First let me say this site is very informative, thank you.
I am building a 3 season room in Northern Wisconsin and the customer has requested hickory 3/4" x 3 1/4" hardwood flooring. This room will not be heated in the winter, customer is a snow bird (lives in Florida in winter).
Here are the specs:
The addition is elevated by concrete piers over 6 mil vapor barrier and rock
Framing is 2x8 ACQ (treated) joists are 16" on center; parallel with existing home
3/4" T&G OSB subfloor nailed and glued
Floor is insulated w/R-19 fiberglass
Walls and Ceiling are insulated w/R-11 fiberglass w/plastic vapor barrier, walls are wrapped w/Tyvek on exterior
Here are my questions:
Any concerns with the lack of heating over winter?
Is it ok to put on OSB flooring (did not get wet during construction)?
Am I restricted to running flooring 90 degrees to joists?
What is the best Nailer/Stapler for the job?
Thanks in advance, Concerned Contractor
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