Carpentry: How to sheath a floor (beginner)

Name: Carpentry: How to sheath a floor (beginner)
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How to sheath a floor and install joist hangers

Last updated 7/2020

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What you'll learn

4 sections • 18 lectures • 34m total length

Tools3:31
When starting as a carpenter apprentice you must know how to safely use power tools in order to reduce the chances of an accident. This video you will learn how to use the circular saw safely and what the term "kick back" means.
Circular saw safety part 22:43
This video will teach you how to cut sheets of plywood and this is the same method that you will use whenever cutting any sheets of plywood whether its wall or floor plywood.
Pneumatic nail gun safety1:57
40 percent of carpenters will be involved in a pneumatic nail gun accident. After watching this video you will learn how to reduce those chances as long as you follow the safety guidelines shown in the video.
Broken nail gun0:47
Hanger nail gun safety3:55

Straightening the rim joist2:49
In this video you will learn how to straighten the rim joist. This is a very important step before starting to sheath your floor. The reason is it is important to follow the walls below, maintaining a straight, level and square building. A rim joist that is not straightened can make it difficult when mounting exterior cladding to your building.
Steps for chalking your line0:28
Chalking your line0:59
Steps for gluing your floor joists0:16
Gluing your floor joists1:20
Align the room with a chalk line, then apply a row of subfloor and construction adhesive to the floor joists, working quickly before it sets.
Steps to laying down your floor sheathing0:42
Laying your floor sheathing0:50
Check the 'this side down' stamp on tongue and groove plywood before laying sheets, as misoriented sheets weaken joints and complicate fitting the groove on five eight laminated plywood.
Steps to fastening each sheet1:06
Fastening plywood sheathing2:57

In this course you will learn:

How to safely use the tools needed to sheath your floor and install joist hangers

The process of installing joist hangers

What a floor beam is along with beam pockets and flush mounted beams.

Straightening your rim joist

How to start your first row of sheathing

How to start your second row of sheathing