How To Cut And Install OSB Sheathing OSB 1/2”

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

I am going to be putting on osb sheathing today so this was great to see especially the part about lining it up on the bottom frame of the wall. Thanks!

[@slo232000]

great video my only recommendation would be to install sheathing horizontally against walls like this. from an engineering and structural standpoint horizontal install provides a much sturdier exterior wall as the osb is braced against more of the studs.

[@richardrumplik7023]

Very helpful & explaining it well!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AmericaFirst2345]

I’m having to cut so many boards it seems like the rafters are off.. it’s very frustrating. Thank you for the 2x4 tip! That’s gonna save us a lot of time tomorrow

[@Slimfool1]

I heard you should always leave that nail wide gap for expansion n contraction, even with 4 ft sheets. Thoughts?

[@janicedizon1129]

Hi. Question: 1. Do i have to seal the joints after installed the boards? 2. Can the board handle a tire rack without hitting a stud? 3. Are osb safe for garage wall over drywall? Thank you

[@RickyChang-u8z]

Would there be any benefits to holding the sheathing low to extend down flush to the bottom of floor framing? Shear nailing the sheet to the wall framing and the face of the floor joists would tie it in nicely I would think. With that, you could provide solid blocking at the top where there would be a panel joint to give a really solid wall system. Could be a belt and suspender approach as i am sure there are hold downs that will ultimately keep the wall from sliding off of the floor diaphragm.

[@chastblind7606]

Does it matter what the factory edge faces?

[@Jay-tk7ib]

I square my walls before sheathing. It's a little more accurate. I also prefer to cut out my openings while the wall is laying flat. I get lazy cutting them out with a reciprocating saw. lol

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hi Jerry! Yes I cut the openings out sometimes. Sometimes I don’t. But I like to keep them sealed for the elements to stay out of the house. Thanks for watching!

[@HandyTim]

Thanks for a great video

[@andrewtrobaugh305]

What would you do if a full sheet doesn’t break properly on a stud?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

When are these sky high material prices going to drop?

[@beydlercnc]

Just came back to this video as a refresher....bought 100 7/16 osb two months ago....31.66 now it's just over 40.00. I'll be sheathing on my memorial day weekend. Thanks for sharing your videos!!

[@rich.trails]

Down to 17.85 for 7/16 osb here in TX. Much more reasonable

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@rich.trails Great to hear!

[@VietTran-xl2ms]

Every 8ft osb manufacturer including zip and forcefield water proofed osb specifies 1/8 inch gaps regardless of the 4x8 size or not.

[@rustyrepairs2565]

What tooth blade do you use for cutting osb sheathing? 24 tooth or 60 tooth? Or something in between? Thanks

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You can use either one for framing. 60 is preferred. Hope that helps!

[@BWBrasil]

how thick the usb must be fot roofing?

[@1k90ol6]

What shoes are those

[@josephisaac3603]

Any reason you didn’t use your hand to guide the saw outside of osb

[@josephisaac3603]

Any reason you don’t put them across

[@anthonynapier4668]

👍 👍

[@kernowarty]

It is about time you Americans went over to the metric system.

[@shaun4bigblocks993]

You always use clips- they are for temperature expansion not structure. Also, you said "Some peiple use 5/8". The proper way is to use 5/8" with radiant barrier- especially since nowadays 1/2" is really .468" or close to that. Even the 5/8" is actually more like .625" so it all comes down to quality vs profit. I also notice you are not using grade A OSB. That sheathing will be getting replaced down the road but you will still have green pockets...

[@andrewtrobaugh305]

What would you do if a full sheet doesn’t break properly on a stud?