How To Install Subfloor (Cabin Project)

In this video, Shannon shows you how to install subfloor over top of joists. This is part of the lake cabin build project.

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Video edited by @PrairiePlantgirl

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & explanation
08:05 snap a chalk line
10:05 install first piece of subfloor
14:16 install first full sheet of subfloor
19:09 second row of subfloor
26:54 outro

[Nordestada]

... the satisfaction of that last shot with the subflooring done ... great job!

[mikechiodetti]

Lotta steps to get it right, but that last picture tells it all! Looks Great!

[Fivemonthslater]

I am addicted to this series! It's like adult LEGO projects!

[jimserhant]

I’m loving this series so far. I’d take the easy way out & use a nail to mark the edge then a long flush trim router bit to cut out the openings, less worry about marks disappearing.

[Grunttamer]

“It’s not so bad”… involuntary responded with “how’r ya now”

[robavis]

Good job man. You r cruising right along. Really enjoy your videos

[YourFavouriteComment]

Shannon making sure he can write off every inch of material on next year's taxes 😂 I appreciate the 100% coverage so far, not gonna lie

[timothycreasy]

Young and grove flooring is a pain. A fancy stand up screw gun would be nice for this job. Glad you sirvived the job

[aaron]

"I shook it for 30 seconds. I think that's what they meant. Shaking it 30 times seems a little odd." LMAO

[paulmullins]

Great video enjoy watching keep up the great work

[funkywagnalls]

Nice vid, Shannon. Glad to see it finished at the end!

[ronm]

Thanks Shannon. I think you're doing something right as well. 😊😊👍🏻👍🏻

[thomastommy]

Great video & job. I think it is great that you are using Tongue & Grove Real plywood. Where I live contractors use that mesh board junk on the floor and roof. It comes apart easily When it gets wet. Thumbs up to you and your videos.

[brendacoates]

I wanted to reach out and help...I can relate not having an extra hand when it's needed

[Maneiser]

I'm not missing any of your vids. And I've built two sheds after I learned your recommendations. I'm retiree, a bit older than you and I've learned working under Canadian conditions is quite not a peace of cake. But now seing THIS ORDEAL you are going through I'm really asking and shaking my head:
Why are the north americans so complicated when it comes to building? Comparing with Europe (I'm from there) your cabin construction would've be developed a lot easier then it is now. Aerated concrete blocks are much, much easier to handle and to cut and shaping with no special tools. They are more stable, long lasting and they give also a good insulation in all states of your building. What you are going through is not reasonable with the price or "easy work" or so. Wood and wooden material in Canada has reached "gold standard", in respect to the price.
Your work - with all due respect - is just overkill on your own shoulders.
By the way: Canadian lumber is criminal overpriced, while the good quality lumber goes south of the border, additionally subsidized by Canadian Government. We keep the garbage-lumber for our own projects here. YIKES!

[yohananweininger]

How did you manage in the big rains, fallout of tropical storm Debby in early Aug 2024 ? (By your Quebec accent I assume that's your location.) May be give us a construction and weather episode? How do you protect exposed wood from water damage? Should we be worried? What is time lag between your filming and the publication of video? Fun series, though beyond my little DIY.

[Kevinthomaswatson]

How will you get the wiring through the bottom plate where it's insulated?

[LordFlash]

Glued and screwed. Perfect. I hope that's safety footwear you have on? Would hate to see you drop anything on your foot, especially if you are working alone!

[georgedavall]

hey Shannon, it is always exciting to get the Subfloor down and done! Cabin is coming along nicely!  

But I gotta call you out, I’m sorry. I think You are editing in those beautiful bird noises! 🧐😂 Hah! I think the birdies like having You around. 😊 

@ 20:15 ??? I’m confused, as you went and flipped the sub flooring, but it looks different, and lettering on top side, as opposed to first line You did. What am I missing? 🤷🏻‍♂ I am not so sure about that stuff you using? And did You shake it 30 times a second? 😂 Also, I will sometimes use combo of screws and nails. Nails are easy to get the flooring ‘tacked in’ place, then go back and put screws in the field. It may have been easier for You here? I don't know? What was the thickness of the sub flooring?

Take care and stay safe! 👍

[Islandwaterjet]

Why is T&G ply not 48 inch wide and what do you do with the 16 inch centers then ?