Particle Board Roof Sheathing

Oriented strand board is plywood s biggest competitor as a structural wood panel in north america.

Particle board roof sheathing.

Limit 90 per order. Oriented strand board isn t plywood nor is it a type of particleboard fiberboard or wafer board and although it is a newcomer to a plywood dominated market its use for exterior sheathing is. Choose an exterior c d grade. Temporary floor protection board model 5008195 29 97 29 97.

It s cheaper and that s all. If not of a type approved for use as roof sheathing particle board strength and stability when exposed to moisture is significantly lower than that of plywood or oriented strand board osb more commonly used for this application. Particle board is a waste wood product that s made by mixing sawdust with adhesives. The main uses are for furniture underlayment and as substrate for countertops.

Plywood particle board or wafer board roof sheathing is most commonly used being low in cost and easy to apply. Particle board has no business being anywhere near the exterior of any building. Truck tool rental. It can be milled with all power tools and has moderate tear out.

Particle board in modern homes is required to be visibly marked as astm type 2 m w. Roof wind damage situations i ve seen many cases where the nails came right of of the osb along with the roofing. You got bids for a new roof from two legitimate contractors and they are very close in price. Although it won t bow or warp like plywood it can swell and become unstable when exposed to water.

I d say if your specs called for plywood that s. Georgia pacific 7 16 x 4 x 8 mossy oak camouflage osb. For the pro. Ship to store free.

I believe you are referring to osb oriented strand board. When ordering the sheathing divide the total number of square feet of roof surface by 32 square feet a 4 x 8 panel and add an. Thickness will range from 3 8 to 3 4 inch depending upon local code. Add to list click to add item lp prostruct 7 16 x 4 x 8 roof sheathing with silvertech to your list.

Let me see if i understand your issue. A typical 4 x 8 sheet of 1 2 inch particle board weighs around 66 lbs. Sheathing plywood 2 compare. Select store buy.

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