 1/2"-3/4" of space for the subfloor to lay on.
Glad to see someone doing it the right way.
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But she didn't have to cause I have to bell notification on 😘
Nailing a subfloor is the worst you can do.
If you use the wrong nails and no glue Otis the worst.
Even though I watch today's task every Friday but since your lame wife suggests we comment... LOL 😆
Love the part about the green lines!! Whew knew! How about a video about the special features tools have like this?? So helpful! Please tell me y’all are moving with Ellie and Jared! Love y’all together!
Sorry you had to cover the vent! I saw your wife’s vlog🤦🏻♀️
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Hate the music
I figured out that you were putting wood glue down before each sheet was laid. You mentioned it a little later in passing too. Great explanations overall!
bro that cut to the vent was horrible, you even cut the material below, should have adjust the lenght of blade before to not cut below the board.
Thank you bro because u shere ur advise to folks that we just stating to learn this interesting job
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Great work but aren't the screws better than nails, even better than ring shank nails, to prevent movement and squeaking in the future? great tips in your video.
Im not doing any home improvements right now but just wanted to say this is a good idea. I always search youtube for answer when I need help with things like this!
Loved the vid!
Love the knowledge. Lose the background noise or at least mike it down. It makes the video unwatchable.
What size nails are you using to nail subfloor and what kind of adhesive was in that manual gun you spread on the joist? Thank yo
What is the foam that you are putting down onto the floor joist stud that you added to the top and what is the reason for it. Thanks! Getting ready to level my floor on my old 1942 home.
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8:56 and 15:00 looks like you installed it with the waxed side up??? Isn't that incorrect? shouldn't that side be down?
Great video brother I’ve personally never done subfloor but I look forward to it now with all the tips thanks
Thank you so much for sharing your experience !
Clever tips! Thank you!
Still loved watching bonnies “lame” clip lol I always love watching the vlogs even if it was only 2 minutes hahah ! And I also love coming here to see more of Joel 🙂 have a great weekend Hoellein family
Big fan overall- for the information and the host 😍
I wonder how many new tools Joel has purchased for this house project! 🤔
We don't talk about that or I will get caught......
I've always screwed and glued my subfloor.
Yep. Don't forget to plug in your tools. Mmm, it's not cutting. I must have power... BEEN THERE 😂
Story of my life.
Are you screwing over the next guy that might need to replace the subflooring in 30-50 years by gluing it on the joists?
Glue on floor boards is code.