How should I fasten AdvanTech panels?
FLOORING INSTALLATION Glue with nails or screws should be used to insure greater floor stiffness. Gluing helps eliminate nail-popping and floor squeaks. Use only solvent-based or polyurethane adhesives which conforms to industry standards AFG-01, and follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Before each panel is placed, a line of adhesive should be applied to the top of the joist. A min. 1/4″ bead of glue is recommended. Fasteners should penetrate framing members at least 1″. Apply fasteners 3/8″ from panel edges. Space fasteners 6″ o.c. on supported edges (4′ ends) and 12″ o.c. at intermediate support locations. Insure that all corners are securely fastened. Note: 1-1/8″ panels spaced 48″ o.c. should be fastened 6″ o.c. at intermediate support locations. Use 8d ring shank nails or screw shank nails for panels 3/4″ thick or less, and 10d ring shank nails or screw shank nails for thicker panels. SHEATHING INSTALLATION Use minimum 6d common nails for panels 1/2″ or less. Use minimum 8d comm
