how to secure subfloors

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Feb 13, 2013, 06:17 PM

Grammytess

how to secure subfloors

What should be used to secure subfloors to joist? ( what type of screws is recommended)

Feb 14, 2013, 08:56 AM

Sparky617

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Originally posted by Grammytess:
What should be used to secure subfloors to joist? ( what type of screws is recommended)

Replying to a first time poster, is it real or is it one of our new spamming friends... be that as it may.... new construction or are you trying to correct a squeak? If trying to correct a squeak, what is on top of the floor and do you have access from below?

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Feb 14, 2013, 06:24 PM

Jaybee

Subfloor glue and a #8 ringshank nail will work fine. If you really want to feel secure, then subfloor glue and screws. If the subfloor is 3/4" then screws or nails need to be 2" to 2-1/2". Set nails / screws 8" OC.