Fastening OSB

[rvr6000]

I'm in the process of insulating my garage. Walls are done and I'm now running stringers along the bottom of the trusses. Question, I've decided to go with 1/2" OSB on the ceiling and although I initially thought of screwing it to the stringers the idea of stapling it to the stringers has now entered my mind....1"wx2"l staples.

Anyone have any experience with this? I'll probably still screw it but it would sure be nice if I could just hit each sheet with a couple dozen staples.......plus give me an excuse to buy a pneumatic stapler.

 

[bluesman2a]

I have experience with screwing it in (drywall screws). They're cheap and they work.

I've also used a framing nailer with 2" ring-shank nails. This works equally well and is MUCH faster.

I don't think a stapler would work well, you want something that's not going to pull out.

As for how many per sheet, you'll get a feel, but on mine I fastened it about every 16-20 inches. On a ceiling, probably more frequently. You can hit it and tell if it's fastened properly or not. If there is adequate fastening, it's a very flat sound, otherwise you will hear it rattle a bit.

 

[jake00]

want an excuse to buy something, get this.... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DYVND/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I've used mine for all sorts of projects

 

[rvr6000]

Hey....now we're talking. That would give me an excuse to finally put the drywall up in the basement this winter too. Thanks for the help.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I used my framing nailer to hang OSB on the ceiling on one side of my garage, with 8d nails.

 

[Leeboy20]

I used wood screws until i ran out, then i finished off with drywall screws....

 

[Cuda]

Not to derail the thread, but have any of you using OSB on the ceilings use construction adhesive with it? Is it overkill?

 

[gc427]

Glue and wood go very well together.

Is there any such thing as overkill? Not in my book!

Can't have too much insulation either.

 

[djd99]

Not to derail the thread, but have any of you using OSB on the ceilings use construction adhesive with it? Is it overkill?

Screws would really be adequate for osb, I myself wouldn't use any adhesive as the screws will hold fine, then there's more funds for insulation. And if you ever wanted to take it down for whatever reason it's not a pain in the ***.

 

[rvr6000]

Thanks for all the input everyone.....went out and picked up this guy this afternoon. Should work really well for hanging that ceiling and come in equally as handy this winter if I finally get that drywall done in the basement.

I'll be sure to post some pics of the garage when I get everything done.

 

[DzNuts]

Sure wish I woulda had that when I was hanging my ceiling. I did it all on my own and it was a lesson learned in being creative and patient.

 

[mrb]

i have the plug in version of that. very handy

 

[nate379]

Framing nailer and 2 1/2" 8d ring shanks is what I use. Around $75 for a box of 5000.

 

[mmhouse]

Personally I'd just screw it up without any adhesive. You never know when you might need or just want to remove a piece for some reason. Screwing it always leaves you that option with little effort and no destruction of material.

 

[Buford T. Justice]

I used the 2" staples on my osb. everyting hanging fine.

 

[Brew62]

I'd go with screws also. I am in the process of redoing my garage and when it was built I put in an 8" x 12" office in the corner with osb and used ring shanked nails. I wanted to remove the 12" wall to put in a bar, talk about a real pain in the *** removing the osb on both sides (24 feet of nails). I had to grind the heads off of each nail I had put in. If only I had used drywall screws to put it on it would have saved hours of hard work. There may have been an easier way to get the osb down but I couldn't find one without using a sledge hammer. I wanted to still use part of the wall and just redo it a bit. I also nailed every osb board onto the ceiling so there is no way to gain access to the attic without grinding nail heads again or using pry bars and destroying the whole ceiling. You can use about anything to hang it but You never know when you might need to remove it for some reason. I would at least use screws one a few sections for easy access.

 

[nate379]

You just made life hard on yourself doing it that way!

5 mins with a sawzall or skill saw and it would have been done. Cut between the studs and rip out the pieces. Most of the nails will come out with the sheet.

Sure the sheet or two is junk, but at $10-15 a sheet it's not the end of the world.

