Installing hardwood flooring is no easy feat, and selecting the right underlayment is just one reason why. Here are some tips for choosing the right material.

However, insulated subfloor paneling, consisting of OSB sheathing backed by foam insulation, is available — for a price. Particleboard is not used as frequently as the previous two options.

However, insulated subfloor paneling, consisting of OSB sheathing backed by foam insulation, is available — for a price. Particleboard is not used as frequently as the previous two options.

However, insulated subfloor paneling, consisting of OSB sheathing backed by foam insulation, is available — for a price. Particleboard is not used as frequently as the previous two options.

An intermediate piece of tongue and groove wood subfloor has been removed without damage to it or the abutting pieces.Photo/Tim Carter Q. I’m carving out a small space in my garage attic to ...

The builder is installing a 3/4-inch thick OSB subfloor, glued and screwed. Internet research says it's not advisable to orient the flooring parallel to the joists.

However, insulated subfloor paneling, consisting of OSB sheathing backed by foam insulation, is available — for a price. Particleboard is not used as frequently as the previous two options.

However, insulated subfloor paneling, consisting of OSB sheathing backed by foam insulation, is available — for a price. Particleboard is not used as frequently as the previous two options.

However, insulated subfloor paneling, consisting of OSB sheathing backed by foam insulation, is available — for a price. Particleboard is not used as frequently as the previous two options.