If you got toung and groove OSB, it makes no difference. However, if you didn't, you want the 8' side to run with the joists. You will need to suppport all edges of the OSB between the joists. With the piece running lengthwise, you have less extra work to do.
Terry On Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:03:35 -0400 (EDT)you write: > >Does it matter which way you lay down OSB board on the floor joists? > >Does the long edge have to run parallel to the joists, or doesn't it >matter? I laid out the joists with the idea that the short edges would >run parallel to the joists, but before I start screwing things down, I >want to make sure I don't screw them up. > > >-- >Blue skies. >Dan Rossi >Carnegie Mellon University. >E-Mail: [email protected] >Tel: (412) 268-9081 >
