Technical Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS
PointSIX Flooring meets or exceeds the requirements set forth by
the APA for the Rated Sturd-I-Floor® grade and complies with the
provisions set out in the PS2 standard recognized by the International
Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC). It also
meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD-UM-40). In Canada, pointSIX Flooring meets the
requirements of CAN/CSA-0325: Construction Sheathing.
PointSIX Flooring is available in 4' x 8' T&G in the following thicknesses:
19/32", 23/32", 7/8" and 1 1/8". It is also available in custom sizes.
FLOOR LOADS AND SPAN RATINGS
Recommended uniform floor live loads for APA-Rated Sturd-I-Floor
with the long dimension perpendicular to supports.
A 10psf dead load assumed. Live load deflection limit is span/360. Applies to panels 24"
or wider applied over two or more spans. All panels must be T&G or be supported with
blocking. For other thicknesses, joist spacing or load conditions: see APA Engineered Wood
Construction Guide, Form E30, April 2005.
Note:
Floor stiffness can be increased by as much as 25% by following the
APA’s recommendations for installing a glued floor system.
Use 6d ring or screw-shank nails, or 8d common nail for panel thickness up to 3/4".
Use 8d ring or screw-shank nails, or 8d common nail for 7/ 8" thickness.
Use 8d ring or screw-shank nails, or 10d common nail for 1 1/8" thickness,
if supports are well seasoned.
Fasteners shall be located a minimum 3/8" from panel edges.
INSTALLATION
Install pointSIX Flooring in accordance with APA application guidelines
for maximum performance.
Use an additional layer of manufacturer-approved sanded under-
layment of 1/4" or thicker when finishing with resilient flooring or
ceramic tile.
Panels must be continuous over two or more spans with the long
dimension perpendicular to the support.
Fasteners must be located a minimum 3/8" from panel edges.
Leave a 1/8" gap at all panel ends to allow for normal expansion.
CARE AND HANDLING
PointSIX Flooring is carefully packaged to stay free of moisture and
contaminants during storage and shipping, and to arrive in the same
optimal condition as when it left the plant. Once it arrives at its
destination, the following procedures are recommended:
• Keep panels in units until installation.
• Store indoors or undercover whenever possible.
• If stored outdoors, set bundles on a flat base above
ground and cover with plastic wrap or tarp, and ensure
adequate air circulation.
• Avoid extended exposure to moisture.
• Acclimatize panels for a period of 24 hours. (The time may
vary depending on climatic conditions at the job site.)
• Cut steel banding during storage to avoid damage to edges.
Do not stack more than two units high after bands are cut.
• Avoid dropping panels on edges or corners.
• Protect bundles from forklift damage.
LOADING OPTIONS
Boxcars
Flatcars
Containers
All sizes of trucks
JOIST SPACING
12" 16" 19.2" 24" 32" 40" 48"
span rating
maximum joist
spacing center-
to-center
panel
thickness
allowable live loads
(psf)
19/32", 5/8"
23/32", 3/4"
7/8"
1 1/8"
20" 270 150 100 — — — —
24" 430 240 160 100 — — —
32" — 430 295 185 100 — —
48" — — 460 290 160 100 55
MINIMUM FASTENING SCHEDULE: FLOORS
maximum nail spacing
glued-nailed nailed only
Nailing at edge of panel ≤ 3/4" 12" 6"
Nailing at edge of panel > 3/4" 6" 6"
Nailing over intermediate support 12" 12"
Norbord®, Durastrand®, PointSIX® , the colour Purple®, the colour Turquoise®, and Engineered Performance for the World of
Wood® are registered trademarks. Sturd-I-Floor® is a registered trademark of APA.
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for more information, please contact:
Norbord Inc.
[e-mail]
www.norbord.com/pointsix
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