 

[DuluthMN]

I'm in the process of insulating my garage. Walls are done and I'm now running stringers along the bottom of the trusses. Question, I've decided to go with 1/2" OSB on the ceiling and although I initially thought of screwing it to the stringers the idea of stapling it to the stringers has now entered my mind....1"wx2"l staples.

Anyone have any experience with this? I'll probably still screw it but it would sure be nice if I could just hit each sheet with a couple dozen staples.......plus give me an excuse to buy a pneumatic stapler.

I just finished mine this weekend and I used 1 5/8" Construction Screws. Make sure you have a chalk line handy, it will literally make the task a piece of cake.

 

[DuluthMN]

Thanks for all the input everyone.....went out and picked up this guy this afternoon. Should work really well for hanging that ceiling and come in equally as handy this winter if I finally get that drywall done in the basement.

I'll be sure to post some pics of the garage when I get everything done.

ok, this will work great also. My father-in-law has the Makita version of this. Looking back I should have purchased one as I offered my kids a $1 for each screw that they picked up off the floor. I'm guessing after the final count I will be dishing out quite a bit of money...

 

[willymakeit]

Make sure and leave room for expansion on OSB. I used a 6d nail on all edges. Come back and caulk the joint. If you dont alot of times the osb will warp or buckle.

 

[DuluthMN]

Make sure and leave room for expansion on OSB. I used a 6d nail on all edges. Come back and caulk the joint. If you dont alot of times the osb will warp or buckle.

I used screws and all are flush with osb or slightly set into the osb. Should I go back and back off on all the screws? I had no idea that osb would expand.

 

[mmhouse]

I used screws and all are flush with osb or slightly set into the osb. Should I go back and back off on all the screws? I had no idea that osb would expand.

I'd leave it just like it is.

 

[Leeboy20]

Me to......Leave it , its fine!

 

[willymakeit]

I agree it is fine. It did buckle in my garage. Just a precaution.

 

[BigAirT]

Glad to see you got a cool new tool, I have a Pam gun that I just love, makes quick work of screwing down subfloors & deck boards etc. oh yeah drywall too.

FYI for future users interested in the same topic I strongly suggest screws or at least ring shank nails for osb or the like on the ceiling, the staples work fine for side wall applications but for overhead we have had issues with soffit boards coming down when our framers use staples.

 

[trbomax]

Ive used staples with adhesive and it was fine,it was up for 5 yrs on a heated ,insulated ceiling,no problems. We did drywall over it about 8 yrs ago,its still fine,actually its in my living room.Ive used drywall screws too, but they leave those ugly pieces of osb around them sticking up. In my new shop I used ring shank nails in the Paslode, with adhesive. I left an eigth inch gap around them and finished the gaps and nail holes with latex painters caulk AFTER a prime coat of oil base SW high solids primer.

 

[6768rogues]

1-inch crown staples are typically roofing staples. I use 1/2-inch crown, 16 gauge staples in 1 3/4-inch length.

 

[uhcrandy]

you might want to check UBC (uniform building code) for your area. I have seen over-zelous inspectors fail sheeting with staples/screws. Honestly dry-wall screws are not a structural component. I believe they would work well, but are un-approved (i beleive), check with you building dept.

 

[babzog]

I'm putting mine on with 1 5/8" drywall screws. The nail gun idea is nice though.. never thought to inquire about appropriate nails (note to self made).

There's a bit of OSB "feathering" around the screw heads, but I just knock off most of it with some sandpaper before hitting it with paint. It's a shop, not a Dining Room, so a bit of roughness is okay (it'll probably look a whole lot worse after being put to use - stuff bangin' into it, dust and dirt, specks from sparks from grinding or welding, etc).

 

[Justanoldguy]

you might want to check UBC (uniform building code) for your area. I have seen over-zelous inspectors fail sheeting with staples/screws. Honestly dry-wall screws are not a structural component. I believe they would work well, but are un-approved (i beleive), check with you building dept.

Seriously?

99% of ceiling are done with drywall screws here in NZ.
None that I know are falling down or illegal.