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joembx · 10-28-2012, 06:56 AM

hello
we had an accidental leaving the roof vents open and of course it rained,
now the bedroom floor squeaks and some tiles are loose in kitchen ,,I can fix tiles,,but how can I tighten floor down? ( to stop the squeaks) can I screw it ? I can see its obs ,,
how is it originally installed,,
any help greatly appreciated
Joembx
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Papa_Jim · 10-28-2012, 01:17 PM

The obs is simply screwed down onto the steel (or aluminum, not sure which you have) floor joists. The problem with obs is when it gets wet it swells, butting up too tight to the next sheet, so it buckles up and loosens the screws. If the obs shrinks back properly when it dries, simply adding some screws might help. If the obs softens as it dries, either it needs to be replaced, or I've heard others talking about a marine liquid that hardens the obs. Sometimes getting underneath and installing extra floor joists helps.

I installed a Fantastic Fan in my coach. It has a rain sensor that automatically closes the fan when there is rain. Hmmmmmmm.

joembx · 11-01-2012, 04:20 AM

thanks jimkate

deSanford · 11-01-2012, 07:23 PM

Camping World sells a "cover" that goes over the fantastic vents. deSanford

joembx · 11-06-2012, 04:44 AM

thanks deSanford
those vents were coverd right after that

Ernie Ekberg · 11-06-2012, 05:28 PM

OSB- oriented stran board- like particle board- if it gets wet, replace it. It won't shrink back as it has already buckled the floor. Send me some photos, and I'll see if I can help. ernietexatyahoodotcom
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deSanford · 11-06-2012, 06:25 PM

Just a little side note Fantastic fans now have a insulated vent cover with air between the top and bottom ..........like the RV's windows. I saw it advertised in the new Camping world flyer. deSanford