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mudmachine25

Post subject: Need advice on nailing down Australian Cypress

Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:22 pm

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I have done a lot of carpenter work but never installed any hardwood flooring. I am going to be installing 3/4" x 5-1/4" Natural Australian Cypress over 3/4" OSB. The Australian Cypress has a janka rating of 1375. It is going in a bedroom 16x16. I need a descent floor nailer, staples or cleats, and what length? Any help would be appreciated.

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KevinD

Post subject: Re: Need advice on nailing down Australian Cypress

Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:08 pm

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Aussie cypress tends to be brittle so watched for split tongues. Id use a cleat to reduce the amount of splitting. id use 2" long cleats.

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Heartland Hardwood Flooring
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