Installation Guide

LP LEGACY
®
PREMIUM SUB-FLOORING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION
§ Single-layer sub-flooring designed for residential and
commercial construction, including manufactured and modular
home applications.
§ Features a self-spacing tongue and groove system that is
specially engineered to fit together with ease.
§ Features panel end RainChannel
®
notches that allow trapped
water to drain from floor joists.
BASIC USES
§ When fastened over appropriate framing, panels provide a
structural floor deck that serves as a suitable surface for
additional framing or underlayment. When properly installed,
panels will provide a surface that is appropriate for the direct
application of carpet over pad and of thick wood strip or parquet
flooring. Some wood flooring manufacturers may require
additional underlayment. Consult manufacturer’s installation
instructions for details.
§ Panels may be used in combination with an underlayment
approved by the manufacturer to provide a surface that is
suitable for the installation of resilient tile, sheet vinyl or other
finish flooring materials. Refer to flooring manufacturer’s
guidelines for specific information related to the use of
adhesives and proper installation details.
LIMITATIONS
§ Not designed for unprotected exterior use. Exposure to
reasonable precipitation during normal construction delays will
not damage the panels. ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
MAY BE NECESSARY DURING EXTENDED EXPOSURE OR
ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
§ Do not install directly over concrete or masonry.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
§ Store panels in clean, dry areas and off of the ground. If
possible, store indoors.
§ If stored outside, cover panels with plastic sheets or tarps.
Keep cover open and away from the sides and bottom of the
panels to allow for air circulation.
§ Protect edges to avoid damage to the tongue and
groove profile.
§ Space units at least 4˝on all four sides.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
§ Before installation, allow panels to acclimate to existing jobsite
moisture conditions.
§ Be sure to allow wet wood framing to dry before
sub-flooring installation.
§ Refer to the following LP Legacy
®
sub-flooring installation
instructions or the current APA
®
Engineered Wood
Construction Guide (Form E30). To obtain installation
information from the APA, call [phone] or visit www.
apawood.org.
GENERAL INFORMATION
§ Easy to handle, cut and nail. Can be routed and drilled with
standard woodworking tools.
§ Fasten with conventional nailing and gluing techniques.
§ Code-approved screws may be used. Refer to screw
manufacturer’s installation instructions for sub-floor applications.
§ Install panels directly over floor joists. Support joists may be
I-joists, structural composite lumber (LSL or LVL), conventional
solid sawn lumber, light gauge steel or manufactured
trusses made of either wood or metal chords. LP I-joists are
recommended; they are available in depths of 9-1/2˝to 24˝with
lengths up to 48´.
§ Install panels continuously over two or more spans with long
dimension or strength axis across supports.
§ Panels must be installed with APA trademark stamp facing down.
§ Provide adequate ventilation and use ground cover vapor
retarder in crawl spaces.
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